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I just got glasses for the first time (20/20 vision but astigmatism), my vision gets worse when using them and i still have double vision when using them. ive had them for 2 days, should i wait a few more days or is it probably the wrong prescript?
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Wrong prescription, you need to see another optometrist.
Answered 8/5/2021
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Initially when you get an astigmatic correction it may take several days to accommodate to the glasses.If the problem persists see the doctor who prescribed the glasses to reevaluate the refraction.
Answered 8/6/2021
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