Are you wearing glasses that match your prescription? If not, you could not only suffer from blurred vision, but also develop serious headaches, doctors say.
According to S. Viswanathan, head of Optometry and Optical Services at Sankara Nethralaya, although everyone needs to ensure they get the right glasses, people with progressive lenses, those who have high power and people who constantly use computers have to be extra careful.
“If your vision is blurred when you first put on your glasses, many opticians say the patient needs to get used to them, but what you are getting used to is the blurred vision,” Akila Ganesan, optometrist and senior general manager of Sankara Nethralaya Eye Hospital, says.
There are a number of factors to look for while selecting a frame. The curve of the temple tips (the part of the glasses that curve around the ear) should match the curve of your ears and the bridge should fit snugly on top of your nose. It is also advisable to get spectacles with nose pads. With progressive lenses, choose a smaller frame because the lenses blur around the periphery.
“The distance of the lens from the eyes and the lenses not being centred properly could make a huge difference. Ensure that the optician measures the interpupillary distance (distance between the two pupils) and the temple length (length of the arms of the glasses),” she says.
“Another thing that could make a difference is choosing a lighter frame and lens. This is especially necessary for those with a higher power,” she adds.
(Reporting by Kavita Kishore)
