How to Adjust to a New Pair of Glasses

Adjusting to a new pair of glasses can cause side effects.

Whatever the cause of your change in vision, new prescription glasses may be needed to adjust to your shift in eyesight. Although a new pair of glasses allows you to see more clearly, the initial change can cause side effects. The discomfort is due to the eyes attempting to adjust to the new prescription lenses. While the transition between a new pair of glasses can be tough, there are a few ways to ease the discomfort of the transition.

Instructions

1. Take frequent breaks from wearing your glasses. Wearing your new glasses constantly is strenuous and causes your eyes to constantly adjust to the new lenses. Taking them off for a couple of minutes an hour can help relax your eyes.

2. At the beginning, only wear the new pair of glasses when necessary. If you are reading, eating or doing something that does not require you to wear glasses, don't wear them. Wearing new glasses while looking at something close will cause dizziness and headaches.

3. Switch between your old glasses and new ones. Switching back and forth allows your eyes to relax from the adjustment with your old pair of glasses and gradually get used to your new pair as well. Over time, increase the frequency of wearing the new glasses until any side effects disappear from the transition.

4. Watch for common side effects such as dizziness, headaches and dry eyes. If the problems occur, take off your glasses to allow your eyes to rest and do not put them on until the problems subside. If the side effects do not go away, contact your eye doctor. You may need another vision test and a change in your prescription.

References

• Eyeglasses.com: Prescription Glasses
• All About Vision: Solving Eyeglasses Problems