Eyes tested today - Need some help (I am 16)?!
Question: Eyes tested today - Need some help (I am 16)!?
Ok, I had my eyes tested today!. I had to look at letters etc, a green and red tape, to see which circles stood out more and had lights shined in my eye, the usual, anyway I used the brand spec-savers!. i thought they were good and co-operative!. They came back with the results, so I have a few questions:
1!. What does longsighted mean!?
2!. When will I have to use my glasses!?
3!. Would they give me glasses for no reason!? (just to make money)
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1!. What does longsighted mean!?
2!. When will I have to use my glasses!?
3!. Would they give me glasses for no reason!? (just to make money)
Thanks!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Ok longsighted is hypermetropia!. It means that light from a distance focuses behind your retina and not on it!. and the closer the object is the further it focuses behind the retina!. Wish I could draw you a diagram!. At your age the Crystalline lens, the lens inside your eye can compensate up to a about +4 dioptres at distance but as you try to read that goes up to about +8 dioptres!. So you may have problems reading!. Without knowing your RX I can not really advise you!. Use your spectacles when you wish to see clearly!. Spectacles DO NOT make your eyesight worse and no optometrist would prescribe them without good reason!. If you can send me a copy of your RX (prescription|) I can give you a better answer!. Philip FBDO
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It would be useful if you stated what your prescription was as well as the uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA)!. With those numbers, it is generally easier to advise on the extent to which you are longsighted and how good your vision with and without glasses is!. This will give a better indication of when and how you should wear your glasses!.
If I may make make a few comments to some of the above answers:
A 'professional' optician is by default never there to make money or advise incorrectly!? The number of people who have been advised by their opticians to wear glasses at -0!.50D or +0!.50D, especially kids who have no requirement for them is astounding!. Harold Shipman was an exceptionally professional doctor - ask his patients relatives!. The reason for such stringent health and safety laws from the Health Care Commission etc is because of unscrupulous 'professional' practitioners!. Pick up a copy of Optician Magazine to see how many are on the take, especially from NHS freebies which would apply based on this age!.
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If I may make make a few comments to some of the above answers:
A 'professional' optician is by default never there to make money or advise incorrectly!? The number of people who have been advised by their opticians to wear glasses at -0!.50D or +0!.50D, especially kids who have no requirement for them is astounding!. Harold Shipman was an exceptionally professional doctor - ask his patients relatives!. The reason for such stringent health and safety laws from the Health Care Commission etc is because of unscrupulous 'professional' practitioners!. Pick up a copy of Optician Magazine to see how many are on the take, especially from NHS freebies which would apply based on this age!.
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longsighted where you can't see things clearly close to you as it goes a bit blurry!. I mean you'd probably only need them for watching tv and reading plus they help you read faster!. They shouldn't give you glasses for no reason if you're not sure about spec-savers go to boots or another opticians for a second opinion!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You need glasses for close up work like reading
If you can see to read and focus on objects close to you then don't bother with glasses yet!.
You can try glasses for near-sight in most chemists if you want to see if they make a difference before you buy some!.
Just ask your optician for a copy of your prescription and try glasses with the same prescription in the chemists!. (probably something like +1!.0)Www@Answer-Health@Com
If you can see to read and focus on objects close to you then don't bother with glasses yet!.
You can try glasses for near-sight in most chemists if you want to see if they make a difference before you buy some!.
Just ask your optician for a copy of your prescription and try glasses with the same prescription in the chemists!. (probably something like +1!.0)Www@Answer-Health@Com
For answer one and two the other respondants are correct!. I will tell you what I tell my patients, glasses are only to help you see!. They have no bearing on the health of your eyes!. they can not make your eyes better or worse!. So if you were doing well the brand you were wearing and do not feel that there is a significant difference between the two then were the ones you can afford!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
First!.!.they would never give you glasses just for the money of it!.!.that would be fraud and malpractice and they could be sued!. Farsightedness!.!.or hyperopia means that you can see better at a distance than up close!.!.tho that depends on the rx!.!.chances are if this is your 1st pr!.!.than your prescription isnt too much!.!.so youll probably need them when trying to see clearly fom 5 inches to 36 inches!.!.theyll prevent eyestrain and headaches so wear them for all close work!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
1) long sighted means you find it hard to focus on things that are close to you
2) you would have to use glasses for reading and close work
3) they wouldn't give you glasses for no reason but i don;t think you have to wear them all the timeWww@Answer-Health@Com
2) you would have to use glasses for reading and close work
3) they wouldn't give you glasses for no reason but i don;t think you have to wear them all the timeWww@Answer-Health@Com
im not sure about your 1+2 questions but i can answer question 3!. Im sure they wouldnt sell you glasses for no reason, People that test your eyes care about you and your eyes and wouldnt want to give you glases when not needed, which could hurt your eyesWww@Answer-Health@Com
Longsighted means that you will have trouble seeing up close, like reading papers, magazines, or such!.
