7 Signs It's Time to Change Your Glasses Prescription

If you wear glasses, do you remember how long it’s been since you’ve had an eye exam? Your glasses prescription may need an update. Sometimes, vision changes happen so slowly that you don’t realize you need a new prescription. For example, you get used to squinting to see clearly. 

Our board-certified ophthalmologists with Wolchok Eye Associates, PA, provide comprehensive eye exams that help you maintain normal vision. Check out the following telltale symptoms that may signal the need for a new glasses prescription. 

Eye aches

If your eyes frequently ache after a long day looking at a computer screen, you may have computer vision syndrome. That tech term means you have eye strain from staring at your computer all day. Your Wolchok physician may recommend special lenses that help alleviate digital eye strain. 

Squinting

Do you find yourself squinting at the fine print to read it? If you have to squint to clear up blurry images, your glasses aren’t helping you as they should. You probably need a new prescription for your glasses. 

Headaches

Are you experiencing headaches when you haven’t been bothered with them in the past? While headaches happen for various reasons, one common cause is eye strain. Your eyes may be working overtime to help you see. You may have a throbbing headache or an ache behind your eyes from eye strain. 

Difficulty seeing the road at night 

Do you strain to see the white lines on the road at night, especially if it’s raining? Your glasses prescription likely isn’t strong enough. Perhaps the lights coming at you seem to have a halo around them. In that case, you may have an astigmatism. A new prescription can remedy it. 

Blurry vision 

Do you have a problem reading road signs until you’re practically right under them? On the other hand, maybe your vision is blurry looking at objects close to you. 

Make an appointment right away if your vision is blurry. Blurred vision indicates that you need a new glasses prescription and signals more serious eye conditions.

Sensitivity to light 

Do you need to close your eyes when exposed to bright light? If your eyes are super sensitive to light, you may have an astigmatism. We correct the issue with a new glasses prescription. To help your eyes transition from changes in light, we may recommend light-responsive lenses to help your eyes adjust. 

You have not had an eye exam in over a year

Your vision can change slowly so that you don’t notice it. On the other hand, sudden vision changes could indicate eye disease. If you haven’t had an eye exam in over a year, it’s time to schedule an appointment if you notice any of the symptoms above. 

Your Wolchok physician tells you how often you should have an exam based on your medical history, family history, and eye issues. Some eye diseases don’t present symptoms early when they need treatment for optimal results. 

Call Wolchok Eye Associates, PA, or request an appointment through our online portal today to ensure your eye health.