What is the best way to get used to new glasses?

Getting used to new glasses is a familiarization process

that is different for everyone. For some people it may take a few days and for others a few weeks

Some first-timers may only see the rim of their glasses, while people with stronger prescriptions may get dizzy or have headaches

But don't stress: your brains visual center is adapting you to clear and higher quality vision

It is very important to wear your glasses on a consistent and regular basis. Your eyes are muscles that need to be trained to see

in a better way. People that have multiple prescriptions such as very focals, multi focal or progressives, can take a little longer time to adjust

If you are new to these types of lenses, it is important to wear them consistently and progress in daily activities while wearing them

Start by wearing them while seated, then climbing, the stairs then exercising or playing sports and finally driving

Here are a couple other techniques to help adjust your eyes

Move your head up and down and look through different areas of your lenses and try focusing on objects at different distances

This will help your brain to understand and adapt

Look straight ahead and focus on objects far away

Look through bottom of the lenses and focus on an object closest to you

Turn your head and point your nose where you want to look. This will help bifocals which are vertically aligned

Don't forget to be patient in your adjustment period.

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