New Glasses Fishbowl Effect

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February 19, 2021

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New Glasses Causing Fishbowl Effect

Woman with fishbowl effect new glassesIf 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. 

Fishbowl Effect and Other Adjustment Issues 

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: 

  • General distortion 
  • Blurred vision 
  • Decreased depth perception 
  • Eyestrain 
  • Nausea 
  • Headache 

Adjusting to New Lenses  

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.  

What If I Don’t Adjust to My New Glasses? 

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 againAlternatively, 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.  

Your Vision at Your Fingertips

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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