How often should you have you eyes examined by a eye doctor and get new eyeglasses?

Question

Does anyone know how often you should get your eyes examined by a eye and get new eyeglass to wear? I think that my vision changed after going though radiation treatment for my testicular cancer about 18 months ago. But I cannot convince my family that my vision was changed(as well as everything else in my body was at the time) that I need to see a eye doctor and get new eyeglasses to since my vision has now changed. I'm 35 and it's been several years since I've seen a eye doctor and gotten new eyeglasses to wear.

Does anyone know how often you should the eye doctor about your vision and new eyeglasses?

Medical personnel,eye doctors or people who work in this field only please answer my question. Thank You.

Answer 1

Yep! You need to go every 12 months....especially considering your problem.

You're 35, why must you "convince" your family? Are you disabled? If so and their not caring for you or if their neglecting you then call Social Services and report them.  You shouldn't wait years to get your eyes examined.

Good luck. I wish you the best.

Answer 2

First of all I am sorry to hear about your cancer and I hope all is well.

You need to see an eye doctor once a year and I am sure that after this much time your prescription has changed and that you need new glasses.  Are you having any headaches?? this is a sign that you are straining your eyes.  Call and make an appointment.  Your family should support you because only you know what changes in your body, explain to them that you HAVE to go to the eye doctors.  If you are not able to drive to your appointment then call your local Department of Children and Family services and they can provide you with transportaion.

Good Luck :)

Answer 3

You should get your eyes checked every 3 months IMO. Getting new glasses at stores is expensive as heck though. Buy online, that way you can switch up your style :) kind of like shoes, in a way. check out www.eyebuydirect.com i buy from there every couple of months.