{"id":10058,"date":"2020-01-22T01:28:21","date_gmt":"2020-01-22T06:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/?p=10058"},"modified":"2021-11-10T21:23:36","modified_gmt":"2021-11-11T02:23:36","slug":"8-signs-you-may-need-new-glasses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www-ebdupgradeblog260316-qa.ebdoptical.com\/blog\/8-signs-you-may-need-new-glasses\/","title":{"rendered":"8 signs you may need new glasses"},"content":{"rendered":"

Headaches, squinting and sore, tired eyes aren\u2019t just symptoms of needing glasses. They also indicate that your current glasses aren\u2019t cutting it and you need an updated prescription. Unsure of what signs to look for? Here are eight hints that mean it\u2019s time for an upgrade from our Black Friday<\/a> and Cyber Monday glasses sales<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. BLURRY VISION<\/b><\/p>\n

If your eyesight is blurry, regardless of the distance, a new pair of glasses can bring renewed clarity. Unsure of what lenses you need? This can be determined by your eye doctor, but your age can usually determine what kind of lenses you need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re over 40, a trusty pair of readers or progressive lenses can clear up the blurry words on the page of a book or texts on your smartphone. More often than not, if you need sharper focus on things in the distance, like when you\u2019re driving, you just need a stronger prescription.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. HEADACHES<\/b><\/p>\n

Headaches could be caused by a number of reasons related to your vision. Undiagnosed nearsightedness or an out-of-date prescription can make your head hurt, but it\u2019s nothing that a new pair of glasses can\u2019t fix.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s also possible that your frames are to blame. If the temples feel like they\u2019re pulling against the back of your ear or if the temples fit too tightly against the side of your head, it can cause discomfort that leads to headaches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Issues like this can often be solved by an optician, but it\u2019s also possible that the overall frame size is too big or too small for your head. If this is the case, no amount of adjustments will fix the issue, and it\u2019s time to trade your frames in for a better fitting pair.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. SQUINTING<\/b><\/p>\n

If you have to squint in order to see your computer monitor at work or your digital devices at home, you may be experiencing digital eye strain. A pair of <\/span>computer glasses<\/span><\/a> can help focus your intermediate vision, making it easier for you to keep your monitor in focus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to reducing eye strain, computer glasses also block <\/span>blue light<\/span>, which has been linked to poor sleep quality. So if you\u2019re frequently exposed to digital screens and are having trouble catching some Zs, computer glasses may help improve your beauty sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. DOUBLE VISION<\/b><\/p>\n

If you frequently experience double vision, it can have serious implications. But don\u2019t worry; your eye doctor will be able to get to the root cause of your symptoms. It could be that your <\/span>eyes are crossed<\/span> or a more serious eye condition like <\/span>keratoconus.<\/span><\/p>\n

Regardless of your diagnosis, you\u2019ll likely need a new pair of glasses. Your new prescription eyeglasses will probably have more prismatic power to help fix the double vision. Prismatic power helps correct eye alignment issues and can stop you from seeing double.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. DAMAGED LENSES<\/b><\/p>\n

Wear and tear isn\u2019t always just cosmetic. For instance, the temples of your frames might stretch out over time, leaving you with ill-fitting eyeglasses. More seriously, having multiple scratches on your lenses can interfere with your vision and cause eye strain.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cleaning your glasses is a necessary part of caring for them, but cleaning them with hot water can damage the lens coating. If you\u2019re in the market for new lenses, we suggest ones with <\/span>anti-reflective<\/span> or <\/span>photochromic<\/span> coating, which improves vision and protects your eyes from UV rays.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. INFREQUENT EYE EXAMS<\/b><\/p>\n

As you get older your vision changes, and so should your prescription. Annual eye exams are the best way to monitor your vision changes and to make sure your prescription eyeglasses are the right fit for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eye exams help catch suspicious symptoms that might pose a threat to your vision, so your eye doctor can treat them before the problem arises. <\/span>Comprehensive eye exams<\/span> test a number of things to determine what kind of glasses will help you the most. Some of these tests include:<\/span><\/p>\n