“My dr said my old glasses were two numbers two strong ”
My eye dr said my old glasses were two numbers too strong.and he said he was only going to bump me down one so not to be too much so I could adjust better. Old numbers were -1.50 -3.00 100
-2.00 -2.25 91
The new prescription he gave me was
-1.25 -3.00 103
-1.75 -2.25 0.89
My question is should I tell him I want the actual prescription I have or just see how the one he gave me works. He dilated my eyes and I had really blurry vision I could hardly see the glasses I was trying to pick out. I’m worried about the prescription being wrong or if it is right that he put me in one that is not quite right.
-2.00 -2.25 91
The new prescription he gave me was
-1.25 -3.00 103
-1.75 -2.25 0.89
My question is should I tell him I want the actual prescription I have or just see how the one he gave me works. He dilated my eyes and I had really blurry vision I could hardly see the glasses I was trying to pick out. I’m worried about the prescription being wrong or if it is right that he put me in one that is not quite right.
Female | 37 years old
Complaint duration: 2 days
9 Answers
Going down a quarter of a diopter sounds right. I would have done the same thing. Of course, if you have trouble seeing with the new prescription, especially at night, you can go back and have your prescription re-checked.
Try the new glasses for a week or two or if they don’t work , tell your doctor you need the old rx
Try the glass you get for about 2 weeks to adapt and if you are having trouble after 2 weeks, you can take them back and have them recheck the rx and remake them if necessary. Most places have a 1 time redo policy. Plus they can show you the change they will make over the glasses.
Thats a very minimal change, it should help you with reading and computer, as well as slightly better distance. Go with what your Dr. found. If any issues, check back in with your doctor.
Your eye doctor only reduced your new prescription by a small amount (+0.25 D) in both eyes. Just wear the new prescription for a couple of days and if you feel your vision is NOT as clear as before then tell your eye doctor and maybe he/she will decide to give you your previous prescription. The main reason why your eye doctor didn't want to over-prescribe your new prescription is because this may cause you eyestrain and possibly headaches while wearing glasses with a stronger prescription than you really need. Did your eye doctor trial frame the new prescription before your eyes were dilated to see if the new weaker prescription was clear and comfortable for you?
Give it a try. If there is any problem then let him know.
You should answer few questions to yourself
1. Would you have eye strain and headache with your old rx? If so go with new one.
2. If you still see good and no eye strain with old one. Keep old one
3. You should have him to give you new rx in trial frames so you can wear if you see better and few better in new one before making new glasses
Good luck
Good luck
1. Would you have eye strain and headache with your old rx? If so go with new one.
2. If you still see good and no eye strain with old one. Keep old one
3. You should have him to give you new rx in trial frames so you can wear if you see better and few better in new one before making new glasses
Good luck
Good luck
Good evening! I can understand that. Check to see what their remake policy is on eyeglasses. I would try the new Rx glasses if they will redo Rxs for free if you feel the new glasses are too weak. If not, you should tell the dr you are happy with the old glasses and don't want to change. Hope that helps :-). Thank you!
Jason Randall Smith
Optometrist
The question that I have is, how old were your "old" glasses? I would not be concerned with the smaller change in your nearsightedness numbers that your eye doctor wants you to wear. He is acting conservatively and accurately. Your astigmatism numbers are obviously higher in the right eye (-3.00) compared to the left eye (-2.25) and these numbers did not change. The axis numbers (location of your astigmatism) are the 100 degrees changing to 103 degrees, and 91 degrees changing to 89 degrees, and this is not an issue.
You should know that your prescription will always change as we age based on age, health concerns, eye health changes, medications, genetics, and environmental conditions.
When your eyes are dilated, you will be blurry until the drops wear off. If you are concerned with the eyeglass frame that you chose, please return to your eye doctor in order to pick something that you want to wear and to be seen in. Your prescription was checked before your eyes were dilated, so the prescription should be accurate. If you have any issues after you receive your glasses and have worn them for a few weeks, please let your eye doctor know. Good luck and best wishes.
You should know that your prescription will always change as we age based on age, health concerns, eye health changes, medications, genetics, and environmental conditions.
When your eyes are dilated, you will be blurry until the drops wear off. If you are concerned with the eyeglass frame that you chose, please return to your eye doctor in order to pick something that you want to wear and to be seen in. Your prescription was checked before your eyes were dilated, so the prescription should be accurate. If you have any issues after you receive your glasses and have worn them for a few weeks, please let your eye doctor know. Good luck and best wishes.
