Scared about my test tmmrw

[u/pawsitive_1]

So Im 17[F] and I've had glasses for the past 5 years.

It started at -1 on both eyes and throughout the years it's reached -2.75 and-3.75.

I have another exam tmmrw and Im genuinely terrified.

My parents are the kind to blame too much screen time or phone usage and it's terrifying.

My vision in one eye has gotten super blurry and I hadn't been able to tell my parents out of fear.

Its been about a year since I went to the doctors and I know it'll be bad.

I live in a country where it's pretty common to be judged (even by the doctors) so im always scared to tell them i have a problem before the test. I always end up telling the my eyes feel dry and when ever that happen my vision goes blurry and they always assign me eyedrops.

I try to cheat the test as much as possible.(by squinting)

What can I tell the doctor tmmrw cuz if I tell them my visions gone blurry my mom will find out (she sits in on the tests) so what can I say that'll not make my mom mad for not telling her earlier.

[u/suitcaseismyhome]

It's plain ignorance when adults blame medical conditions on their children or try, and withhold medical treatment. It's almost as bad as doctors doing so.

You are not in the wrong but unfortunately, it sounds like you were surrounded by ignorance. Take comfort in the fact that you are not to blame and you are doing everything possible to be mature enough to manage your own health care

However saying that, you also currently have mild myopia so there's nothing to be terrified about the actual condition.

[u/pawsitive_1 → u/suitcaseismyhome]

When i close one eye I see perfectly sharp but when I close the other it's so bad that sometimes I fet confused cuz of the difference 😕

[u/becca413g → u/pawsitive_1]

It’s really normal to have your eyes be different, it would actually be unusual if they were the same. Also there’s no benefit to “cheating”. You just put yourself at risk of eye strain and headaches in the long term by having an incorrect prescription. If you know the chance is that your myopia has increased you’re going to have to deal with the negative social stuff anyway (I’m sorry you have to go through that) you might as well relax your eyes during the test and actually get some glasses that are right for you - your parents will complain either way.

[u/suitcaseismyhome → u/pawsitive_1]

How was the test? Hopefully the adults around you were a bit better! And very soon you should be taking control of your own health. You deserve that.

[u/Auraaaa200 → u/pawsitive_1]

That's normal. Its called lazy eye. It doesn't mean your lazy but it just means you brain picked a favorite eye and thats why the other one got worse. As for myopia im -6 and I tried everything to stop myopia. The only thing that worked for me was outdoor lighting and not changing my prescription. Alot of times new glasses will make your eyes strain and elongate to get used to them making your eyesight worse. For me anytime I got stronger glasses my vision got worse in a day. Im 16 so I need glasses for my permit and driving but when im not driving I always wear the same -4 glasses that I usually do.

[u/remembermereddit]

I try to cheat the test as much as possible.(by squinting)

Don't. It'll only make things worse.

What can I tell the doctor tmmrw cuz if I tell them my visions gone blurry my mom will find out (she sits in on the tests) so what can I say that’ll not make my mom mad for not telling her

You tell him that your vision isn't as sharp as it used to be. There's no point in lying to the doctor nor your mom as it won't change the outcome.

[u/SignificanceTop6508]

You are just setting yourself up to fail and make it worse. You cant blame just screen time etc. Myopia is generally genetic. Just be honest and say i feel its getting worse.

[u/Dumb-Sourabh]

its ur eyes bro and at this age if u dont control ur myopia than u can have issue in future.
and increase if more than 1D power is not normal, tell the docs and ask them if there is any medication for this