Why are my new prescription glasses making me dizzy?

Answer by  pinkie (247)

I suggest you go back and get your eyes checked again to make sure you were given glasses with the correct grade. You may be feeling dizzy because the glasses are not fit for what your eyes need. Do you have double vision glasses? If you, it is also possible that you are just getting used to them.

Answer by  Shane (36)

I have found that the brain is trying to process new information when changing from the previous "blurry" state to the new "clear" state of vision. It is this conflict of new information that affect certain parts of the body. One of these parts is the inner ear, which is responsible for your balance, thus making you dizzy.

Answer by  Anonymous

When I get new prescription glasses, I always feel dizzy for the 4-5 days. It's normal, but if it persists, I would suggest going to your eye doctor.

Answer by  Anonymous

Get them to check the pupil distance and curvature of the frames. Otherwise you're lenses might be the wrong shape for you. (This is assuming the lenses aren't wrong)

Answer by  Anonymous

a) The prescription is wrong. Go back b) Your prescription is significantly more negatively powered than before or there is a large difference between eyes (anisometropia). Wait two weeks c) Your prescription now includes 'prism' or 'spherical manipulation'. Wait two weeks d) The glasses are fitted poorly. Get them adjusted

Answer by  Eloisa (32)

It is not unusual to feel dizzy when adjusting to a new prescription. If after wearing your glasses for three weeks you still feel dizzy, return to your ophtalmologist and ask to be re-fitted to confirm whether you received the right prescription. Although rare, you might have received the wrong prescription, so check out that possibility.

Answer by  gleverance (720)

It takes a couple days for your eyes to adjust. You're eyes have gotten used to a certain view and your body and brain have gotten used to your depth perception being a certain way. Your new lens have changed that. If it doesn't clear after a couple days, return to your optometrist and have your prescription checked.

Answer by  Anonymous

Wrong prescription. Get them checked again by licensed opticians. Not sure about your country. In Singapore, opticians need a license for prescribing anything eye-related. Glasses included, of course.