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Have you recently noticed that your eyes seem to be changing, even though you are consistent about wearing your glasses or contact lenses? It can feel frustrating to go to an eye appointment and find out that your prescription has changed. But rest assured knowing that it’s normal for the eyes to change over time, and all patients will need different prescriptions throughout their lives.

The Most Common Reasons Why Your Prescription Might Have Changed

Every patient is unique, and there are different reasons why your prescription might have changed. These are some of the most common causes of vision changes:

• Age-related changes, especially for patients over the age of 40 who have presbyopia and need reading glasses.
• Screen time and digital eye strain, which might cause blurriness.
• Other health conditions that can affect the eyes, like diabetes, high blood pressure, or thyroid issues.
• Hormonal changes, such as pregnancy or menopause.
• Underlying eye conditions that affect vision, including cataracts, astigmatism, or early glaucoma.
• Growth spurts during childhood and teenage years.

Why Vision Changes Shouldn’t Be Ignored

Vision changes are more than just an inconvenience. If you continue using a prescription that no longer matches your eyes, then you might start experiencing complications and side effects.

For example, using old glasses or contact lenses can result in headaches and eye strain. The wrong prescription could even affect your depth perception, which might increase the risk of falling or an accident.

Additionally, ignoring rapid or unusual vision changes could cause you to miss an underlying health issue that needs to be addressed. When these things are caught early, it’s possible to use interventions to slow or stop the underlying cause of vision loss.

The best way to stay ahead of your prescription and ensure that you are using the right vision correction lenses is by maintaining regular eye exams. We’ll track your eyes over time to see the trends as your vision changes. Additionally, contact our office as soon as possible if you notice any unusual changes in your vision.

Expert Eye Care for the Whole Family

If you think that your eyes are changing, then it’s time to visit with an eye doctor. Our team is here to answer your questions and provide comprehensive eye exams so that you always know what is happening with your eyes.

Whether you need an updated prescription or it’s time for an annual eye exam, we are always here to help. Contact our team at Temecula Creek Optometry for an appointment: (951) 302 -1331.