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NEW SPECTACLES CAUSING HEADPAIN
I have made new spectacles by this number but i get headpain due to it on computer only.My 2 years old spectacles works fine on computer
My old spectacle had some scratches and costing removed.
New one image sharp but head pains on computer.
I was thinking of ICL but am skeptical of the head pain associated with it.
Please guide as i also has accomodative esotropia due to high refractive errors
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Hi there! Happy to help. In such a scenario, I always advise my patients to give it a whole month for adjusting to the new spectacles. Patience is key. Your eyes will adapt. If the headaches at still present, have your spectacle prescription rechecked again.
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Be patient and wear the glasses consistently during this time, contact lenses are also a great option!
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This is quite common with new glasses, especially in high plus power. Your old glasses were likely undercorrected, so your eyes had adapted to that.
With the new correct number, your eyes need time to adjust, particularly for computer work where accommodation and convergence demand is different. That’s why you’re getting headache despite clear vision.
I would advise:
Give it 1–2 weeks for adaptation.
If symptoms persist, recheck power, axis and PD
You may benefit from separate computer/office glasses
Contact lenses can also help
ICL is not the solution for this type of headache and should not be considered at this stage
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Dr. Saurabh Bothra
Ophthalmologist
13 yrs exp
Jaipur
Go for ICL/IOL
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It will take time for adjustment.
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