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Do I need glasses?

I've been experiences changes in my vision and I am unsure whether or not I need glasses. When I was younger I was told I would need glasses. I've been having trouble reading things and I often find myself holding my books close to my face when I read. I have also been experiencing headaches everyday. I would get my eyes checked, but I'd like someone's opinion first.
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  • Female | 18 years old
  • Complaint duration: 45 days

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Featured Answer

1 UpVoted this answer Alberto Monier, OD Optometrist, San Diego
This one is pretty obvious... you don't need us for this.
Vincente A Calderon
1 UpVoted this answer
It definitely sounds like the visual problem you're experiencing stems from difficulties with changing your focus. So....to the eye doctor, you must go. That is truly the only way to determine the level of refractive power needed to see clearly. I suspect you probably have a clinically significant astigmatism.
Michael Brenner
All types of uncorrected refractive error can result in headaches or uncomfortable vision. An eye exam is a great starting point.
18 year old female? Seems odd to me. Ordinarily one might assume your complaints from someone much older.

There is little need to ask us if you need an exam. It clearly says someone told you in the past you needed glasses. My first thought was that you were far-sighted. Problem is, far-sighted people hold things further rather than closer. You need an exam as everyone else has said. Headaches daily just don't occur routinely.
Allan Panzer
You definately need an eye exam. Make sure they do the full exam including dilation. With headaches it is imperative.
Michelle Howell
A comprehensive eye exam is really the best way to answer this question. First they will determine if glasses would help your vision for either far or near. Sometimes patients can have other vision problems that affect reading like accommodative ( focusing ) problems, or convergence ( eye muscle ) problems that affect reading. If you already have an eye doctor I would go back there. But if you don't you might want to look for an eye doctor that has special training in reading and learning problems.
Charles E. Porch
Hello

First You need to visit an eye care professional to evaluate your vision

having a headaches everyday is NOT normal even while you reading

Visit your Doctor,
Alberto Monier
Your symptoms are vague so it's hard to offer a great opinion but you may be becoming myopic (near sighted) or be developing astigmatism. A proper diagnosis thou needs to come from your eye doctor. I strongly recommend that you schedule an appointment with your eye care provider soon.

Best in Health

Dr. D Higgins
Donald J. Higgins
A 'no-brainer'. You've got everything to gain by getting your eyes checked. You may enjoy reading, suffer fewer or no headaches (assuming they are related to your vision/eyes) and enjoy the world better. No worries should you need glasses - they definitely will not make your eyes worse. I'd get off the 'fence' and get into your eye doc's office for a pain-free experience!
Chuck Beatty
From what you have described, you definitely need to consult with an eye care professional to determine the refractive correction that you require .Your visit would also include an eye health evaluation to rule out any other reasons for your symptoms.
Ivor Meyerson