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Can eye prescription go down?

Joe Ford

Can eye prescription go down?

yes it can go down. I always think it’s interesting that everyone assumes there is only one direction. Me too. My myopic patients in their 40s-50s and even the younger 20 year old myopes are usually flabbergasted when I tell them that their RX is less.

What happens if I lose my eye prescription?

It’s simple, if your prescription came from a specific optometrist or ophthalmologist you simply need to call their office and request a copy of your prescription. They should be able to walk you through the exact steps needed to receive your prescription.

Can your eyes change prescription?

For many people—especially our younger patients—a changing prescription is all part of growing eyes. When you are born, your eye is about 80 percent the size it will be when you become an adult. As our eyes grow larger, the way in which the eyes refract light onto the retina can change.

How can you tell if your eye prescription is wrong?

5 Signs Your Eyeglasses Need a New Prescription

  1. Blurred Vision. One of the most obvious signs that your eyeglasses aren’t correcting your vision like they should is fuzzy and unclear eyesight.
  2. You’re Squinting A Lot.
  3. Your Eyes Feel Tired.
  4. Your Eyes Are Sensitive To Light.
  5. You’re Getting Frequent Headaches.

Can your eye prescription change suddenly?

Usually, a sudden change in eye prescription is abnormal. However, if you haven’t had your eyes checked in a while, it may feel more immediate than it is. (That’s why we suggest everyone above age 6 have an annual optical exam.) Sometimes, abrupt vision changes are due to eye diseases.

Why did my vision get worse all of a sudden?

A problem with any of the components of your eye, such as the cornea, retina, or optic nerve, can cause sudden blurred vision. Slowly progressive blurred vision is usually caused by long-term medical conditions. Sudden blurring is most often caused by a single event.

What causes rapid eyesight deterioration?

Causes of blindness include macular degeneration, stroke, cataract, glaucoma, infection and trauma. Symptoms and signs may include eye pain, eye discharge, or the cornea or pupil turning white. Treatment of blindness depends upon the cause of the blindness.