Hyperopic Shift

[princejlynn]

I went to my optometrist in February, and was told that my prescription had a 50% change over the last year. I had my blood sugar checked, to include an A1C. That all came back normal. Since then, my eyes have been constantly changing. For example, I saw her last Tuesday and Friday, and the prescription had changed in that short of time. My distance vision has improved enough that I cannot see well up close and need glasses to read and use the computer. It changes so frequently that it is pointless to get the prescription changed, so I have constant eye strain and headaches. There doesn't seem to be an answer so far. I have an appointment for an ophthalmologist and a retina specialist coming up. I just wish it would stop..... Has this happened to anyone, or has anyone heard of this? Please help......

[princejlynn]

Thanks for the response Sandy. I had this done last Friday, and she took my prescription before dilation and after. They matched. She said that a normal change in prescription is 1/4 of a step or so.....I have changed 5 steps in the last year. Any other suggestions? Thanks again.

[Sandy Feldman, MD, MS]

Dear princejlynn,

I would recommend that you seek the care of an eyeMD and ask for a prescription check with your eyes dilated. This will help to determine your “true” prescription, when you cannot strain your eyes.

Dr. Feldman

Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California