Questions about my new glasses?

Question

I got my first glasses when I was in 6th grade, and my eyesight wasn't that bad. I didn't have to wear them all the time. I'm in 9th grade now, I got my second pair of glasses and since my eyesight worsened, I have to wear them all the time. The glasses are great, everything's clear. But sometimes, things get blurry for a few seconds. For example, when I turn my head, it gets blurry for just a second or two then it clears up. When I look at things close up, it feels like I'm resting my eyes. Is this normal? Do I just have to get used to them? Or should I contact my optometrist? Thanks

Answer 1

This usually happens with me when I get a new pair of glasses for the first day but goes away.  If after a day or two you are still having this problem I would contact your optometrist about it.  

Answer 2

i would talk to ur optometrist about that, He might have given you to strong of lens.I don't want to scare u but that is also a sign of diabetes

so just go get that checked out to be on the save side . hope every thing works out okay.

Answer 3

i think i've had a similar problem like this with new glasses (everything seems a little dizzy at first)

let it go on for about 3 more days and if it's still bothering you then question your doctor

Answer 4

There are actually several things that may be causing the symptons you are describing...

-the Astigmatism portion of your prescription might have increased. If you had little or no astigmatism correction in your old prescription, you would both notice it as blurriness when you moved your head quickly until you get used to the new prescription.  If you notice that straight lines (like on writing paper) don't necessarily look straight sometimes with your new glasses, this might be part of it.

-The lens that was used in your new glasses may be of a different (thicker or thinner) material than what your old glasses had.  Some people notice the difference because there is a different (not better or worse) type of distortion especially in nearsighted prescriptions, then with regular plastic lenses.

-Your new glasses might have a larger frame.  As your lens gets larger, the outer edges get either thicker or thinner depending on your new prescription.  If its a much bigger frame, you'll notice a bit distortion toward the edges (usually seen when you turn your head quickly.

If none of these things sound like they might be the answer, it wouldn't hurt to visit your optometrist again.  When you make the appointment, tell the receptionist you would need a "follow-up" on the new prescription.  This is code for "you already charged me once for this exam, I just want the Dr. to make sure it is correct, so don't charge me again!".

Answer 5

I don't think it's serious. It's just your eyes adjusting a bit. I do that all the time and saw my optometrist about it - he says its nothing.

If it worsens, however, a trip to the doctor might be in order, just to check,

Answer 6

getting use to glasses is sometimes hard if it has been more then 1o days well you will have to contact your doctor... maybe the RX is a little off... I wear my glasses all the time, and that happens to be i read something up close and have trouble. I am able to see everything close without my glasses but nothing far. I have just got use to it. Before getting use to it make sure that everything is ok with you glasses