Why are my eyes straining with new glasses?

This phenomenon, known as vision distortion, is quite common. Your brain simply needs time to adjust to the new, clear image it’s receiving through your lenses. Until it does, the brain has to work overtime. This extra work can manifest itself in eye strain (and the pain that comes along with it).

Are glasses supposed to strain your eyes?

Even though your vision may seem perfect with your old pair of eyeglasses, an outdated prescription can cause eye strain, which in turn will lead to headaches. Other signs of eye strain include: Difficulty focusing.

How do you stop eye strain glasses?

For greatest comfort, the lenses of your computer glasses should include anti-reflective coating. Reflections from the front and back surfaces of eyeglass lenses can cause eye strain. Anti-reflective (AR) coating eliminates these annoying reflections.

Is it normal my new glasses really hurt my eyes?

Sometimes a headache from new glasses could signal a bigger issue. “A little bit of a headache with your new glasses that goes away after your first [few] days can be fairly normal, but if you’re having a persistent headache or eye strain…that’s never normal ,” Dr. Adair says.

Why do my eyes hurt after new glasses?

Your eyes could be hurting or straining for many reasons, including working too hard to keep things in focus. You may need to wear glasses some or most of the time to relieve your symptoms. If you find that wearing over-the-counter glasses for near vision partially alleviates your eye strain and helps you focus, that is a good sign.

Do I need eye exam before getting new glasses?

You do not need to have an exam* with an Independent Doctor at a LensCrafters location in order to purchase glasses. However, it is important to schedule an annual eye exam in order to ensure the health of your eyes.

What are signs that you need new glasses?

There are a number of common signs that you may need glasses. They include the following: Frequent squinting: When you squint, you’re doing so because you want to reduce the extra light entering the eye and reduce the size of the blurred image.