Ok, this is probably a strange topic, but here goes. I have needed glasses for years for distance, and for the past 7 or so for "up-close" ie bi-focals. I have an astygmatism, and my eyes Require a "non-standard" base curve. Just got an eye exam, a new perscription, and my bi-focals needed increased by "3-clicks" Got my glasses (plastic lenses, non-glare coating, progressive lenses, and transition changing) I couldn't wear them! Nothing focused "right" DR decided that the new script was too "sudden" of a change, sent them back with a revision and a "backed-off" perscription. 2 weeks later, I get them back, they seem "good" for a while, and now, after wearing them for a few hours, my eyes are "tired and burning" Just as though they have the "wrong" base curve. These all around were throughly checked when I picked them up the last time. The Eye Dr has been very nice, gave me a huge discount for my month of trouble (two scratched lenses added time to this) and I am now at a loss, and almost ready to just go back to my old pair...These seem to have such a narrow "sweet-spot" I am suspecting my eyes are tiring/straining when not looking "directly" through it "all" the time. I haven't been back to the Dr yet..anyone have any suggestions or similar experiences? BTW, the lenses were "made" at a lab off-site from my Optomatrist. Thanks all!
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The standard eye test psychologically conditions you to expect to fail, and you often end up getting a result that is worse than your actual condition.
Seen some information that if the eye test was reversed (inverted), and the patient asked to read the first clear line (rather than the last), at least with people conditioned the way that we are taught to think, they get another 1 or 2 lines.
My guess is that you've been over-prescribed.
Taking up rifle shooting (open sights) improved my vision markedly a decade ago.
Seen some information that if the eye test was reversed (inverted), and the patient asked to read the first clear line (rather than the last), at least with people conditioned the way that we are taught to think, they get another 1 or 2 lines.
My guess is that you've been over-prescribed.
Taking up rifle shooting (open sights) improved my vision markedly a decade ago.
Has he dilated your pupils to get a reading? About 6 years ago, it had been a while since I had a new prescription and they couldn't get a proper reading, so we made a night appointment and I returned for a dilation and they they could measure what I needed.
My astigmatism is so slight we don't bother correcting it. But I am getting to the arms are too short stage of my life
My astigmatism is so slight we don't bother correcting it. But I am getting to the arms are too short stage of my life
Question: is the surface area of the lens very small? You mention a "small sweet spot" and that could be the issue.
I always have trouble with a new prescription for the first couple of weeks and I find my eyes feel strained, tired and/or burning after wearing the glasses for a while. It sucks but I put up with it and my eyes adjust to the prescription.
I hate the "nothing looks exactly right" feeling, it can be quite disorienting.
Steve
I hate the "nothing looks exactly right" feeling, it can be quite disorienting.
Steve
Progressive rate lenses are hard to adjust to at first; i know some who just decided to go with 2 sets of glasses, one for distance and one for reading.
I have had progressive rate lenses for a while and it took a while and now i love it; although they stink when you go skiing.
I have had progressive rate lenses for a while and it took a while and now i love it; although they stink when you go skiing.
Near sighted vision can be corrected with off the rack lenses at Walgreens and many other retailers with a wide variety of choice in strength. I chose this route rather than the more costly bi-focals and the ajustment period to get used to them. It is a hassle to deal with 2 sets of glasses. I really only need to wear my far-sighted lenses to drive, they help me read a green interstate exit sign about 150 ft. sooner. If I need to look at a map I am S out of luck
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For inexpensive eyewear try here
http://lbwoptical.com/
Bifocals available for $20.00 complete with frames. As far as getting used to bifocals it took me less than 2 hours and I was good to go. Now wear tri-focals and love em.
http://lbwoptical.com/
Bifocals available for $20.00 complete with frames. As far as getting used to bifocals it took me less than 2 hours and I was good to go. Now wear tri-focals and love em.
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Near sighted vision can be corrected with off the rack lenses at Walgreens and many other retailers with a wide variety of choice in strength. I chose this route rather than the more costly bi-focals and the ajustment period to get used to them. It is a hassle to deal with 2 sets of glasses. I really only need to wear my far-sighted lenses to drive, they help me read a green interstate exit sign about 150 ft. sooner. If I need to look at a map I am S out of luck
You have your nearsightness and farsightness turned around. If one needs glasses to see objects at a distance they are nearsighted.
