Signs You Might Need Prescription Eyeglasses

There are many signs that can help you determine whether your power of sight is fading. According to the Visual Impact Institute, approximately 60 percent of the global population requires some sort of vision correction.

The good news, however, is that most forms of visual impairments are correctable or avoidable. The secret to understanding the signs of vision impairment is not a mystery. You just need to understand the symptoms that indicate it might be time to consider prescription eyeglasses. Nowadays, it seems like most people wear eyeglasses, and more should be wearing them.

Interestingly, many people do not even know that they need prescription eyeglasses. Maybe you have been going on for years without them. You probably failed to notice the gradual change in your vision, or simply did not bother to go for an eye exam. Whatever the case, you need to understand that people’s vision changes over time.

To manage daily activities like reading, driving, or working on a computer, you need to maintain your eyesight. It is important to schedule regular appointments with an ophthalmologist or optometrist. You should make an appointment if you experience any vision problems, even if you are not due for a visit. You might discover a problem that is easily treatable without eyeglasses. You have nothing to lose by scheduling an appointment.

Some of the signs and symptoms to look out for when determining whether you need prescription eyeglasses include the following:

Frequent Squinting

If you find yourself frequently squinting, you might be doing so intending to reduce the size of a blurry image. You might also be doing so to reduce the level of light reaching your eyes. Although squinting is a temporary fix, it can also be a clear sign that you need prescription eyeglasses. You do not need to compensate for poor vision by squinting. Whether you are nearsighted or farsighted if you are frequently squinting, visit an eye doctor as soon as possible.
 

Eye Strain or Fatigue

Various factors can contribute to eye pain or strain, such as allergies, flu, and lack of adequate sleep. If the pain you are experiencing persists for several days, you need to go for an eye exam. Similarly, you need to visit a specialist if you experience eye pain due to regular activities such as reading or watching TV, or due to normal eye movements. The last thing you want to experience is an eye infection, vision change, or undiagnosed health problem.
 

Frequent Headaches

If you experience frequent headaches, it may be a sign that you have a vision problem that requires prescription eyeglasses. Those headaches may stem from astigmatism or farsightedness, which can cause distant and close objects to appear blurry. As you strain to focus on things, it can lead to headaches.

Other signs you might need prescription eyeglasses include blurred vision, seeing halos around light, frequent eye rubbing, and closing one eye to read. To learn more about signs of vision impairment, call the Advanced Vision Institute at (702)819-9800. Feel free to visit us at our office in Las Vegas, Nevada.