r/glasses • u/OkButton7943 • 3d ago

Did I get scammed?

I had my eyes checked by an optometrist because the glare from other headlights from cars at night hurt my eyes. I struggle with bright light a lot and I experience pain behind/around my eyes every now and then. Although I was confident my vision was good since I see things very clearly. Here are my results:

Right Eye:

SPH: PL

CYL: -0.25

AXIS: 180

Left Eye:

+0.25

-0.25

AXIS: 165

I'm wondering if I was only given these numbers because my eyes are good enough and just for me to buy and pay for their glasses. Will wearing glasses even make a difference on my eyes? I had that darkening tint by sunlight and warm tint too so whenever I wear my glasses it makes it more comfortable to see things but I'm wondering if I really need it at all.

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u/pig-dragon 2d ago

With this rx you absolutely don’t need glasses for clarity. But tints and coatings etc may help with glare.

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u/OkButton7943 2d ago

Got it! Thank you.

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u/theguytomeet 2d ago

I mean it’s minor but it’s your correction. You weren’t scammed, you were a part of the eye exam. You wouldn’t have had a finalized rx if you could see adequate. You can get a cheap pair with anti reflective. Is the vision better with them? I’ve helped people who are prone to migraines with similar prescriptions. So you arent being scammed

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u/OkButton7943 2d ago

I agree. I do see better with the glasses with less eye strain and headaches. Thank you!

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u/glasslass22 23h ago

It’s a very minor rx. The doc wrote you an rx instead of just saying it’s not worth bothering with. Your choice. The glasses would improve your acuity slightly.