My eye doctor told me a prescription could be too strong and he has heard people complain about vision being too clear. He then said he would start me off with a non extreme prescription. Does this make sense? I would think based on all the tests they would know the exact prescription. He also suggested only glasses because I currently the my glasses off sometimes. I would like to try contacts. Any reason I shouldn't. I sit at a computer so I could get dry eyes but i know others who don't have a problem with dry eyes at a computer even all day.
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This is where the art vs science of prescribing glasses comes in. Prescriptions can be too strong and be uncomfortable so, sometimes with new wearers, we eye doctors cut the prescription to make the patient comfortable and clearer but not necessarily 20/20. The glasses that might give you 20/20 could be uncomfortable to wear and glasses that give you 20/30 might be more comfortable. Also for myopic(nearsighted) persons over age 40 or so, a distance pair of glasses might make you blurred or uncomfortable when reading, so you might need to take off the glasses for that purpose. New multifocal contact lenses might solve that problem but you bring up the issue of dry eye and that has to be considered when fitting contact lenses.
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I would like to add that many eyes cannot tolerate sudden major change in prescription. If you have not changed your glasses for a while, and your new Rx is now very different, the eyes may not adapt right away, especially if the astigmatism (distortion factor) has changed substantially. Also, if you have significant anisometropia (large difference in Rx between the eyes), a sudden full correction of both eyes (from a "milder" old Rx) is difficult to adapt.
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If you are farsighted and are just starting to wear a prescription, sometimes you have to work your way into it. Dry eyes are an individual thing, ask if he saw any signs of it when he did your exam. Have him do a contact lens fit on you. You should get a pair of contacts with the fit to see if you like them. If he is not willing to let you try them if that is what you want, then get another doctor. Good luck!
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It all depends on your prescription. It is not uncommon to short the full prescription power so you can adapt to the glasses better, otherwise you may have dizziness and odd optical effects. Its best to get use to the glasses first before moving into contacts, or you may have the same effects listed above. It is much easier to get use to vision with glasses then contacts. Good Luck
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A glasses/contact lens prescription depends on various factors: the shape of your eyes, your accommodative (focusing) ability, your eye alignment... Sometimes an ideal prescription for your distance vision might cause problems for near vision. The final prescription needs to take into account your visual functions at all distances. Perfect vision includes clear, comfortable, and efficient vision at all distances, not just seeing 20/20 at the distance.
If you are unable to achieve comfortable vision at near through your glasses and have to take them off to read, you can still wear contact lenses but you might need multifocal contact lenses (different prescriptions for distance and near) or monovision contact lenses (one eye corrected for distance and the other eye corrected for near).
Spending long hours on the computer can contribute to dry eyes but there are steps that can be taken to reduce or eliminate dryness associated with computer use.
If you are unable to achieve comfortable vision at near through your glasses and have to take them off to read, you can still wear contact lenses but you might need multifocal contact lenses (different prescriptions for distance and near) or monovision contact lenses (one eye corrected for distance and the other eye corrected for near).
Spending long hours on the computer can contribute to dry eyes but there are steps that can be taken to reduce or eliminate dryness associated with computer use.
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Prescribing glasses is part art and part science. Based on the shape of your eye & your eye measurements, science may dictate a certain amount of prescription. Yet that prescription may be too strong for your specific needs or it may trigger headaches. Thus requiring an adjustment on your eyeglass prescription for improved comfort. There are numerouse circumstances when an eyeglass prescription needs to be modified from the measurements taken.
As for the issue with contact lenses, you may want to adjust to the new prescription first and see how you feel with it. Once the prescription is comfortable and you've adjusted you can then discuss a contact lens fitting. Dry eyes with contact lens wear on the computer is a very common problem. You should discuss your options with your eye doctor. Good luck.
As for the issue with contact lenses, you may want to adjust to the new prescription first and see how you feel with it. Once the prescription is comfortable and you've adjusted you can then discuss a contact lens fitting. Dry eyes with contact lens wear on the computer is a very common problem. You should discuss your options with your eye doctor. Good luck.
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I think you should follow your doctor suggestion
in my opinion if this is the fist time you need eye correction
its better to start with eyeglasses and not with the full prescription
after 6-8 month you can try use contact lenses
Have a great day
SIncerely: Dr. Alberto Monier
in my opinion if this is the fist time you need eye correction
its better to start with eyeglasses and not with the full prescription
after 6-8 month you can try use contact lenses
Have a great day
SIncerely: Dr. Alberto Monier
There is always the possibility of a prescription improving over time. Sometimes a prescription can also be erroneously measured, which could again make a subsequent exam yield a lesser strength in your glasses or contact lenses.
As for contact lenses, I see no reason why you should not give them a try if you so desire. There are a host of great materials out there now that can certainly increase your odds for success under a variety of different settings.
As for contact lenses, I see no reason why you should not give them a try if you so desire. There are a host of great materials out there now that can certainly increase your odds for success under a variety of different settings.
As far as your Rx, there is the measured result and the prescribed result. Most often these are the same. In some cases, I would prescribe slightly less; if there is a large Rx, an unequal Rx between the right and left eye, or a large change from the previous Rx. In these cases, a lesser strength can often be better tolerated.
Contact lenses CAN be less comfortable in situations where you stare a lot (computer, reading) but certainly give them a try. You may not like them at work but love them for going out, going to the gym or social events.
Hope this helps.
Contact lenses CAN be less comfortable in situations where you stare a lot (computer, reading) but certainly give them a try. You may not like them at work but love them for going out, going to the gym or social events.
Hope this helps.