I'm going to the optometrist tomorrow for the first time. I'm 14. Can someone tell me what usually happens there? How will they figure out if you need glasses? Is it the traditional chart with the big → small letters? Here are some of the problems, among others, that I've had lately:
- Frequent headaches.
- Eyes hurt when I move them.
- Can't see at all in the sunlight. I have to look down or close my eyes. Same with strong lighting (I need to have very dim lighting).
- Vision is blurry from 6/7 ft away and onwards.
- With just my right eye, things look a bit "cooler" in terms of color. With my left eye, "hotter" colors are more pronounced.
- I'm always squinting.
- "Floaters".
I read quite a bit and I'm on the computer for most of the day. I have a good diet. I tried on a friend's glasses once and it definitely improved my vision. Do you think I'll get glasses?
Thanks for your help.
2007-11-28 07:01:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Optical
Based on what you said, maybe more than just glasses. You need to tell them how your eyes feels so that they can take a closer look as you are not just any a common vision problem.
If you see things blurry, you get glasses. It's quick and easy and yes, you do the chart thing.
If you parents wear glasses, you most likely will too as it is hereditary. Recently, it has been proven that computer and reading in dim light will not affect the eye (worse you'll get is eyestrain).
Just take enough sleep. That is all you need.
Good luck ^_^
2007-11-28 07:12:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll probably need to get glasses, but don't worry, it's not the end of the world! Just keep looking until you find the right pair for your face : )
Since your eyes are sensitive to light, you may have an infection. I went to the optometrist last month and my doctor noticed that one of my eyes was really sensitive to light and it turned out that I had an infection in that eye. I didn't even know it, my eye wasn't bothering me AT ALL.
2007-11-28 15:25:50 · answer #2 · answered by K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being your first visit, the doctor will perform an eye examination to determine: 1) any medical problem with your eyes; 2) the straight and periphial vision is each eye; 3) what the vision accuity is in each eye, ie: farsighted, nearsighted, astigmatism, etc.; 4) light sensitivity. It will be only after the examination that he will be able help you. Be sure and tell him all the things you mention about your vision.
2007-11-28 15:16:14 · answer #3 · answered by rnwallace07 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, Relax. The doctor should ask you why you are there- and that will give you an opportunity to name your list, so to speak.
It sounds like you may have an imbalance (one stronger/weaker than the other) of refractive error- that is correctable. You might consider some polarized prescription sunglasses- the really help with the sun glare!
Good Luck!
2007-11-28 18:03:58 · answer #4 · answered by Seeno†es™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may need glasses. if you use the comp a lot you may need a glare screen. it will help with the intensity of the colors to your eyes.
they do all sorts of tests depending on your symptons. i had to stick my head in a ball and when i saw a red light i had to press a button with my hand.. really weird. but no pain or discomfort.
good luck!
2007-11-28 15:10:30 · answer #5 · answered by katig184 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-11-28 15:09:37 · answer #6 · answered by Kate :] 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you do. But it's ok! I'm gonna have my first time too next month! Contacts are invisible so those could work.
2007-11-28 19:47:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://guru4eyes.com/eyeexams.html
covers what a typical eye exam involves.
hth
2007-11-29 19:07:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