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Re: Eyestrain

Posted on January 27, 2009, 4:47 pm by Dr Henry Smit

Posted in Eye Strain, Glasses

Pippa Esquaval wrote:

I have a prescription of -2.5- -05.50 x 140 and -1.50. I wear for distance but get eyestrain when not wearing glasses. How much would an optometrist recommend wearing such a prescription? Thanks.

Dr Henry Smit's response:

Dear Pippa,
It appears that the prescription in your right eye is stronger than in the left. This means that if you do not wear glasses, your eyes will not be in focus, both at the same time. This often causes eyestrain. Hence, I would suggest that since you experience eyestrain when not wearing the glasses, that you wear the glasses on a full time basis, or at least as much as you need to eliminate your symptoms.
Dr. Henry Smit

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