If you are like many people who wear eyeglasses, you have likely come across a few problems when getting new glasses. Once you’ve become accustomed to your frames, they may stretch out, slip, and need a little adjustment. Whether new or old, there may come a time when your frames or lenses put you in a little pickle, here are a few tips and tricks to help you solve those minor eyeglass problems with professional solutions.
When your glasses constantly slip and slide, rather than feeling nutty it’s better to understand why your glasses may be sliding off your face. Ask yourself if your glasses are old and worn out. If not, there may be a problem with your lenses. Often times, when we’re trying to save money, we opt out of getting thinner lenses. If your lenses are too heavy for your frame, the weight will cause your frames to slide down your nose. Opting for thinner lenses will not only give you visual clarity, it’ll keep the pressure off of your sinuses and it won’t weight your frame down. A quick fix for the ladies is to don a headband! Wearing a headband will help anchor the temples and keep your frames from sliding. Additionally, you may want to visit your local optical shop and ask them to readjust the frames for you.
A lot of people who wear bifocals complain of neck strain and headaches when using a computer. Part of the problem lies in improper alignment of your chair, desk, and computer screen. The other problem lies in the fact that the computer age hasn’t been so friendly to those who wear bifocals. One fix is to ask your doctor for a specific prescription for computer vision – then have a pair of computer glasses made up strictly for computer usage. Another fix is to get a pair of no line bifocals or progressive lenses – they’ll allow you to use your computer with minimal head tilting. A quick fix is to adjust the height of your monitor so it’s just above eye level.
Newcomers to bifocals often state they have a hard time getting used to their new lenses. They state that objects jump right out at them and make it hard for them to see. If this is happening to you, rather than throwing in the towel, give yourself 72-hours to adjust to the lenses. On average, it can take three days to adjust to standard bifocal lenses, especially if you’ve never worn bifocals before. The jump you may be experiencing is called an “image jump” or “optical jump”. An easy fix is to slowly tilt your head up and down, side to side, while looking straight through your frame. Try this trick a few times while looking straight out of your lens, then through each side. If you are still not adjusting within three days-time, head back to your doctor to make sure the prescription is correct. Any additional concerns should be brought up to your doctor immediately.
While some issues with prescription glasses are easily fixable – others are not and require an additional visit to your optician or ophthalmologist. Remember that any time you have a prescription that requires something new like bifocal glasses, it will take a few days to adjust to your new lenses – if after three days, you still have not adjusted, head back to your doctor.
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