What to Expect When Adjusting to New Glasses

If you’ve been wearing glasses for a long time, you know that it can take a while to adjust to a new pair of glasses. It can take a few days or even longer to fully adjust your eyes to the new glasses. Just like breaking in a new pair of shoes, it takes time for glasses to feel natural and normal in your day to day life. In this blog post, we will review the symptoms you might experience while adjusting to new glasses and some tips that may help you get used to them quicker. 

Symptoms of Adjusting to New Glasses

When you get new glasses, especially if there was a change to your prescription, your brain and eyes are learning to work with your new prescription to give you clearer vision. This could take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on how much the prescription changed and other factors. Here are some common symptoms people experience when wearing new glasses:

  • Difficulty focusing 

  • Eye strain

  • Mild visual distortions- the “fishbowl” effect

  • Dizziness

  • Mild headaches

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, they should be relatively mild and improve as time goes on and you get used to the new glasses. If any of these symptoms persist longer than a few weeks, see your optician!

A Few Tips to Adjust Quickly to Your New Glasses

Although there is no “quick fix” to adjusting to new glasses, here are some things you can do to make the process a bit easier:

  • Make sure your frames fit correctly- we can check this here at the Optical Shop!

  • Wear your glasses consistently- at least for an hour or more daily.

  • Stop wearing the old glasses- it will confuse your eyes and brain!

  • If it’s been more than a few weeks and you’re still experiencing issues, have your prescription re-evaluated- it may have to be adjusted.

If you’re looking to get new glasses this year, we can help with that! We will make sure your new glasses fit properly and you’re on your way to improved vision and style. Just contact the Optical Shop at Westport at (203) 222-7870 or OpticalShopofWestport@gmail.com to make an appointment! We look forward to helping you.