Are my scratched glasses lenses making me dizzy?

Question

I have been chronically dizzy for over a month. At one point, it was so bad I went to the ER. They gave me an EKG and CAT scan. In addition to other health tests I've done in the past year, there is nothing wrong that can yet be found internally that would cause my dizziness. The dizziness also comes with nausea.

My glasses are really old and full of scratches. I can't see clearly through them anymore, really. My frames are also kinda bent and I am constantly adjusting them on my face. It would be hard for me to afford new frames and lenses, that's why I haven't just up and run to the optician yet. I lack vision insurance and am not made of money.

I'm wondering if having damaged glasses can cause dizziness and nausea. I am appreciative of any polite and helpful advice. Thank you.

Answer 1

I would advise you to go get new glasses. When you go to the doctor they take a mesaurment that is called PD. Having unblanced glasses will cause you not to see correctly and will cause a headace. The sctraches well they will just prevent you from seeing correctly. If you cannot get new glasses I would say take the glasses to your local eye docotr and ask them if they could adjust them.

try going to local clubs

example:

Lions Club

Salvation Army

they usally could get you an eye exam and a pair of glasses

Answer 2

I agree that there is a chance it is causing some of your problems, especially the frames getting out of alignment.  Replacing those could be the cheapest solution to your problem.  I would also consider seeing an ENT (ear nose and throat) doctor to see if your dizziness can be related to problems with your inner ear.  Here's a little info I found on wikipedia that lists otology (ENT) and neuro-otology (specializes even more with disorders causing dizziness) and some disorders that cause dizziness.  Good luck.

Otology/neuro-otology

Dizziness

BPPV - Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

labyrinthitis/vestibular neuronitis

Ménière's disease/Endolymphatic hydrops

Perilymphatic fistula

acoustic neuroma  

Answer 3

The need for a change of your prescription could be the real cause.  See the eye doc, and work out a payment plan.