I saw an opthamologist yesterday and he gave me a prescription that
differs very much from the one I received a year ago from an
optometrist.  I don't have any problems with my current glasses so I'm
writing to see if anyone could explain the differences (I will call his

Just a Suggestion.
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=red%20herring%27
"Something that draws attention away from the central issue."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Herring

Is there a difference in power between a pair of 1.5 reading glasses
like they sell in the drugstore and a pair of +1.5 diopter sphere
prescription glasses for farsightedness?

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***This is personal opinion, stated without prejudice. I am not a
mental health professional. I am citing research for the purposes of
food-for-thought, or entertainment if it serves as such. I make no

I have minor myopia and am trying to find some visual problem which
could explain the nearsightedness.  I had LASIK four years ago and
tested at 20/20 after the surgery.  Since then I have noticed that my
nearsightedness has stabilised.  I have just recently started using the

I have never posted to a newsgroup before, so I appreciate any help
that other members here can provide.  Thanks in advance for reading.
This past year, around the first week in November is when I noticed my
eyes seemed to be more sensitive to oncoming headlights and traffic

my daughter went to a local optometrist with my wife today. the optometrist
had just graduated from school. i would usually prefer a doctor with more
experience but she was willing to see my daughter. today my daughter sat in
the chair and did some tests. on the vision chart she ...