Is it normal to feel dizzy after getting new glasses?

In life, we can see people wearing myopic glasses everywhere. We would like to remind these people that when getting glasses, they must go to regular institutions and never choose small optical shops to save money. In addition, they must cooperate seriously with vision tests and choose suitable frames based on their own circumstances. Some people experience dizziness after changing to new glasses. Is this normal?

Is it normal to feel dizzy after getting new glasses?

If you feel dizzy right after getting new glasses, then in this case, because there is a difference in degree between the new and old glasses, it generally takes 2 to 4 weeks to adapt to them. So it is normal to consider this as normal and don't worry. You should be careful not to use your mobile phone or computer for a long time, and try to look at more green plants.

Reason 1: Unprofessional optometry and glasses fitting

Why do I feel dizzy when wearing new glasses? Some people still feel dizzy after wearing new glasses for many days or even half a year, and suffer from headaches, nausea, vomiting, inattention, neurasthenia and other symptoms from time to time. Some even have their myopia worsen.

This may be caused by unqualified glasses or inaccurate eyesight! Simple computer optometry cannot accurately calculate the degree of myopia and other conditions. When fitting glasses for myopia, it is not just a simple check of myopia and astigmatism, but also a number of professional checks such as checking for eye diseases, binocular vision balance, single vision ability, discrimination of the dominant eye, pupil distance, etc. Formal and professional medical optometry is a rigorous and complex process, and glasses must be fitted based on the comprehensive functions of the human eye. When fitting glasses, parameters such as vertex power, pupil distance, and cylindrical axis position must meet the standards, otherwise it will directly affect the effect of correcting vision, causing visual fatigue in users, thereby aggravating vision loss.

Reason 2: Old glasses "reformed" the eyes

Some myopic patients have undergone professional medical optometry, and the glasses they wear are completely in line with the optometry prescription. Why do they feel dizzy when wearing new glasses?

It is possible that the lenses of old glasses will turn yellow and get scratched due to absorption of ultraviolet rays, contact with grease, dry rubbing, etc. during use, and the clarity will naturally be affected. The old glasses "transform" the eyes in the long run, and the eyes also adapt to the old glasses. Therefore, even if the new glasses have the same degree as the old glasses, the new lenses will appear brighter. Comparing the two will cause uncomfortable symptoms.

It is recommended to use the new glasses early the next morning. After a night's rest, your eyes will be more easily adapted to the new glasses. After wearing it for a few days, the dizziness symptoms will disappear.

Reason 3: Different styles of glasses

There is another situation. Because the styles of the new glasses and the old glasses are different (half-frame, frameless, full-frame) and the angles of the glasses are also different, it will cause visual differences and symptoms of dizziness after wearing the new glasses. After a short period of adaptation, you should be able to return to normal.