Does it take a few days to adjust to new glasses?

It can take a few days to a few weeks for your eyes and brain to fully adjust to your new eyewear, whether you are increasing your prescription or wearing eyeglasses for the first time.

Do glasses have an adjustment period?

Until your brain and eyes adjust, you may experience headaches and eye strain. Although you may see better than before, getting used to glasses for the first time can be inconvenient. When you have a new pair of glasses, an adjustment period is completely normal, even if it is unpleasant.

Why is my vision distorted with new glasses?

Answer: Some people may experience a distortion of their peripheral vision after receiving a new glasses prescription. This is a fairly common occurrence that can be a result of the adjustment period as your eyes get used to the new prescription. This distance can in turn affect your peripheral view.

How often should you get your glasses adjusted?

Waiting until you have a hard time seeing can put undo stress on your eyes. How often should you get new glasses? Optometrists recommend updating your prescription every two years, or earlier, if needed.

How long does the adjustment period for glasses last?

Your brain and eyes need a little time to get used to these new sensations. This is called an adjustment period. The adjustment or familiarization period should last no more than two weeks. Even people who have worn glasses much of their lives have an adjustment period when their prescriptions change.

How long does it take to get used to new glasses?

They might want you to come in so they can check your eyes and/or your glasses. Just be aware that while many people will get used to new glasses in two to three days, large changes in prescriptions, a change to progressive lenses, or getting your first eyeglass prescription can take up to two weeks for your eyes to adjust.

How long does it take to adjust to multifocal glasses?

Wearing glasses just for reading or only when working on a computer could extend the adjustment time up to two weeks. On the other hand, transitioning to multifocal lenses, like progressives, tend to require longer periods of time for your eyes to adjust.

What’s the best way to adjust to new glasses?

The best way to help your eyes adjust to your new glasses is to wear them. Put your new glasses on as soon as you wake up and wear them as much as you can each day. Don’t go back and forth with your old glasses, even if your old pair is more comfortable.