It’s very normal to experience a transition period when wearing new glasses, lots of people report headaches, vision fatigue, blurriness, and other distortion when wearing new glasses for a short period.
Just like breaking in a new pair of shoes, the same goes for a new pair of prescription glasses, most people can fully adjust to their new glasses in a few days, however.
Our guide below will take you through some common new glasses symptoms, how long it will take for your eyes to adjust, common adjustment problems for first-time glasses wearers, and what to do if your eyes can’t adjust.
Adjusting To New Glasses Symptoms
Having some vision problems while you adjust to a new pair of glasses is most of the time nothing to be concerned about.
Here are some common adjustment symptoms -
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Eye strain - It’s common to have eye strain for the first few days while wearing your new glasses till your eyes catch up to having clearer vision.
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Nausea and new glasses make me dizzy - Since new glasses correct your depth perception it can lead to nausea and dizziness as you adjust.
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Distortion - Parts of your vision can change when wearing new glasses especially when looking at a close/far distance object.
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New glasses fishbowl effect - The center of your image might be clear but the sides of the image might seem bent.
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Depth perception - It can be odd seeing how far an object is or how close an object is to you when wearing new glasses.
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Headaches - Headaches are normal when wearing new glasses, but shouldn’t last for more than a few days. Persistent headaches may be a sign of something more serious, therefore it’s best to check with your optician.
How Much Time Will It Take My Eyes To Fully Adjust To New Glasses?
It will take 2-3 days for your eyes to adjust to new glasses, however, for some people it can take up to two weeks. Normally, it will take longer if you're changing your prescription to something stronger or wearing progressive or bifocal lenses.
If after a few days, your eyes still haven’t fully adjusted we recommend contacting your optician for professional advice.
Why Does It Take So Long For My Eyes To Fully Adjust To New Glasses?
There are a few reasons why it might take a long time for your eyes to adjust to your new glasses.
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Your brain and eyes need time to adjust to having clearer vision.
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Change in precipitation which could be lower or higher.
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Astigmatism correction.
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Change in frame size.
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Your eyes have got used to overcompensating due to poor vision.
Common Adjustment Problems For First-Time Glasses Wearers
Some common problems for first-time glasses wearers are typically vision distortion as their eyes adjust and the frames of the glasses might cause vision obstruction till you get used to them.
We recommend trying the following to adjust your glasses to your eyes better -
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Get a frame that fits better - Different face shapes tend to suit different glasses, for example, low-bridge glasses are better for Asian faces. We recommend using our home try-on service to see how different glasses fit you or use our face shape detector to figure out what face shape you have.
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Try wearing them early in the morning, this can help you get used to your new glasses and prevent symptoms from happening later during the day.
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Keep increasing the amount of time you are wearing your glasses.
Common Adjustment Problems For Existing Glasses Wearers
If you already wear glasses and have had to change them to a new pair, it’s likely for the following reasons -
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Changes in prescription.
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Long-term use of old glasses.
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Change in lens types.
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Frame style change.
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Frame curvature.
We recommend trying the following to get used to your new glasses -
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Wear your new glasses consistently.
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Stop wearing old glasses.
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Try focusing on different things - Try implementing the 20-20-20 rule which means every 20 minutes focus on an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
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Keep your glasses clean and free of dirt and smudges to avoid vision obstruction.
What If I Can’t Adjust To My Glasses?
Most of the time people adjust to their glasses without any problems, but you might not be adjusting to your new glasses because of the following reasons -
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Taking care of your eyes - You could have eye conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and other issues.
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Issues with your prescription - Prescription issues aren’t common, but it's possible it could be wrong for your eyes.
Finding The Right Pair Of Glasses With GlassesShop
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