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Eye strain dizzy and nauseous with new glasses?

I have suffered from headaches for years. I went to the eye doctor thinking that may be some of the cause. She said I am nearsighted and one eye wasn't focusing as well as the other. I also have astigmatism. I have had the glasses for a week. When I wear them my headache goes away but I feel tightness around my eyes and wheni am in a moving vehicle or watching fast paced objects on TV I get dizzy and sometimes nauseous. Is this just part of adjusting or something else?
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t could be a part of adjusting to the new prescription. However, you may ask your eye doctor about something called the "base curve" of the back surface of the new lenses. If they are much different than your last pair of glasses, they can certainly make you have that dizzy/nauseated feeling. If you see clearly out of the new lenses when looking straight ahead....but dizzy when looking from side to side, this may be your issue. Hope that helps!
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Some tightness may come from poor alignment of the glasses relative to your eyes. Also, some types of lenses (different types of plastic) can cause distortions which can't be seen by the naked eye, but can identified by a skilled optician. I recommend getting the measurements rechecked and adjusted if necessary. If all is well with the lenses, schedule a follow up with your eye care provider explaining the problem.
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You may be going through the adaptation period to a new glasses prescription, but the symptoms should begin to lesson after just a few days. You may need to revisit with your doctor about the prescription and/or the design of the glasses if symptoms persist. From your complaint I tend to think the design of the glasses e.i. base curve, lens material, and frame style/fit would be the first to check. Secondarily the prescription may need to be adjusted for adaptation.
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Most likely, the astigmatism is the root of your problem. It is not unusual for patients to have distortion for the first few days to two weeks after a new prescription for even small amounts of astigmatism. If the problem persists after a three weeks, contact your doctor who prescribed the glasses. They should see you free of charge to re check the Rx.
Zachary Steele
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The "tightness" you describe is likely an adaptation to your new glasses. If it doesn't go away in a few more days, I would make sure the glasses are adjusted properly and have the refraction rechecked by the prescribing doctor.
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Most likely need treatment for dysfunctional tear syndrome ...

Specific treatment would be based on your unique in-office examination
Michael Brenner
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You probably should have adapted to the glasses by now. It sounds like the doctor is on the right track because most of your issues are better but the glasses or the prescription might have to be adjusted.