Why Did My Eye Prescription Change?
Have you noticed a shift in your vision lately? Whether you’ve been wearing glasses for years or you’re just starting your eye care journey, changes in your eye prescription can leave you wondering why. At Junic Eyecare Coombs, we’re here to help you understand why these changes happen and what you can do to maintain clear, comfortable vision.
Understanding Prescription Changes
Your eye prescription isn’t something set in stone; it can evolve over time for a variety of reasons. One common cause is presbyopia, a natural part of aging that affects your ability to focus on nearby objects. Even younger individuals may experience changes in their prescription due to eye growth or development. At Junic Eyecare Coombs, we want to ensure you understand these changes and how they impact your vision.
Age-Related Changes
As we age, our eyes go through natural changes. Around the age of 40, many people start to experience presbyopia, which makes reading and close-up work more difficult. As you get older, specifically after age 60, the risk of other eye conditions, such as cataracts or macular degeneration, increases — which could also impact your prescription.
Eye Conditions and Diseases
Conditions such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism can evolve over time, requiring adjustments to your lenses. More serious conditions, including diabetes, glaucoma, or cataracts, can also alter how clearly you see, often leading to the need for a new prescription. At Junic Eyecare Coombs, we’re committed to helping you manage these conditions with the right eyewear and ongoing support.
Lifestyle and Environmental Factors
Your daily habits can play a significant role in your vision. Prolonged use of digital devices, for example, can lead to digital eye strain, which might temporarily affect your vision. Additionally, eye injuries or overall changes in your health can impact how well you see, requiring you to update your prescription.
Protecting Your Vision
Routine eye exams are the best way to monitor changes in your vision and keep your eyes healthy. By scheduling regular checkups at Junic Eyecare Coombs, we can detect any early signs of change and help you stay on top of your eye health. We’re here to provide the guidance and care you need to make informed decisions about your vision.
Proactive Eye Care
Taking a proactive approach to your eye health can prevent more significant changes to your prescription in the future. Here are some simple steps you can take:
Schedule Regular Checkups: Early detection of potential eye conditions can reduce their impact on your vision.
Monitor Your Eye Health: Pay attention to any changes in your vision and contact your optometrist if you notice anything unusual.
Manage Your Health: Health conditions like diabetes can affect your vision, so ongoing monitoring is essential.
Ready for Your Next Eye Exam?
If you’ve noticed any changes in your vision, it might be time to update your prescription. At Junic Eyecare Coombs, we’re here to offer personalized, comprehensive eye care. Don’t wait for your vision to worsen — proactive care is essential to maintaining optimal eye health and clear vision.
To book your next eye exam or learn more about protecting your vision, call us today at (02) 6152 8585. Our friendly team is ready to help you navigate any changes in your vision and ensure you receive the best possible care for your eyes.
CANBERRA OPTOMETRIST
Juliet obtained her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Benin, Nigeria in 2006. She completed an internship programme before migrating to Australia, where she completed a master’s degree in public health at the University of Sydney in 2014. Following this, Juliet obtained a Master of Orthoptics from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in 2017.
Juliet has completed her competency in optometry examination with OCANZ (Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand), and obtained her ophthalmic prescribing rights from ACO (Australian College Of Optometry Victoria). Juliet has worked in various positions, including retail Optometry, the Ophthalmology Department at Canberra Hospital, and more recently, at the John Curtin School of Medical Research (ANU).
As a dedicated Canberra optometrist, Juliet is passionate about helping people with low vision, and binocular vision anomalies hence her interests in Low Vision Rehabilitation, Eccentric Viewing Training and Paediatric optometry.