How do I stop my eye prescription from getting worse?

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asked Sep 30, 2023 in Eye Health by laridah4393 (1,480 points)
How do I stop my eye prescription from getting worse?

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answered Mar 26 by Withoutbinds (10,420 points)
To stop your eye prescription from getting worse limit your screen time, use atropine eye drops or specialty lenses and get regular eye exams.

Also to stop your eye prescription from getting worse you should avoid reading or working in dim light, take breaks from screens to stretch your eye muscles, get outdoors and wear sunglasses when you're out and wear protective eye gear for any sports or other hobbies.

You should also eat a healthy and balanced diet that is rich in vitamins, antioxidants and minerals which can support eye health and get enough quality sleep which is crucial for overall health including your eye health.

Getting regular exercise can also improve circulation and overall health and can improve your eye health.

Being able to see better without your glasses is due to natural fluctuations in your vision, changes in lighting and even a slight shift in how your eyes focus which also called second sight.

It's normal for you to be able to see better without your glasses for awhile as your eyes take time to adjust to the glasses.

However if you're still having trouble seeing with your glasses and are still seeing better without wearing your glasses you should let your eye doctor know.

Vision can also naturally fluctuate throughout the day or even from day to day.

And better lighting, eye moisture or even better rest can sometimes lead to a temporary improvement in vision.

And while it's not a common occurrence, there can also be temporary shifts in the eye's natural focusing ability, which can make you see better without your glasses for a short period.

And as the lens of your eye hardens with age, it can also sometimes change the way the light is bent, and can potentially lead to a temporary improvement in either near or distance vision.

And sometimes the eyeglasses may strain your eyes and so you may need to take a break from the eyeglasses to allow your eyes to relax and refocus, leading to a temporary improvement in your vision.

And in some cases, early cataracts can also cause a temporary improvement in your near vision, although this is often followed by a decline in your overall vision.

And sometimes the brain can adapt to a new visual input, leading to a temporary improvement in vision.

While seeing better without your glasses can be normal and should get better with time you should see your eye doctor about it if the vision does not get better with the glasses.

Or if you notice any sudden or significant changes in your vision, especially if the changes in vision are accompanied by dizziness, nausea or headaches.

Or if you experience fogging of your lenses or other visual distortions or if you have any other concerns about your eye health or vision.

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