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Re: Astigmatism and New Prescription
Kate wrote:
Hello, I went to an optometrist yesterday. He was not very talkative; I was asking a lot of questions as he was doing exams and just writing stuff down. He would answer me with one word answers. Then, without explaining why, he put drops in my eyes, I didn't even have time to ask "why". Only after he had already put them in he said it was to measure pressure. Also, I know from previous exams that I have astigmatism. To him, however, this was irrelevant as it is not in my prescription! He said my problem was focusing of the eyes, on my prescription there is a number 6 in column "prisme" and it looks like it's a fraction, but I cannot read it. Should I get another exam? If I bring my prescription from 2 years ago and this one (as my eye sight did not change at all), will I be able to get lenses?
Dr Carol Doman's response:
Kate,
I would recommend calling your optometrist’s office. Optometric assistants are very knowledgeable and would be able to answer your questions about your prescription. Astigmatism can change throughout your life and it is possible it may have improved. You will be able to get new glasses with your new prescription.
Dr. Doman
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