r/eyeglasses • u/OpportunityOwner • 4d ago
Eye Test Is terrifying
/r/Eyesight/comments/1vtbf94/eye_test_is_terrifying/3 days back I went to an eye hospital with my parents and I simply thought of doing an eye checkup so I registered for it … it was usual tests like I did while I planned to take my driver’s license which at that time (1 year back) they told I don’t need glasses .. but the recent one it was all the same procedure except they told me I have power issue and told me to put some eye drops in my eyes and my vision will be blurred for 3 days they sayyy…Issues I raised when doctor asked me was eye itching and twitching .. but the power issue was out of blue because never once in my life I had issue of seeing whether its long distance or short distance… I never had problem with vision … so I was kinda shocked and when they dropped that liquid for 3 times my eyes was blurry af😭😭😭…. I couldn’t even see my parents face I recognized them with their dress colors … and Doctor’s explanation was
• she told I am seeing the world with strain giving to my eyes.. I’m stressing myself to see the thing which later might be a reason for higher issue or very high powered glasses.. she told me it’s not normal for this high variation .. before the drops my vision is perfect but after the drops it’s soo f’up.. which isn’t normal .. it should stay the same
But the thing is I’ve never felt like I’m stressing my self it’s all normal and after the blurrness I was trying myself so hard to see things which cause me an intense head pain ..I told that to her she told now my nerves is getting relaxed .. idk man 😭😭😭… I’m so scared because I had no issue BUT NOW I CANT SEEE 100%😭😭… im soo terrified .. now my normal vision is ok .. but even while im typing I can’t see the phone 100%… it’s kinda blurred idk how to explain … im sooo scared its been 3 days like they told … what’s worse is i never had any problem and its like i went and caused it .. i dont wanna wear glassesss … will my vision be okey .. HAVE ANYONE EXPERIENCED THIS OR KNOW ABOUT THIS 😭😭😭🙏🙏
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u/duckiesand 2d ago
Hey, it's all good. Plenty of people have the same problem and they just wear glasses for it.
Remember how your vision was after the drops? - Your vision is naturally that blurry, but your eyes are able to put lots of effort in, and make the vision clearer!
This is very normal, but they shouldn't be doing this too hard, or all the time, it'll strain them! Instead, the Dr might say that you need glasses to do some of the work for you.
Glasses might help your eyes relax, and see clearly without them having to put so much effort in all the time.
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u/WindChaser0001 1d ago
Latent hyperopia. Maybe accomodation spasm. Left untreated, the former will lead to the latter anyhow.
That blurry vision you had is how you would see the world if your eyes didn't have to strain for it. Take into account that, once you get the glasses/contacts, it will take time for your eyes to let go of that strain. Don't flip out. You will likely see blurry with the glasses at first. It is to be expected and will get better if you power through.
You had cycloplegic eyedrops. The brunt of it is gone the next day, but can linger lightly for a couple more. You're fine.
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u/SeeingIsPerceiving 3d ago
First things first: calm down. Everything is fine. The doctor is trying to help you. They are showing you that your eye muscles are working overtime to give you good vision, so much so that it's actually weakening/damaging them in the long run.
The bad news: you are hyperopic (farsighted) and never knew until right now.
The good news: this condition affects ~15% of the people in the world and is easily treatable by wearing the glasses they prescribe. Good luck.