Are prescription glasses bad for your eyes? It's a question that's been asked by eyeglasses-wearers and non-wearers alike.
The answer is no, prescription glasses aren’t bad for your eyes. In fact, they actually help you see better and protect your eyes from strain and fatigue.
If you’re in need of glasses, your Palermo Eye Care optometrist will prescribe the right eyewear for your eyes, needs and personal style. Call Palermo Eye Care to schedule your appointment and learn more about what we offer.
Why Do People Wear Glasses?
It's important to understand why glasses and contacts are prescribed to people with vision problems in the first place.
Refractive errors such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism are all caused by a misshapen eyeball. When the eyeball isn’t the correct shape, it can’t properly bend and focus incoming light onto the retina at the back of the eye. This causes objects to appear blurry. Prescription glasses and contacts correct this error by ensuring that light can focus on the retina.
Without glasses, your eyes have to work harder to focus, which can lead to eyestrain, headaches, and fatigue. Wearing glasses can relieve these symptoms and help you see more comfortably.
Can Glasses Worsen Your Vision?
What about the myth that glasses can weaken your eyes? This is simply not true. Wearing glasses with the correct prescription doesn’t change the shape of your eye or affect your vision in any negative way.
In fact, glasses provide sharp, comfortable vision. Meanwhile, sunglasses help protect your eyes from harmful UV rays and reduce the risk of cataracts and some other eye conditions.
So if you’re wearing glasses, don't worry – your glasses aren’t hurting your eyes. Quite the opposite. Just be sure to take good care of your glasses and visit your eye doctor regularly to ensure that your prescription is up-to-date and that your glasses are the right fit for your eyes.
To schedule your appointment, call Palermo Eye Care in Arlington Heights today!
