A few questions about my new prescription glasses?

Question

I have Amblyopia (aka lazy eye). I'm 17 years old, and my condition was poorly treated when I was younger and now my vision is incredibly bad in my left eye. I'm trying prescription glasses for the first time since I was about six, and I like that I can see better, but there are a few problems.

>First, the left lens is extremely strong, meaning it's a bit distorted on the sides and everything is magnified. The right lens is just a regular lens because I have 20/20 vision in that eye. I'm sort of used to it, but I still get nauseous due to the difference. Will I get used to this?

>Is the difference between lenses bad for my vision?

>Is it perfectly normal for people with a lazy eye or significantly different prescriptions to wear glasses?

>Is it just me or does my left eye appear way bigger than the right when I'm wearing my glasses?

Answer 1

>I'd be interested to see what lens material was used in your glasses. Whenever we fit for amblyopic patients we recommend hi-index lenses that are aspheric. They are thinner, lighter, clearer, less magnification and have fewer distortions. They are also a little more expensive than plastic or polycarbonate. You will get used to it, but I'd recommend using the best quality lens that you can afford to help you adjust quicker.

>The difference in rx is not bad for your vision, it is your vision.

>Most people with your eye condition do wear glasses

>And yes, your eye will appear larger due to the magnification of + lenses.

If you pay the difference for the best quality lenses, you'll greatly reduce all the side affects from your glasses and will adjust to them quicker.