12 common questions for people with glasses

Do you wear glasses?

We are not talking about those stylish party frames that you only wear for an hour or two.

If you can’t go a second without your spectacles, if you are committed to a never ending relationship with your glasses, we are talking about you. There are some day-to-day problems that people with 20/20 vision will never understand.

Glasses should solve your problems not add to them.

Though minor, these issues are annoying enough to make glasses less desirable. In some scenarios, our spectacles get in the way of fun, for instance, fixing your glasses every now and then while you are playing your favorite sport; Been there too?

We understand your everyday struggle to put up with your specs. While we love the fact that glasses help you see, there is also a not-so-pleasant side to wearing glasses.

Here we have answered some most common questions that every eyeglass wearer will relate to.

1. Why do my glasses slide down my nose?

If your frame is loose or old, you might have this problem. If your skin is oily or you use a sticky moisturizer, it can be contributing to this problem. See an optician for frame adjustment or add nose pads in your glasses to solve this issue. If you want to buy online glasses, make sure you consider frame measurements so that it would fit perfectly on your face.

2. Why are my glasses always dirty?

Touching your glasses’ lenses too often can cause this problem. Dirt can build up on the lenses making them dirty and blocking your vision. Take special care of your spectacles and clean them at least twice a day.

3. Why do I have a blurry vision when reading through my bifocals?

This can happen when your glasses slide from the position they are supposed to be on. Also, when we are reading, we blink less which leads to dry eyes and blurry vision. Read in a bright light, blink often and always use the updated prescription.

4. Why my transition lenses don’t work in the car?

Transition lenses turn dark when you come into contact with the UV rays. The windshields of your car already have this filter which is why you might feel this way. However, you must use polarised sunglasses to avoid glare while driving.

5. How can I reduce glare while driving at night?

Glare is a matter of trouble even more so when you are driving. To reduce it, make sure you wear glasses with anti-reflective and anti-glare coatings. Where regular glasses reflect almost 8% of the light, anti-glare lenses bring it down to 0.5%.

6. Why is it hard to adjust to my varifocals?

Unlike biocals, varifocals don’t have segregating lines on them which makes it hard for people to get used to them. If you wear varifocals, move your head more rather than your eyes. In case you are still unable to adapt to the change, read this guide to adjust with the varifocal glasses prescription.

7. I wear bifocal glasses but still get a headache after spending time on my computer. What to do?

Your bifocals are not equipped to protect you from the harmful blue light coming from digital screens. Use good-quality blue light glasses to ensure digital protection and reduce the symptoms of digital eye strain.

8. How often should I have an eye test if I wear glasses?

If you wear glasses, consider having exams annually. Vision changes are quite subtle and may even go unnoticed. It is better to have a routine eye checkup to make sure that your vision is not declining or spot symptoms of eye problems early.

9. Why am I always losing my glasses?

This is quite a problem when you have forgotten where you have put your glasses and then having to search for them with poor vision. You can avoid this situation by always keeping your glasses in a case or attach them to a lanyard or chain so they are always secured around your neck.

10. Why do I have a headache when I wear my glasses?

Headache can occur if you are using the wrong prescription. If your eyes feel strained or you experience blurry vision along with headache, visit your eye doctor and have your prescription checked.

11. Will varifocals damage my eyes?

No, there is no way that varifocals would damage your eyes. But, if you are switching between your varifocals and readers every now and then, you might damage your glasses or lose them. If you do a lot of reading or driving, you can have single vision lenses with different focal powers for an all-round vision.

12. Can I buy prescription glasses online?

Yes. There are a lot of eyewear companies that sell prescription glasses online. However, make sure you enter the right facial and eye measurements while ordering your glasses.

Putting up with glasses is a real struggle. Though the modification of glasses have made it an easy-to-wear eye accessory, some people find it difficult to overcome the problems. Hope we have answered your questions and you are now ready to flaunt your frames with full confidence.

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