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I had a eye exam the other day and I was told I have a minor prescription and in his opinion I didn't need glasses even tho I cannot see road signs . I missed my turn the other day and almost went off the road , and I suffer from headaches , eye strain , and I expressed my concerned and his response was don't drive as you might have guessed that's not an option. just wondering, if a pair of glasses would improve my eyesight and make me and my children safer in the car why wouldn't he just prescribe me glasses ?? after all isn't my safety/health more important than his opinion?? And I did try some lenses and it really made a huge difference , could I just get my numbers from him for this mild scrip and prefer them online ??
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Congratulations to you on pursuing the right answer for your vision issue.

Let us know how your glasses change your vision - hopefully things will be much clearer!  Be sure to get the frames adjusted so they are comfortable.

You can also revisit the optical place to have the glasses adjusted in the future; they should not charge for that service.  I sure hope that you find the glasses really helpful.  Good luck!
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First off I'd like to thank all of you for your responses , I had a 2nd opinion this morning done by another dr and as you all might guess I need glasses so I will be receiving my glasses next week thanks again to all
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It sounds as if you need the glasses to drive.  If the prescription he showed you made your distance vision sharp and clear, then obtain the prescription from your doctor, and have it filled.  You do not need to have it filled at his office; you may go anywhere.
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Definitely go get some glasses to see if that helps.  A big 'shame on you' to a doctor who says your 'mild prescription' doesn't warrant glasses.  If you can't see road signs and are missing turns, you need them.

As KayakerNC suggests, it would be better for a first pair of glasses to get them from a place that can help you find comfortable frames and measure where your pupils are located in the frames once the eyeglass frames are adjusted to be comfortable to you.  The lenses have to be made with the 'center' of the lens located right in front of your pupil.

If you've never worn glasses before, you may not know that some eyeglass frames have different temple lengths (the pieces that go over your ears have the 'bend' that rides on top of your ears farther forward or back).  Some frames have nose pieces that are adjustable and others have to just sit where they sit (nose pieces are not adjustable).  All of this affects comfort of the frames.

Getting frames that are comfortable for you to wear for a long drive would be best.  This is hard to do on line.  If you are in the US, there are lots of inexpensive frames at places like Costco, WalMart, Sears/JCP optical (if those are still around).  Sometimes the big chain eyeglass stores have specials that might bring the cost down.  

For a simple lens like you probably need it won't be too costly.  Much cheaper than paying a deductible or doctor bills for an injury from running into something or, God forbid, someone else.  Good luck!
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Assuming you're in the US, then yes, the prescription is yours and you can take it anywhere you want to get glasses.  The prescription may not include your PD (Pupillary distance - the distance between your pupils) but if you go to a Wally World Vision Center they can check that for you when you try on some glasses.  I would not go online for my 1st attempt at getting glasses.
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Not "prefer them online I meant " order them"
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