Contact prescription stronger each visit?

Question

Every annual visit to the eye doctor to renew my contacts my eyes seem to need a little stronger prescription. It's not major just like -.25 more. I am 15, so are my eyes still growing or something? My right eye is -7.00 and left is -7.25, and I think they both need a little stronger prescription. Is it normal?

Answer 1

somewhat normal. At your age your eyes can change quite a bit and then stable out as you get older.

Answer 2

Yes it is.  It took me almost 13 years before my eyes started to stay the same each year.

Answer 3

Yes, your eyes are normal at your age to require a stronger prescription annually.  Your eyes probably won't change as much in your 20s and 30s; but when you are 40ish, you will probably need bifocals.  I am 56 and just recently went to an opthamologist, and my nearsightedness and astigmatism had gotten better, but I need stronger bifocals (or they keep making the print smaller! LOL).  I commend you for having annual eye exams. and that you are taking good care of your eyes!

Answer 4

What you are describing is the norm.  You are not necessary GROWING in your eyes, but your eyes are CHANGING.  My eyes continued to get more and more near-sighted until about age 25.  

This is why annual exam is important - beause they change.