If you are someone that relies on glasses to help you see clearly, you know that it can sometimes be difficult to adjust to a new pair of frames as well as a new eyeglass prescription. There are several things that you can do to help yourself ease into this transition more seamlessly. Eyewear Candy Optical RX is here to share our best tips to help our patients get used to not only their new frames easier, but their eyeglass prescription as well.
How Do You Break in New Glasses?
The struggle is real for most people when they are trying to adjust to a new pair of eyeglasses. Whether you just have a new pair of frames or new frames and a new prescription, there are some things that you can do to help make the adjustment a little quicker.
– Find the Right Fit: It cannot be understated how important it is to find frames that fit you comfortably. Even if you have found friends that you think are more attractive looking, if they don’t fit you comfortably, it will be incredibly difficult to get used to them. In fact, if frames aren’t comfortable, some people aren’t ever able to get used to wearing them. That being said, if the discomfort is very minimal, there can be adjustments made by an optometrist to make them more comfortable for you.
– Ease Into It: While you might be excited about your new pair of eyeglasses, if you are dealing with a new prescription you might need to ease yourself into it. Start off by only wearing the eyeglasses a little bit and work up to wearing them full time. If you start feeling headaches caused by your new glasses, take them off and give your eyes a rest.
– Wear Your Glasses Often: Even if you are trying to ease into the glasses, you need to be wearing them regularly to help your eyes make the adjustment. If you are only wearing the glasses intermittently, you might find that it takes much longer for your eyes used to get used to wearing them.
– Don’t Use Your Old Glasses: When you were struggling with a new set of glasses, it can be extremely tempting to turn to your old glasses in that struggle period. You should avoid doing this though. This might make you feel comfortable, but it will only be a short term fix. Your eyes need to get used to the new glasses.
– Clean Your Lenses: Trying to see through dirty glasses can be straining for your eye. Keep your glasses clean to help your eyes make the adjustment easier.
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If it’s time to have your eyes checked, you can turn to the optometrists at Eyewear Candy Optical RX to get you squared away. We will also help you choose the right frames to help you see as good as possible. Call us today!