04-27-2011, 09:23 AM
I'm 18 and have always had perfect vision. Yesterday, I out of the blue, my mom scheduled a check-up at the optometrist to see if everything is in order. Usually I'm thrilled to go because I never have any problems and I do quite well on the eye exams. That wasn't the case when I walked out today.
I turns out that one of my eyes is weaker than the other. "That's not uncommon" the doctor explained. What got me nervous is when she handed me my results on a slip of paper, something I've never gotten before and told me that it would be best to get a pair of glasses for class and driving. Apparently I have a hard time seeing things from far and as a result, I squint my eyes and this can cause forehead wrinkles and over a long period of time, migraines and such.
I was really pissed and stressed out when I found out. I asked the doctor if it was really a necessity to get the glasses and she said it was up to you. She said it's always better not to strain yourself so it would be a good idea. I told her that I don't have trouble seeing which only after I left the store I thought about and realized I do. When I sit in class, I sometimes squint to take notes. But then again, I always sit in the back, for some reason. I haven't had any problems driving but then again, I just began a year ago.
I've decided to not get any glasses since the deficiency is so small and not worth the trouble. I'm going to start sitting in the front of my classes and see if it helps. I hope it will.
I guess what scares me the most about all this is just the fact that I never had glasses and never thought I would. I can't imagine myself wearing them. Even though they'd only be for driving and reading gin class, it's still a bother. Anyone else felt like this when they first got their glasses? This came as a complete surprise to me this morning. I'm so mad. Should I just get them?
I turns out that one of my eyes is weaker than the other. "That's not uncommon" the doctor explained. What got me nervous is when she handed me my results on a slip of paper, something I've never gotten before and told me that it would be best to get a pair of glasses for class and driving. Apparently I have a hard time seeing things from far and as a result, I squint my eyes and this can cause forehead wrinkles and over a long period of time, migraines and such.
I was really pissed and stressed out when I found out. I asked the doctor if it was really a necessity to get the glasses and she said it was up to you. She said it's always better not to strain yourself so it would be a good idea. I told her that I don't have trouble seeing which only after I left the store I thought about and realized I do. When I sit in class, I sometimes squint to take notes. But then again, I always sit in the back, for some reason. I haven't had any problems driving but then again, I just began a year ago.
I've decided to not get any glasses since the deficiency is so small and not worth the trouble. I'm going to start sitting in the front of my classes and see if it helps. I hope it will.
I guess what scares me the most about all this is just the fact that I never had glasses and never thought I would. I can't imagine myself wearing them. Even though they'd only be for driving and reading gin class, it's still a bother. Anyone else felt like this when they first got their glasses? This came as a complete surprise to me this morning. I'm so mad. Should I just get them?