Question 1

how to calculate the intermediate power for computer glasses from the near vision prescription?

Accepted Answer

Subtract 1.00: The intermediate strength is the reading prescription minus 1 diopter typically. However, your eye doctor can adjust this strength based on the actual distance your computer sits from you.

Question 2

what are the methods for determining the correct prescription (rx) for sv computer glasses?

Accepted Answer

Refraction: a combination of a refraction and the distance that your eyes are  from the computer

Question 3

im nearsighted and have a minor prescription so i need to wear my glasses all the time but am still wondering if it's better to either watch tv or use the computer with them?

Accepted Answer

: You may not need to wear glasses while using computer, if you can read screen. You need glasses to watch TV to get a clear picture.
Wearing glasses will not make your vision worse.
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Question 4

is wearing weaker prescription glasses for when i am on the computer a bad thing to do? i'm nearsighted but i still need glasses to see the computer

Accepted Answer

Not bad: You don't need your full correction to see the computer. As long as you are comfortable in them and you are seeing the computer screen well, then you should be fine. Don't use someone else's glasses ad they might have astigmatism or prism correction that you don't need. Take care.

Question 5

i am shortsighted and have a prescription of -1.00 in each eye. can i use my glasses to read or use the computer even if i don't need it?

Accepted Answer

Myopia: Yes you can, but you may notice that you do not need to get as close to the screen.  When you reach your presbyopic years this will be a blessing in disguise.

Question 6

should i wear my nearsighted glasses for reading and looking at computer? my prescription is -1.75 rt eye, -.75 left eye. will it make vision worse?

Accepted Answer

Glasses: Decide based on your comfort with either option. If you feel like you need the glasses to see better up close then wear them. Otherwise, don't. Take care.

Question 7

can eye strain cause dizziness and light head all the time? how long can it last?  eyesight is 20/15, dr says no problems. prescription for computer glasses.

Accepted Answer

NO: At its worst "eyestrain" can cause mild discomfort above the eyebrows.  See your doctor for evaluation.

Question 8

how soon after lasik should i get computer glasses? i know the prescription can change. now that the myopia is gone my right eye feels strained.

Accepted Answer

Today: Buy +1.25 or +1.00 over-the-counter glasses.  This works well for computer use.

Question 9

i have a prescription of -1.50, -0.75, 125, +2.00 for my glasses currently. i have a desk job that requires computer use 8 hours of the day. eft eye is lazy eye since i was a child. i am now 45. do i need stronger script? left eye weak vision?

Accepted Answer

: Nothing in your post provides  enough information to recommend anything beyond having your eyes evaluated yearly.

Question 10

what is the weakest glasses prescription you can get?

Accepted Answer

Plain Glass: I really wonder why this question is asked.  I suppose you could get glasses with a plain glass lens if you wanted to wear the glasses as a fashion accessory, but did not need any correction for your own vision.

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How to calculate the intermediate power for computer glasses from the near vision prescription?

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What are the methods for determining the correct prescription (rx) for sv computer glasses?

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Im nearsighted and have a minor prescription so i need to wear my glasses all the time but am still wondering if it's better to either watch tv or use the computer with them?

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Is wearing weaker prescription glasses for when i am on the computer a bad thing to do? i'm nearsighted but i still need glasses to see the computer

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I am shortsighted and have a prescription of -1.00 in each eye. can i use my glasses to read or use the computer even if i don't need it?

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Should i wear my nearsighted glasses for reading and looking at computer? my prescription is -1.75 rt eye, -.75 left eye. will it make vision worse?

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Can eye strain cause dizziness and light head all the time? how long can it last? eyesight is 20/15, dr says no problems. prescription for computer glasses.

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How soon after lasik should i get computer glasses? i know the prescription can change. now that the myopia is gone my right eye feels strained.

A member asked:

I have a prescription of -1.50, -0.75, 125, +2.00 for my glasses currently. i have a desk job that requires computer use 8 hours of the day. eft eye is lazy eye since i was a child. i am now 45. do i need stronger script? left eye weak vision?

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What is the weakest glasses prescription you can get?

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