BingBlaze n Skyla Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Ok so went for an eye test today<br />Got a prescription for them however it's only small , so not a desperate need for them was told I would only need them for concentrating on stuff (reading etc) but I'm not in any desperate need for them<br /><br />So my question is . Would u get them anyway or would u wait n see how you go? (prescription lasts 2 years) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 I would wait 6 months and then re-test.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 ditto to the above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 personally, if you can read OK & it's not putting strain on your eyes (giving you headaches, migraines etc), I would leave it a while & retest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Drug stores in the states sell cheaters or reading glasses. No prescription needed. I have several pairs, two at work, three at home, and one in the truck. They are at the places I use them, so I don't have to carry them around or wear them all the time. Might look at something like getting a pair of those if you can. They are fairly cheap. Like less than $20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Drug stores in the states sell cheaters or reading glasses. No prescription needed. I have several pairs, two at work, three at home, and one in the truck. They are at the places I use them, so I don't have to carry them around or wear them all the time. Might look at something like getting a pair of those if you can. They are fairly cheap. Like less than $20. some of our supermarkets sell these here for just a few pounds. It gives you a sheet of varying sized letters to read with the glasses on so you know you're getting the right strength Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike101 Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 some of our supermarkets sell these here for just a few pounds. It gives you a sheet of varying sized letters to read with the glasses on so you know you're getting the right strength That is ok ..IF the vision in both your eyes is of the same strength. but if one is stronger than the other , this could put undue strain on the other. If you don't think your eyes are that bad, then wait a few months, before you put the prescription in .or even get a retest after a few months. IMO Eyes are precious, Vision is precious ..how important is it to you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeonah Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 As Mike has already said your eyesight is precious. If both eyes are the same prescription I would be buying the shop sold ones. The price is so low it doesn't break the bank. The optician will charge you ridiculous amounts of money for the same thing. If however they are different then you don't have a lot of choice. It is then decision time. Your eyesight could be failing because your eyes aren't working hard enough. In this instance six months is not a long time to try and improve your sight. You can either wait the six months and try to improve the sight or you can get the glasses as prescribed. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted January 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 I've decided to go for them, my left is slightly worse then my right so figure I'd rather get them now instead ov waiting for it to possibly get worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 I've decided to go for them, my left is slightly worse then my right so figure I'd rather get them now instead ov waiting for it to possibly get worse Good thinking Nix... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 LASIK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky-gunner Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 nix they will offer you to put a film on to stop glare from screens what ever you do dont get it its awful you will be forever cleaning them i hate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Mine was only small but I bought them as I was getting light headedness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mia-Blue Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Mine is only a slight deterioration, but I bought my prescription glasses 5 years ago and my eye sight has hardly changed. I'm not sure if I would be saying the same thing though if I hadn't bought them. Our eyes are very previous x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 LASIK! Yeah, I had this 10 years ago, best thing I ever did. In regards to getting specs sooner rather than later, - unless of course you are suffering with head aches and eye strain. I would hold off as long as possible. Strength needed will creep up over time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambi92 Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 I have reading glasses I should wear them when using comp or trying to concentrate on things but I hardly wear them and I'm paying for it I've got constant headaches and always have sore eyes I probably should get them checked again. If you wait you might be better off but at the same time if your getting headaches its better for you to get them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Mine was only small but I bought them as I was getting light headedness And you noticed how !!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare70 Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 I got to 40 without needing glasses, then I found I was holding books etc further and further away just to focus on what I was reading. So eventually I got an eye test and it came back I needed glasses, though only just. Since wearing them, you know for close up stuff, I've found my eyesight has gotten worse and now I really depend on them. I think you are a lot younger than me, so personally I would hold off using them because in my opinion your eyes become lazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 I got to 40 without needing glasses, then I found I was holding books etc further and further away just to focus on what I was reading. So eventually I got an eye test and it came back I needed glasses, though only just. Since wearing them, you know for close up stuff, I've found my eyesight has gotten worse and now I really depend on them. I think you are a lot younger than me, so personally I would hold off using them because in my opinion your eyes become lazy. Same thing happened to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 I do get headaches more recently then I used too and most of my family wear glasses too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 i have reading glasses. i um dont use them lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 ooh nix you need to post a pic of you in glasses! seriously though after hearing that the strength of your eyes are uneven I'm glad to hear you decided to get a pair. Over time the stronger eye might grow stronger and the weaker grow weaker as well this is what happens to me. I see fine without glasses. I never experience headache or any discomfort. BUT cover my left eye and I'd be practically blind I call my left eye "the good eye" and the right one "the bad eye" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 What you on about dunc lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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