Blog
EyeQue Team
February 19, 2021
If you are getting glasses for the first time or you have a substantial change in your prescription, your new pair may take some getting used to. Generally, it should only take a couple of days to adjust to your new glasses, but that adjustment period is sometimes disorienting.
One common issue during the adjustment period is called the fishbowl effect. This is when the images you see through your lenses appear to bend along the edges, similar to how the world would look when peering through a fishbowl.
Other issues that you may experience include:
If you’re experiencing the fishbowl effect or other issues, the best way to get adjusted to your new glasses is by wearing them as often as possible.
Try to wear your glasses as long as possible each day, and avoid going back to your older pair if at all possible. If your vision is too distorted to perform tasks safely, like driving or cooking, you may need to switch back to your old pair of glasses. However, the more you switch back and forth between your old and new pair, the longer it will take to adjust.
Sometimes, the new prescription may not be the best fit for you, and you cannot adjust to the new glasses. If this happens, you will need to return to your eye doctor and test your vision again. Alternatively, you can test your vision at home using the VisionCheck from EyeQue. Our smartphone-compatible refraction device is an easy and affordable way to test your vision yourself. You can then use the results to order new glasses online.
With the VisionCheck you can test your vision from home and use the results to order glasses online. Updating your glasses has never been easier!
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