You may use them for general use, if you wish!.
No, they'll give you glasses if you need themWww@Answer-Health@Com
You may use them for general use, if you wish!.
No, they'll give you glasses if you need themWww@Answer-Health@Com
no honey, they wouldn't do it to make money, they would simply give you an honest appraisal of your eyesight after an honest test!.
if they tell you to wear the glasses then please wear them, they are trying to help you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
if they tell you to wear the glasses then please wear them, they are trying to help you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Long sighted means you can see things really far away but wont see things as good when they are up close!.
You'll need your glasses for things like reading!.
I don't think they do that, because wearing glasses when you don't need them make your eyes worse!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You'll need your glasses for things like reading!.
I don't think they do that, because wearing glasses when you don't need them make your eyes worse!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Long-sighted means that you can see things well that are far away, but not things that are really close - so you'll be okay in normal day-to-day life, but things like reading or sewing will probably require glasses!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
1!. condition of the eyes where distant objects; but not close ones; can be seen clearly
2!. When you watch tv, maybe reading the board at school, reading books!.!.!.
3!. No!. lol!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
2!. When you watch tv, maybe reading the board at school, reading books!.!.!.
3!. No!. lol!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
1!. You have some blurring when looking at things close up but no problem with distance
2!. Close work
3!. NoWww@Answer-Health@Com
2!. Close work
3!. NoWww@Answer-Health@Com
1!. It's called farsighted and you can't see to read!.
2!. When you read!.
3!. Really dumb question!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
2!. When you read!.
3!. Really dumb question!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Why didn't you ask them when you were there!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
I'll support FMJ!.
Longsighted means your eyes have a little less focusing power then the nominal ideal!.
Unlike short-sight, where a refraction error leads almost instantly to a noticeable distance blur, a small to moderate longsighted Rx may not cause any blur at all because you have a mechanism in the eye to make it optically stronger!. It's what you do every time you do close-work!.
So when you are on the computer, reading, writing, your eyes are working harder than the average, and you are having to put a little effort (usually unconsciously) into distance vision!.
*If the eyes are happy to do this without complaint or fatigue, the Rx is not necessary*!.
This varies from person to person and cannot simply be deduced from the size of the Rx!.
You don't *have* to wear the glasses at all!. They may be *useful* for prolonged closework!. Or a complete waste of money!. That should have been discussed at the examination!.
And I have seen at least hundreds of people who have been given low +ve prescriptions that they didn't need, and it's difficult to conclude other than that it was done for the benefit of the prescriber's practice rather than the person!.
Don't misunderstand: *some* very small prescriptions can be very valuable!. It depends on the individual: age, job requirements, binocular vision balance and flexibility!.!.!.
Optometrist, retired!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Longsighted means your eyes have a little less focusing power then the nominal ideal!.
Unlike short-sight, where a refraction error leads almost instantly to a noticeable distance blur, a small to moderate longsighted Rx may not cause any blur at all because you have a mechanism in the eye to make it optically stronger!. It's what you do every time you do close-work!.
So when you are on the computer, reading, writing, your eyes are working harder than the average, and you are having to put a little effort (usually unconsciously) into distance vision!.
*If the eyes are happy to do this without complaint or fatigue, the Rx is not necessary*!.
This varies from person to person and cannot simply be deduced from the size of the Rx!.
You don't *have* to wear the glasses at all!. They may be *useful* for prolonged closework!. Or a complete waste of money!. That should have been discussed at the examination!.
And I have seen at least hundreds of people who have been given low +ve prescriptions that they didn't need, and it's difficult to conclude other than that it was done for the benefit of the prescriber's practice rather than the person!.
Don't misunderstand: *some* very small prescriptions can be very valuable!. It depends on the individual: age, job requirements, binocular vision balance and flexibility!.!.!.
Optometrist, retired!.Www@Answer-Health@Com