Let me tell you, dealing with constant eye strain and headaches was a real struggle. I felt like I was constantly battling to focus, and reading for any length of time was just impossible. It affected my work, my hobbies, and honestly, my overall mood. I knew I needed to find a solution, and that's when I started exploring the possibility of prism glasses.
For years, I'd been wearing glasses, but something still wasn't right. I remember visiting a new optometrist who asked if words still appeared fuzzy even with my glasses on. It was a revelation! I realized I wasn't just seeing fuzzy words; I was seeing double. It was especially noticeable when reading and writing. I had to practically press my face against the page to decipher the text. This was incredibly frustrating, and I wondered why no one had picked up on this before.
I also experienced some strange sensations. When I first tried on a pair of glasses with prism correction, it felt like the horizontal lines in the room were converging. Like the corners were narrowing for a split second. It was disorienting, and I had some initial trouble with depth perception. It was definitely an odd feeling, but I was hopeful that it would lead to some relief.
After getting my prescription updated with prism lenses, specifically +2BI in each lens, I noticed a significant difference. I have convergence insufficiency and vertical heterophoria, which means my eyes have trouble working together. The prism lenses helped align my vision and reduced the strain on my eye muscles. It took some getting used to, but overall, it's been a game-changer.
I was prescribed 2 diopters of prism in each lens. Initially, adjusting to them took a bit of time, but the results have been amazing. Before, I couldn't read or focus for extended periods without experiencing intense eye strain and headaches. Now, those symptoms are practically gone. I can finally enjoy reading and working on my computer without the constant discomfort.
I had prism in my lenses added about a year and a half ago to help with my convergence issues. I have 2 prism base in in both lenses. At first, it felt strange, like my eyes were constantly adjusting to the new lenses. Even with the initial odd feeling, it's been so worth it!
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If you're considering prism glasses, here are a few things I learned along the way: