HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

How can i get glasses prescribed when you don't need them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Yes but why: If you don't need them, then why get them. If you like the image, any optical shop will sell you "plano" meaning no power eyeglasses. On the street sunglasses usually have no power in them.

Answered 5/29/2014

4k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

If i don't wear my glasses for astigmatism will my vision get worse . ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I wear glasses and i want to wear lenses now since i've become an adult can I try my friend's? Bcause i dn't know if I should get transparent or color

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

If i don't wear my prescription glasses will my vision improve, get worse, or remain the same?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

If I read a lot & use a laptop lots, is it okay to wear reading glasses that are +1.0 if I haven't been prescribed them? will it ruin my eyesight?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How do you get an active boy to wear glasses?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Can I buy prescription glasses online if I go to my optometrist to get it prescribed?
Is it possible to buy non-prescription glasses online and go to my optometrist to get it prescribed?
Can eyesight get better overtime if i don't wear my glasses?
For the last few years, when I read the words don't sink in and I have to read a sentence multiple times to get it's meaning. Glasses haven't helped.
What happens (short term and long term) if you're prescribed glasses but don't wear the often?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.