Telltale Signs You Need a New Eyeglass Prescription

Have you been squinting to see wording or numbers up close or on a computer screen lately? Has it been some time since you’ve seen an eye doctor to check your prescription for your eyeglasses? You may need a new prescription. 

Our board-certified ophthalmologists with Wolchok Eye Associates, PA, in Jacksonville, Florida, administer comprehensive eye exams to check the health of your eyes. If you’re having trouble seeing objects up close, far away, or on the computer screen, your Wolchok eye specialist can tell you if you need a new prescription for your glasses. 

In addition, we provide thorough exam tests for glaucoma, cataracts, and other eye diseases, so when your exam is over, you’re confident of your eye health status.

Following are vital signs that you likely need a new prescription for your eyeglasses. 

Squinting to see clearly

Have you been squinting at numbers or letters lately to see them clearly? Perhaps you’re having trouble reading the numbers on a pharmacy bottle. Your prescription may not be strong enough any longer. 

You might also be developing a condition called astigmatism, which means you have a refractive error in your sight. The curve of your cornea has elongated and causes objects to appear blurry. 

You may need glasses for intermediate vision if you’re squinting at your computer screen because the letters appear somewhat blurry. These glasses filter blue light, which should help prevent eye strain from long days at the computer.  

Headaches

There are numerous reasons for headaches; one reason is eye strain. If you’re overdue for a new glasses prescription, your eye muscles work overtime to help you see. 

If you’re working for long hours on a task requiring intense concentration, your eye muscles become strained, and can lead to a headache. We also examine your frames because they may be too tight at the temple or behind the ears. 

Blurry vision 

If objects up close, at an intermediate distance, or far away appear blurry, you may need a new eyeglass prescription. Perhaps you only need stronger reading glasses. On the other hand, you may need a stronger prescription for distance if it’s becoming harder to see road signs well in advance. 

Blurry vision can also signal more serious eye problems. It’s essential to call the office and make an appointment if there’s any change in your vision. 

Trouble seeing at night 

Is it getting more difficult to see the road at night, especially when it’s raining? The inability to see road lanes clearly at night is dangerous. 

As you age, night vision tends to worsen. That’s another reason to keep regular appointments for eye exams. 

You are overdue for an eye examination 

You need to have an eye exam at closer intervals as you age. Your ophthalmologist tells you how often you should have an exam based on your individual and family history. If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease, you should get an eye examination regularly because these conditions can lead to vision loss.

In addition, an eye exam may reveal early signs of these diseases and other serious health problems. Early diagnosis of a health condition could save your life. If you’re over age 65, you should get your eyes examined annually.  

Call Wolchok Eye Associates, PA, or book an appointment through our online portal today. We care about your eyes.