Sunday, February 26, 2012

Signs That Your Eyeglasses Need To Be Replaced

By Adriana Noton


Wearing glasses daily has become a common occurrence for many people. Some people begin wearing glasses as early as childhood while others develop vision problems later on. None the less, glasses are such an essential part of ones life that they easily become a part of their daily wardrobe. The problem some eyeglass wearers have is that they will keep the same pair of glasses much, much longer than they should.

They may be trying to avoid the expense of new eyeglasses, they may find the current pair comfortable, or they may just be too lazy to bother making an appointment, but the end result is the same. Keeping your old glasses and wearing them for longer than you should may cause your eyes some harm and you some discomfort down the road. If you wear eyeglasses, it's always a good idea to watch for signs that it's time to replace them and get a new pair.

Having vision issues is probably one of the main signs that you need to go in and replace your eyeglasses. If you notice that your farsightedness, nearsightedness or astigmatism is starting to affect your vision with your eyeglasses on, it's probably because your prescription has changed. For many people with vision problems, the current state of your vision won't always be the current state of your vision. Over time, you may need a stronger prescription, so if you notice that your vision is a little blurred or you're straining to see while wearing your eyeglasses, it's time to replace them.

The frames of your eyeglasses are the other part that will tell you if you need to get a replacement pair. Obvious damage like splits and cracks in the frame are definite signs. Holding the frame together with tape isn't going to help you with vision correction over the long term. Subtle changes in how the frames of your eyeglasses fit your face may also be a sign that it's time for a replacement. Just as clothing will fit differently with weight gain or weight loss, so too will eyeglass frames. If you've lost a few pounds and they start sliding off your face, go in for a replacement. If you've gained a few pounds and they are squeezing your nose or temples, go in for a replacement. Children who wear eyeglasses will also have to go in for replacements from time to time as they continue to grow.

If your eyeglasses aren't causing you any problems, meaning they're still comfortable and you can see clearly, don't ignore your yearly eye exams. If you're seeing fine with your current prescription, chances are everything is fine, but it still makes sense to go in and find out for sure. Subtle changes in your vision will still require slightly stronger prescription and a new pair of eyeglasses. You only have two eyes, so take care of them and show them the respect they deserve. Wear your cheap eyeglasses diligently and pay attention to your body when it tells you that you need new ones.




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