Glasses for a -0.25 prescription?

[Anonymous]

My optician is on maternity leave and I really, really disliked the person who's filling in - so, I do recognize that part of my distrust in her recommendation is b/c of the personality clash.

I had eye surgery several years ago and have been noticing an eyesight decline over the past couple of years that's very annoying. My eyes tested at -0.25 in both, which I understand often goes uncorrected. I'm pretty sure the only reason it's bothersome to me is because I was at 20/20 so I know how perfect it could be. I'd never wear contacts or glasses at this time, though, because living without is much better.

My 8 year old son, coincidentally, had the exact same prescription. The eye doctor suggested purchasing him glasses for far away (black/white board work) and he could remove for reading or working at his desk. I think taking glasses off and on through the day will lead to him losing them. I *think* if I never knew how great my vision could be, I'd likely not complain at all about what it is. (He's never complained or said he can't see anything, but he did make lots of ooohs and ahhhs during the test itself when he saw how much clearer things were.) Maybe I'm wrong, what have you done with this minor prescription for your child?

[Anonymous]

I would get a pair and see if it helps. It helped mine a lot.

[Anonymous]

My optometrist cousin said it’s a waste of money. Happy to sell you glasses, but that’s her take.

[Anonymous]

I have this in one eye (other eye needs nothing at all), and I haven't gotten glasses yet. My optometrist (a friend) said he wouldn't get glasses if he were me, but also that a lot of places will let you try and return for 100% money back, so I could give it a whirl and see how I feel. I might-- I'm like you, 20/20 until recently, so it's annoying.

That said, it's my understanding that it's different for kids-- getting weak glasses now could correct his eyesight ("in the brain"), reducing the need for stronger prescriptions in the future. But do look into that-- I may not be entirely correct.

[Anonymous]

I have -0.25 and -0.75 and carry glasses with me. It helps, especially for driving and any ppt presentations at work (and subtitles for foreign movies).

I've had the same prescription for 20 years, so I don't find it annoying. Take glasses on and off as needed, it's not a big deal for you or your DC.

[Anonymous]

OP, you sound extremely high maintenance.

[Anonymous]

I have glasses for -0.5 vision, and they make a huge difference. Without them, I couldn't read a blackboard from the back of a classroom or recognize someone a long hallway away. I often remove them for close work although I don't absolutely need to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, you sound extremely high maintenance.

And you sound useless. Not one ounce of help.

[Anonymous]

DS is 7 and the My Eye Doctor optometrist prescribed him reading glasses with a really minor correction. DH went to an ophthalmologist and told her about DS's glasses. The ophthalmologist said that she would never prescribe a child that age reading glasses unless they needed a major correction. She was completely discussed that a doc would even consider doing this because it could have a negative impact on a child's vision. Kids' vision is still stabilizing at 7 and it will very likely adjust over the next year as he spends more time reading and being in school.