Obtaining the Suitable Prescription Lenses
Just over a decade ago, few people worked in environments that put as much strain on the eyes as today.
You had to be a computer specialist to have a monitor as an integral piece of your workspace, and students still went to the library to look at each shelf for a book.
Anyone wearing prescription lenses probably got them from reading too many of those books.
A world of eyestrain Although the geek look is a cool thing in many places, glasses are becoming more common due to increased exposure to things that can harm your eyesight.
You probably spend more time looking at a computer monitor than you do sleeping.
How many people pull all-nighters on a regular basis? These and many other factors can contribute to weakening your eyesight long before they should.
Most only realize this when the first vision-related headaches hit or their eyesight goes blurry.
After all, people go to their optometrist for a vision test far less than they would to their dentist for a check-up.
Symptoms of vision loss There are several signs for when you need to see your optometrist.
The first and most common symptom of vision problems is getting a headache when you read or look to a computer screen.
You may not be aware of it, especially as the loss of vision is gradual, but your body is reacting to the stress from the reduced vision.
Some other symptoms of the need to get prescription lenses are if you have a harder time than usual seeing at night and experiencing glare in normal lighting conditions.
Confusing colours, double vision, as well as tripping over and bumping things are also symptoms of vision impairment.
When you fail your vision test when you are renewing your driver's license, or have trouble reading even with your reading glasses, you should see your optometrist.
Steps to getting your glasses To make sure that your new prescription lenses correct your eyesight properly, you have to get a prescription.
This is important not just to make sure you are getting the right settings for your lenses, but also because your prescription affects the lenses you can choose.
As you feel any of the symptoms noted above, schedule a vision test with your optometrist at the soonest possible time.
Once you know the kind of lens you need, all that is left is to choose your preferred frames.
Depending on your optical shop, you should have different styles and brands to choose from.
Most of these frames are really for aesthetic purposes, although some have additional features like ultra-strong materials or even collapsible frames.
Modern optical technology also gives you several options that give added features to your lenses.
Some of the newest include anti-reflection treatment that reduce reflections by up to 80% and coating that makes the lens extremely resistant to rain, smudge, and scratching.
Some prescription lenses also come in non-standard colours and tints.
Many of these are purely for show, but some tints can offer protection or vision enhancements.
You had to be a computer specialist to have a monitor as an integral piece of your workspace, and students still went to the library to look at each shelf for a book.
Anyone wearing prescription lenses probably got them from reading too many of those books.
A world of eyestrain Although the geek look is a cool thing in many places, glasses are becoming more common due to increased exposure to things that can harm your eyesight.
You probably spend more time looking at a computer monitor than you do sleeping.
How many people pull all-nighters on a regular basis? These and many other factors can contribute to weakening your eyesight long before they should.
Most only realize this when the first vision-related headaches hit or their eyesight goes blurry.
After all, people go to their optometrist for a vision test far less than they would to their dentist for a check-up.
Symptoms of vision loss There are several signs for when you need to see your optometrist.
The first and most common symptom of vision problems is getting a headache when you read or look to a computer screen.
You may not be aware of it, especially as the loss of vision is gradual, but your body is reacting to the stress from the reduced vision.
Some other symptoms of the need to get prescription lenses are if you have a harder time than usual seeing at night and experiencing glare in normal lighting conditions.
Confusing colours, double vision, as well as tripping over and bumping things are also symptoms of vision impairment.
When you fail your vision test when you are renewing your driver's license, or have trouble reading even with your reading glasses, you should see your optometrist.
Steps to getting your glasses To make sure that your new prescription lenses correct your eyesight properly, you have to get a prescription.
This is important not just to make sure you are getting the right settings for your lenses, but also because your prescription affects the lenses you can choose.
As you feel any of the symptoms noted above, schedule a vision test with your optometrist at the soonest possible time.
Once you know the kind of lens you need, all that is left is to choose your preferred frames.
Depending on your optical shop, you should have different styles and brands to choose from.
Most of these frames are really for aesthetic purposes, although some have additional features like ultra-strong materials or even collapsible frames.
Modern optical technology also gives you several options that give added features to your lenses.
Some of the newest include anti-reflection treatment that reduce reflections by up to 80% and coating that makes the lens extremely resistant to rain, smudge, and scratching.
Some prescription lenses also come in non-standard colours and tints.
Many of these are purely for show, but some tints can offer protection or vision enhancements.