Question 1

how do i know that i need new glasses?

Accepted Answer

Blurred vision: If the distance vision has become blurred with your current glasses so that it is difficult to see road signs, drive at night, read tv print, etc. Then a new prescription may be needed.  If for reading, new glasses may be needed if you feel eyestrain symptoms, if you have to hold material further away to read, or if the near vision is blurred or fluctuates in clarity.

Question 2

do i just need new glasses every year?

Accepted Answer

Not often: Glasses are needed when the vision changes noticeably or you lose or break the old ones.  Eyeglass makers and optometrists are obsessed with having folks come in annually and almost always find a "change"  this is marketing.  Be careful when a recommendation for new glasses is made especially in the face of an annual examination.

Question 3

where should i go if i need new glasses?

Accepted Answer

Get an eye exam 1st: If you have not already, see an eye doctor for an exam.  You may then take the glasses rx to most optical shops to be filled (your eye doctor may have one at her/his office).  You can also check with your insurance to see which optical shops accept your insurance.

Question 4

how can i tell if i need new glasses rx?

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Vision?: If your vision is not as crisp as it was before with your corrective lenses then you should see your eye doctor.

Question 5

what are some signs that you need new glasses?

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Blurred vision: If there is any doubt, you may as well see your eye doctor to be sure.

Question 6

what are the signs you need new glasses already?

Accepted Answer

Poor vision usually.: The most common symptom of needing new glasses is if you don't see as well when you wear them as you used to. Another symptom is new  inability to read or do near visual tasks for long periods of time, or new headaches or the feeling of "eyestrain" when you wear the glasses. If your glasses have prism, then your double vision may seem like it is coming back, even when you wear them.

Question 7

i need new glasses.whats best, reading, bi-focal or varifocal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: That is not an easy question to answer. Your age, eye measurements, an visual needs are important in making a decision. See an eye doctor for advice.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: needing new glasses?

Accepted Answer

Needing glasses: Vision requiring spectacle correction to move image of object onto the macula.

Question 9

i need new glasses but have no insurance. how long can i put it off?

Accepted Answer

Need useful vision: You can put of improving the vision with your glasses (putting off updating) as long as the vision your current pain gives you allows you to successfully perform your personal and work related tasks.  If these are suffering, than you need to 'bit the bullet' and pay for an update, as well as to determine if the worsening of vision is just eyeglass needs or some other problem.

Question 10

i need new glasses and have a couple problems but no insurance. who can help?

Accepted Answer

Optometry School: Is there a school of optometry in your area. Medical and other medical related schools often have free clinics for training students, interns, and residents.  Google.

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