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Medical Forum / General / Vision / August 2005Strong prescription?
I just got a new prescription that's -2.25 and -2.75. My doctor says this is "quite strong". Is it? >I just got a new prescription that's -2.25 and -2.75. My doctor says this >is > "quite strong". Is it? Most doctors would call it "mild" to "moderate." It's "strong" enough that you need glasses when you drive, go to a movie or read from a blackboard. That's what your doctor was trying to convey, probably in response to the implied question "do I really need glasses?" -MT I'm pleased to hear that for a couple of reasons - he seemed surprised that I didn't already wear them all the time (I was -2.25 then) and I read that beyond -2 its often the case that people need to. Is that your experience also? Thanks >>I just got a new prescription that's -2.25 and -2.75. My doctor says this >>is [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >-MT Dear lise, What is your concern about a "strong prescription"? That you will not longer be able to get along without your -2.5 diopter glasses? Best, Otis (Engineer) > Dear lise, > > What is your concern about a > "strong prescription"? Dear Lise, Please disregard Otis's postings. He is not in the medical profession and not in any position to give medical advise. Thank you! Allen > I'm pleased to hear that for a couple of reasons - he seemed surprised > that I > didn't already wear them all the time (I was -2.25 then) and I read that > beyond -2 its often the case that people need to. Is that your experience > also? "Need" is pretty subjective - it's obvious you don't "need" them for everything. Mostly people wear glasses full time because it's a hassle taking them off and on. My advice is don't worry about the effect on your eyes. Human research shows that myopia follows pretty much the same pattern whether you wear glasses or not. Wear them to drive. Otherwise use common sense. Be skeptical when anyone tells you there are major effects either way - wearing or not wearing glasses. -MT, OD Thanks Mike that's good to hear. I don't need them for everything like you say just for more challenging visual activities but when people are pointing things out and you have to admit you can't see them, it makes you wonder if you'r going blind! >> I'm pleased to hear that for a couple of reasons - he seemed surprised >> that I [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > >-MT, OD |
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