Do you suspect that you might need glasses? Are you putting up with headaches, eyestrain, difficulty focusing or maintaining concentration when you read or use computers? You might find that your eyes get tired later in the day from all the hard work you are doing. They might even get red and sore. How do you know if you need glasses, or need to take more breaks from your work?
If you notice any of the following symptoms, you should have an eye exam with an Optometrist. This will quickly tell you whether you need glasses.
Difficulty seeing things in the distance
Difficulty focusing on close objects for long periods
Total inability to focus on close objects any more due to aging
Needing to squint at everything to make it clearer
Soreness at your temples after reading
Soreness at your forehead after reading
Frowning at text to concentrate on it
Red eyes after reading
An eye exam will identify if you have myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (long sightedness), astigmatism or presbyopia. Sometimes you can have combinations of these benign but annoying eye conditions that make it difficult to get on with your day.
The good news is that it is easy to get relief from your symptoms with the right pair of glasses. Wouldn’t it be nice to see in comfort again? The right pair of glasses or contact lenses can help you to see clearly in comfort without having to squint or frown or enlarge the font on your screen.
You do not have to put up with annoying symptoms that distract you from your work. Have your eyes tested and get the help you deserve today.