VIEWS FOR 20/20 by Dr. Mark Skowron and Dr. Michelle Skowron ADJUSTING TO NEW EYEGLASSES Whether you've just received your first pair of glasses or you're getting an updated prescription, there will be an adjustment period for your eyes and brain. Eye strain and headaches are both common and normal when adjusting to new glasses. You may experience some visual distortion at first, as your brain adjusts from overcompensating for poor vision to the new vision that must be processed differently. You may struggle with depth perception and objects may seem warped, bent, or out of focus. To limit these issues, start by wearing your glasses for short periods and increasing the time each day. Keeping the lenses clean can go a long way, too, since smudges can appear as blurry vision. It's important to resist the temptation to switch back to your old glasses. Remember, your headache is the result of your eyes straining to adjust to your new lenses. An over-the-counter pain reliever may help alleviate minor headaches experienced during your adjustment phase. It's best to wear your new glasses as much as possible to speed-up your adjustment period. When you need to schedule an eye exam, please contact SKOWRON EYE CARE. At Skowron Eye Care, our mission is your vision. P.S. The adjustment period for wearing new eyeglasses may take two days to two weeks. SKOWRON EYE CARE 370 N. York, Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-834-6244 www.skowroneyecare.com VIEWS FOR 20/20 by Dr. Mark Skowron and Dr. Michelle Skowron ADJUSTING TO NEW EYEGLASSES Whether you've just received your first pair of glasses or you're getting an updated prescription , there will be an adjustment period for your eyes and brain . Eye strain and headaches are both common and normal when adjusting to new glasses . You may experience some visual distortion at first , as your brain adjusts from overcompensating for poor vision to the new vision that must be processed differently . You may struggle with depth perception and objects may seem warped , bent , or out of focus . To limit these issues , start by wearing your glasses for short periods and increasing the time each day . Keeping the lenses clean can go a long way , too , since smudges can appear as blurry vision . It's important to resist the temptation to switch back to your old glasses . Remember , your headache is the result of your eyes straining to adjust to your new lenses . An over - the - counter pain reliever may help alleviate minor headaches experienced during your adjustment phase . It's best to wear your new glasses as much as possible to speed - up your adjustment period . When you need to schedule an eye exam , please contact SKOWRON EYE CARE . At Skowron Eye Care , our mission is your vision . P.S. The adjustment period for wearing new eyeglasses may take two days to two weeks . SKOWRON EYE CARE 370 N. York , Elmhurst , IL 60126 630-834-6244 www.skowroneyecare.com