Do I need Glasses for such a minor prescription?

[kcxxi]

I'm currently 18, attending art school so i am spending a lot of time in front of the computer screen and up close to my sketch book. When I saw my optometrist the Rx made a noticeable difference but I'm still not sure if I should get glasses. My friends say i probably should to prevent my eyes from getting worst since I spend so much time looking at close objects. But my parents don't think I should because they don't think glasses would make a difference.

My left eye is perfectly fine.
My right eye has a prescription of
Cylinder -.50
Axis 100

So i guess the question is: Do i need glasses? Personally I wouldn't mind wearing glasses while attending class or while doing homework.

Thanks

[JodieJ]

If you're have problems with your vision, you're right to doubt the accuracy of the prescription.  Can you get the optometrist (or better yet, his/her associate) to recheck it?  If you do get it filled, make sure the shop offers a 30-day money back guarantee.

[kcxxi]

Actually, I have trouble seeing the projection screen in class. Also, I had trouble reading the menu at a local coffee shop. This is why I'm not sure. It also causes me to doubt the accuracy of this prescription.

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

This prescription only benefits your optometrist.  I would not prescribe such a minor prescription unless you were having a problem.

Dr. O.

[JodieJ]

I doubt that this Rx will make a noticeable difference to you.