The lenses may be ready before your brain is. A few things can feel different while the two get acquainted.
A new progressive prescription can change how peripheral areas of the lens feel at first.
Progressive lenses combine different viewing zones in one lens. At first, the floor can feel slightly off and peripheral vision may seem different while your brain figures out where to look.
Consistent wear gives your brain time to adapt to the different viewing zones in progressive lenses.
Going back and forth to your old glasses can make adaptation harder. Regular wear gives your brain a better chance to settle into the new lenses.
Progressive lenses include an intermediate viewing area for distances such as a computer or work surface.
Looking sideways can take some practice. IRIS recommends turning your head toward what you want to see and being extra careful on stairs during the first few days.
If new progressives still feel significantly uncomfortable after an adjustment period, the fit and prescription are worth checking.
Some people adjust quickly; others need days or a few weeks. If significant discomfort sticks around, have the fit and prescription checked. Sometimes the fix is simply an adjustment.
IRIS Cochrane provides eye exams, prescription eyewear, sunglasses and contact lenses for people and families in Cochrane and the surrounding area. The clinic is part of the Canadian IRIS network and is led locally by optometrists including Dr. Jason Hauck, Dr. Ravneet Grewal and Dr. Nadia Albano.
Dr. Jason has been looking after eyes for more than 20 years. He owns IRIS Cochrane and works alongside Dr. Ravneet Grewal and Dr. Nadia Albano.
IRIS Cochrane is a local optometry and eyewear clinic serving Cochrane residents with eye exams, vision care, prescription glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses. The clinic is part of IRIS The Visual Group, a Canadian eye care brand with roots dating back to 1990. IRIS brings optometrists, opticians and ophthalmology services together under one national banner, while the Cochrane clinic offers local access to care for families, adults, children, contact lens wearers and anyone noticing changes in their vision. Public IRIS listings identify Dr. Jason Hauck as Owner and Optometrist at IRIS Cochrane, with Dr. Ravneet Grewal and Dr. Nadia Albano also connected to the Cochrane clinic.
