Is there an adjustment period for new glasses with same prescription?

Unless the prescription is wrong, your body, and especially your eyes, will need a certain adjustment period. It’s a normal process that sometimes lasts for a week or even longer, as long as your doctor gave you the right prescription.

Will the eyes generally adjust to two different glasses with the same prescription?

It is common for your eyes and brain to take some time to adjust to your new prescription glasses, especially if it’s your first pair of glasses or if it’s been a while since your prescription was updated. It can also take some time to adjust to different glasses frames.

How long does it take to adjust to new prescription lenses?

Most eye care professionals will tell you it will likely take two to three days to adjust to a normal change in your glasses prescription, but the adjustment period can last up to two weeks in some rare cases. If your eyes have not fully adjusted after two or three days, check in with your eye doctor.

Why do I feel uncomfortable with new glasses?

Unfortunately, wearing glasses comes with a slight adjustment period. Most people will experience headaches and sore or tired eyes during the first few days. However, as your eye muscles get used to relaxing instead of working so hard to make sense of what you are seeing, the headaches and soreness will disappear.

Is it bad to switch back and forth between glasses?

Even switching back and forth from old to new can prolong the adaptation period. Wearing your glasses full-time for one or two weeks is typically the best way to adapt to your new prescription, however, if after that time you still experience headaches and dizziness, call your eye doctor to schedule an appointment.

Is it bad to switch glasses often?

You really should try not to switch between prescriptions. It may cause unnecessary eye strain. If it is an emergency and your most recent glasses got broken or loss than utilizing an old prescription to see should be fine.