Best Eye Exam at Morgan Vision Care
Tempting as it may be to buy your prescription eyeglasses on the cheap, doing so can waste your money and endanger your eye health in the long run.
Here are 3 reasons to avoid buying cheap eyeglasses:
Poor Vision Correction
If your prescription is complicated, online retailers may not be able to produce the lenses needed to match your prescription. And prescription glasses that don’t match your vision requirements can cause more harm than good. It can lead to headaches, eye strain, and subpar vision, making everyday tasks like reading, working on a computer, and driving difficult.
Incorrect Fit
Purchasing eyewear from online retailers is often problematic as you aren’t being fitted by an actual person, and online face shape guides and measurements are notoriously inaccurate. In contrast, eye doctors and their qualified staff work face-to-face to take exact measurements to ensure that your glasses fit you perfectly, offering optimal comfort and clarity in your daily life. Moreover, any adjustments you may require can be done directly at the eye doctor’s office.
Poor UV Protection
When purchasing sunglasses, it’s important not to settle on a cheaper pair. While cheaper sunglasses may look and feel like luxury quality sunglasses, they don’t always offer the same level of protection. Protecting your eyes from UV rays is critical to protecting you from sight-robbing diseases, such as macular degeneration.
People commonly (and mistakenly) believe that the darker the lenses, the higher the level of protection from UV rays. Sunglasses labeled “polarized” and “100% UV protected” may still allow blue light and other harmful violet light to penetrate through the lenses. This is why it’s important to speak with your eye doctor to learn more about which lenses offer the best protection for your lifestyle needs.
So schedule an eye exam with Dr. Troy Morgan at Morgan Vision Care today and find the perfect pair for you!
Frequently Asked Questions About Prescription Eyeglasses
Q: How can I get rid of reflections on my glasses?
A: If you’re experiencing annoying reflections on your lenses, have your optician replace the lenses with ones that include an anti-reflective coating (AR coating). Though this will come at an extra cost, the AR coating will help you see more clearly, let others see your eyes better, and eliminate annoying glare spots on your lenses.
Q: Why do my eyeglasses cause pain behind my ears?
A: If the arms of the frame are bent too tightly around the ears, you will experience aches behind the ears. Ask your optician to loosen the arms and adjust them as needed for maximum comfort.
Q: Are There Benefits to Wearing Computer Glasses?
A: Computer glasses reduce blue light exposure from computer screens and other digital devices.
If you decide to get blue-light blocking lenses, you can find stylish options with or without a prescription. So if you’re farsighted and wear progressive lenses or bifocals, you can get single-lens computer glasses to match your prescription.
Q: Why should I see an eye doctor when I can easily pick up an inexpensive pair of eyeglasses at the store?
A: You should visit your eye doctor for several reasons. Routine eye exams are the only way to detect underlying diseases (i.e. glaucoma) in their early stages. When caught early, they can be more effectively treated before permanent vision loss occurs. Furthermore, the one-size-fits-all reading glasses that you find at a regular store don’t correct astigmatism or are custom prescriptions made for your vision needs.