Wearing prescription glasses that weren’t made for your eyes can seem like a quick fix for blurry vision but can lead to big problems for your eyes and overall health. Whether you grab someone else’s glasses or buy non-prescription readers, using the wrong prescription will hurt your vision and eye health over time.
Here’s why you should never wear random prescription glasses; instead, wear prescription glasses from a pro.
Wrong Prescription Causes Eye Strain
Wearing glasses with the wrong prescription will cause eye strain as your eyes will have to work harder to focus on objects. Symptoms of eye strain include headaches, blurry vision, dry eyes, and even neck pain. These are common if you wear glasses that don’t match your unique prescription needs. Over time eye strain will make it harder for you to concentrate and do daily tasks comfortably.
Worsening Vision Problems
Using random prescription glasses can make existing vision problems worse. Glasses are designed to correct specific refractive errors like myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism, or presbyopia (age-related farsightedness). If you wear lenses that don’t match your required correction it may lead to over-correction or under-correction and put extra strain on your eyes. Over time this can make your vision problems worse not better.
Discomfort and Dizziness
Wearing random prescription glasses especially if they are too strong or too weak can cause more than just blurry vision. The mismatch between your actual prescription and the glasses can cause uncomfortable symptoms like dizziness, nausea, or vertigo. These happen because your brain can’t process the mismatched visual information and get disoriented and uncomfortable.
Harmful for Children’s Vision Development
Children’s eyes are still developing and wearing random prescription glasses can have more serious consequences for them. Inaccurate correction during a child’s formative years can interfere with normal vision development and can lead to problems like amblyopia (lazy eye) or strabismus (crossed eyes). Children need to wear glasses prescribed by an eye care professional to ensure proper visual development.
Ignoring Underlying Eye Problems
When you self-prescribe or wear random glasses you may be ignoring underlying eye health issues that need professional attention. Regular eye exams don’t just check your prescription, they also check overall eye health and detect conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. Wearing random prescription glasses instead of seeking professional care can delay the diagnosis of these serious conditions and potentially cause long-term damage.
Poor Fit and Quality
Random prescription glasses from stores are mass-produced and lack the precise measurements to ensure a proper fit. Ill-fitting glasses can cause discomfort in your nose, ears, and temples and can cause skin irritation and even headaches. And these glasses may not have the same quality of lenses or coatings (like anti-glare or UV protection) that you would get from a properly prescribed pair.
Wearing random glasses may seem like a quick fix but can cause strain, and discomfort and even worsen your vision over time. Only a professional eye exam can give you a prescription tailored to your unique vision needs. At Vasan Healthcare Sri Lanka we do comprehensive eye exams to determine the exact prescription you need. Don’t risk your eye health—book an appointment today for a personalized consultation and keep your vision in top shape.