Near sighted vision can be corrected with off the rack lenses at Walgreens and many other retailers with a wide variety of choice in strength. I chose this route rather than the more costly bi-focals and the ajustment period to get used to them. It is a hassle to deal with 2 sets of glasses. I really only need to wear my far-sighted lenses to drive, they help me read a green interstate exit sign about 150 ft. sooner. If I need to look at a map I am S out of luck
You have your nearsightness and farsightness turned around. If one needs glasses to see objects at a distance they are nearsighted.
I could not adapt to progressive lenses so opted for standard lined bifocals and my problem was solved. Been wearing them for years and will stick with them.
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I always have trouble with a new prescription for the first couple of weeks and I find my eyes feel strained, tired and/or burning after wearing the glasses for a while. It sucks but I put up with it and my eyes adjust to the prescription.
I hate the "nothing looks exactly right" feeling, it can be quite disorienting.
Steve
That's been my experience. Granted, I simply have a ridiculous astigmatism, especially in my left eye so I'm extreme near sighted, but when you have an astigmatism, it takes a while to adjust to glasses I've found. Takes me a month or more.
Also, I've recently learned to stay clear of poly carb lenses for the best vision - get high index plastic. They're thicker, a bit heavier, and not as shatter resistant, but the clarity is much improved over poly.
I always have trouble with a new prescription for the first couple of weeks and I find my eyes feel strained, tired and/or burning after wearing the glasses for a while. It sucks but I put up with it and my eyes adjust to the prescription.
I hate the "nothing looks exactly right" feeling, it can be quite disorienting.
Steve
That's been my experience. Granted, I simply have a ridiculous astigmatism, especially in my left eye so I'm extreme near sighted, but when you have an astigmatism, it takes a while to adjust to glasses I've found. Takes me a month or more.
Also, I've recently learned to stay clear of poly carb lenses for the best vision - get high index plastic. They're thicker, a bit heavier, and not as shatter resistant, but the clarity is much improved over poly.
I have different prescriptions that vary enough from each eye, then I have astigmatism and my vision is worse at night (Night myopia). It's a real PITA getting new glasses so I try only to do it every couple years or when my glasses break prematurely etc.
Man, I can't believe all the problems getting used to a new perscription. I've worn glasses since I was 5 years old, 62 years with glasses now. Get a new perscription just about every year thru the VA and have no trouble adjusting. And yes I'm legaly blind without glasses.
My bigest problem is having the temples adjusted so as not to interfer with my hearing aids.
Maybe I'm just lucky.
My bigest problem is having the temples adjusted so as not to interfer with my hearing aids.
Maybe I'm just lucky.
You are... It's the pits for those of us that have to deal with it.
I usually have to schedule to get glasses before taking vacation from work because my work involves driving. I wouldn't feel confident driving for at least a week after my new prescription because I almost feel like I have vertigo with the new lenses.
It's like a surreal feeling almost for me.
I usually have to schedule to get glasses before taking vacation from work because my work involves driving. I wouldn't feel confident driving for at least a week after my new prescription because I almost feel like I have vertigo with the new lenses.
It's like a surreal feeling almost for me.
Have the new glasses checked. It's rare these days but some times the lenses are ground wrong.
Doesn't hurt to check.
Wore glasses for over 50 years, lazer surgery fixed that.
Occasionally use el-cheap-o reading glasses from Wal-mart for extended reading.
Doesn't hurt to check.
Wore glasses for over 50 years, lazer surgery fixed that.
Occasionally use el-cheap-o reading glasses from Wal-mart for extended reading.
Thank you Everyone for your replies!!!!! It's heartening to know that there are others out there who's eyes do not "adjust" right away to a perscription....Wow....Yes, my eyes were dialated, and my lenses are not the Poly-carb. but are rather the high-index...I have worn progressives for some years, and Johnny, I appreciate (I am pretty sure) the Old school "lined" bi-focal and tri-focals....I was told that as that progressive area gets "stronger", your eyes and brain feel that the clear range of vision is narrowed..and that is some of my problem....I agree with that to a point..but....I went back to the DR a few days ago, and got the glasses "re-adjusted" to my face. One person's version of "straight" is not the same as another's..LOL They are Much improved now I am glad to say, however, my eyes are still in that "adjustment" phase!!! Maybe it just takes time with these progressives as many here have said, even though I have worn them in the past. If not, "Lined Tri-Focals" here I come!!!
Thank you again everyone!!!
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