If you are wearing glasses for the first time, it may take some time before you are fully comfortable. You may experience blurry vision, eyestrain, or mild dizziness after prolonged wear. 

It is normal, and most people adjust to their new glasses within a few days. But if the new glasses are causing extreme discomfort, it is a good idea to speak to your eye doctor.

Adjusting to New Eyeglasses

It could be due to depth perception issues if you feel dizzy, disoriented, or experience nausea when wearing new eyeglasses. You are experiencing a form of motion sickness as your depth perception falters during the adjustment period. 

If you experience headaches, your eyes and brain work harder to adapt to the new prescription. This causes you to strain to see clearly. If you retain the same prescription but experience adjustment issues, it could be due to the frame style or new lens.

Signs of Adjustment Issues

Are you getting glasses for the first time, or did you get a new lens type or a stronger prescription? If so, you may go through a brief period of adjusting before you enjoy complete comfort. During the adjustment period, you may have issues with:
 

• Depth perception

• Eyestrain

• Distortion

• Headaches and nausea

• Fishbowl effect

The more frequently you wear the new glasses, the faster you will get used to them. 

Ordering Glasses Online

People who order their prescription glasses online may find that it takes longer to adjust to them. It may happen because the prescription may not be quite right. Some people enter the wrong measurements when ordering prescription glasses online, making wearing the new glasses uncomfortable. 

The glasses may not fit correctly or provide the desired correction. If you ordered your eyeglasses online, visit an eye doctor to get the proper fit. It will help ensure that the new lenses suit your vision needs.

How Long it Takes to Adjust to New Glasses

Most of the discomfort associated with adjusting to new eyeglasses resolves within a few days. But for some patients, the adjustment can take weeks. Contact your optician or eye doctor if you experience headaches, eyestrain, or distorted vision for more than three days. The doctor will re-examine your eyes to ensure that the prescription is accurate, or the eyeglasses were made correctly. 

How to Adjust to New Glasses Quickly
 

To allow your eyes to adjust to new glasses, you should wear them more frequently. Put them on when you wake up and keep them on throughout the day. Try not to switch back to your old glasses, as this will only prolong the adjustment period. Your old glasses may be more comfortable, but you should avoid wearing them immediately after getting new glasses.

Adjusting to new glasses can take time. This is normal, especially if you have a new prescription. Contact your eye doctor if the discomfort continues for more than a few days. When getting new glasses, make sure that the frame fits your face. The eye doctor will measure your face to ensure that the glasses fit comfortably. He will also ensure that the lenses are the correct prescription and are correctly positioned in the frame. 

For more on how long your eyes need to adjust to new glasses, visit Clarity Vision at our office in Apex, North Carolina. Call (919) 367-2832 to schedule an appointment today.