The Struggle with New Glasses

New glasses can be great things. You have improved vision and a new style. However, sometimes you cannot see clearly the first time you wear them. In fact, your new pair could make you want to wear your previous ones. It is important to remember that it often takes time to get used to new glasses.

For many people, a new prescription is only a minor change. Eyesight generally changes slowly. Thus, it may be tempting to forego a visit to the optometrist and to keep the current pair of glasses or contacts. However, you may not realize just how much your current vision is affecting you. Sometimes the signs are subtle. However, if you have not seen your optometrist in one year to 18 months, and you have even minor headaches, blurred vision, or other signs of vision issues, wait no longer.

If you get your new prescription and things are not perfect right away, don’t give up. Talk to your optometrist, and she or he will probably tell you to give it time. Depending upon the type of prescription, you may need to give it a few days, perhaps a week or more. It is important to follow your doctor’s instructions, and wear the new prescription consistently. If you give in and go back to your old prescription, you could make it more difficult for your eyes to adjust to the new one.

Start the day with them. If they start to both you, take a break from them, but don’t put your old ones on. If you also have contacts with the new prescription, use those. If not, just take a break. Close your eyes for a moment, or moisturize your eyes with some drops.

If you give your new prescription a little time, you’ll surely find they serve you well. If you’re in the process of finding the perfect new glasses for your prescription, come to Speert. We can handle anything you need.