TIME FOR A CHANGE?
Maybe you’re new to glasses or been wearing them for years, but wondering just exactly when should you update your glasses. Is there a specific time or tell-tale sign? Yes and no. Sometimes it can be tricky to know when exactly to update your glasses, but we have a few reasons that we recommend doing just that!
Headaches or Eye Strain
The most beneficial time to get a new pair of glasses is when your eyes are telling you they need a new prescription! Our eyes have a way of showing us that it is time, but sometimes we have a hard time of listening to our body. If you start to notice an increasing amount of headaches, eyestrain, streaking lights, or hazy vision, this is your eyes’ signal that it is time for a change. Your eyes are ready for something different, so listen to them! This can occur at varying times after getting your glasses… 3 months, 6 months, a year, or maybe longer. But whenever that does occur, don’t ignore your eyes telling you that it is time.
Scratches or Coating Breakdowns
Other times, it’s your glasses that are not standing the test of time. It is normal to get scratches at any point in time. Some can be small and not in the way of your vision, but others can truly be a nuisance and affect the way you see. That is when your lenses should be changed from scratches. We also don’t expect one pair of glasses or your anti-glare coatings to last forever. We do expect your anti-glare coatings to last about a year, but it is common to have them start to breakdown from wear and tear after about a year and a half to two years. Just like with scratches, anytime these things are causing your lenses to be blurry or affecting your vision, it is definitely time to get new lenses!
Fashion
This is the most FUN reason to change your glasses! We are huge advocates of glasses for all occasions. If your main pair is not that one for everything, maybe you are someone who has multiple different types of glasses to alternate for different events! Sometimes you’re getting sick of the same look and need a change, which is totally ok as well. Whatever the case may be, it is just simply fun to get a new pair of glasses, and we can definitely get behind that!
There are lots of different reasons to change your glasses, but it’s not always clear on when exactly that may be. Just trust your eyes, both in function to see when your lenses are breaking down, and when your eyes are giving you signals that they need a different prescription. When you’re ready, we’ll be happy to help you see your very best in that next perfect pair of glasses!
