You have had the same pair of glasses for many, many years but you are finding that you are experiencing more trouble with them than you did before you were prescribed any. Therefore, if that is the case, then you know that you need new glasses. You cannot have the same prescription and frame indefinitely.
As tough as it is to let go, there comes a time when it just has to be done. So, how can you tell when you should give in and get yourself a new pair of glasses? In fact, there are seven signs that you exhibit that indicate that you really do need to get new glasses. And let’s go over those signs right now.
Headaches Are Becoming A Problem
If you are the type that normally does not get headaches but you are finding that this is becoming a problem, that is due to eye strain. And why are you experiencing eye strain? That is because your old glasses are no longer helping your vision. It is now time to get a new prescription.
You Squint
Do you remember one of the first signs you had when you realized that you needed glasses? That was squinting. Squinting helps you focus better on something if your eyes cannot do so otherwise. And it is normal for anyone to squint when it is extremely bright but on a day to day basis in normal light, that should not happen. If you are squinting as you keep wearing your old glasses, it is time to get new ones.
You Have Scratched Glasses
It does not take much to scratch your glasses as scuffs and dings happen as your glasses come in contact with sharp and blunt surfaces. It is not avoidable unless you keep your glasses in a protective case which you don’t always do. If your glasses are scratched, it will have a negative affect on your vision as they need to be clear and smooth, and untouched.
You Are Struggling To Clean Your Glasses
Many types of glasses have a special coating to keep them protected, but the coating does end up breaking down as time goes on. Therefore, your glasses end up with a film that you are struggling to clean off. This means everything you see is blurry which does not help. This is a sure sign that it is time to get new glasses.
Your Glasses Are Clearly Outdated
Technology is quickly evolving, and new glasses are made with innovative technology that not only makes your vision better but makes your experience with wearing glasses better as well. Therefore, the old glasses you are wearing will not have the benefits of new technology, and that alone is indicative that it is time to replace them. For instance, new glasses have properties that can help filter out blue light from devices that old glasses do not. That alone is a reason to replace them.
Your Glasses Are Out Of Style
Staying in style is important and your old glasses clearly are out of style in addition to lacking the innovative technological advances that new glasses have. This reason alone is not an urgent reason to replace your glasses, but you don’t want to be the only employee that is wearing outdated glasses at work either.
It Has Been One Year Since You Got Those Pair Of Glasses
Your glasses that you have had for a year won’t likely be out of style just yet, but you do need to have your eyes examined yearly. And if any changes are detected, then your existing pair of glasses need adjustments. You may not necessarily need a new frame, but you might need new lenses.
Therefore, you want to make sure that you have new glasses when it is time. You can save yourself a lot of aggravation and pain.
