Question 1

how do glasses assist with vision?

Accepted Answer

Improve focus: The eyes sometimes are imperfect and the focus cannot be naturally put in the proper place for best vision.  Glasses bend the light according to an amount measured by your ophthalmologist so that the focus is on the best place on the retina for the light to be received at its sharpest.

Question 2

can glasses and contacts worsen vision?

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Glasses and contacts: Significantly help your vision if they are fit properly.  In addition, your eyes will not get weaker by wearing them on a regular basis.

Question 3

if i have 20/30 vision do i need glasses?

Accepted Answer

Personal preference: 20/30 is still acceptable vision, and may not require glasses, but if you did get some correcting lenses in glasses, it certainly could improve your vision/clarity to normal if preferred.

Question 4

if my vision is 30/20. do i need glasses?

Accepted Answer

Is that 20/30?: You may have copied that incorrectly.  20/30 is standard nomenclature.
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Question 5

i got new glasses that distort my vision?

Accepted Answer

Retest: Glasses generally improve the vision noticeably.  If you have been used to good vision from each eye and have gotten a new pair which does not provide this, then go back to the doctor (you were seeing an ophthalmologist -right?) who can check this out and get a proper correction.  Most optical shops will fix a lense for any reason in a two month window from the first eyeglass made there.

Question 6

do you need glasses if you have 20 30 vision?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on how well you want to see.  It does not hurt your eyes in any way if you do not correct your vision.  It is just a matter as to how much the 20/30 vision bothers you, and how important it is to you to see 20/20.  If you are happy with your vision, glasses are not necessary.

Question 7

how can i improve my vision without using glasses?

Accepted Answer

Visual training: Some people advocate visual training or specialized contact lens fitting.  However, in my surgical eyecare practice, there is no way to improve your vision short of laser vision correction.  Good luck and have a great day!

Question 8

if i stop using glasses, will my vision get worse?

Accepted Answer

No: Corrective glasses help to compensate for a mismatch in the corneal shape, which helps them see clearly and reduce eyestrain. If you don't use them you are just forcing the eyes to work harder and inviting a number of unpleasant side effects like headaches.

Question 9

if i have 20/40 vision does that mean i need glasses?

Accepted Answer

No: 20/10 is considered good vision. 20/20 normal. 20/40 a bit worse than normal.

Question 10

does not wearing your glasses make your vision worse?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your eyes will continue to change and adjust in order to maintain your vision, sometimes even if 1 eye gets lazier.

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