Common Signs You May Need Glasses

Issues Seeing At Night

A variety of conditions can lead to issues seeing at night, though only some of these can be corrected with glasses. Night blindness occurs when someone has trouble seeing in the dark. Some medications lead to night vision problems, and cataracts can also cause night vision issues. If you think you have an underlying medical condition causing your problems with night vision, talk to an ophthalmologist. This specialist can diagnose many different types of eye diseases, rather than just those that require glasses. If the problem with your night vision is related to nearsightedness, a glasses prescription can help. Many individuals experience issues seeing at night as they get older, especially when facing the glare from headlights or street lamps. Other conditions that can cause night blindness include glaucoma, diabetes, vitamin A deficiencies, and retinitis pigmentosa.

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Sitting Too Close To The TV

One common concern is that sitting too close to the television is bad for your eyes. Staring at a TV screen for too long can indeed lead to eye strain, and the same is true of digital screens. However, being close to the television doesn't lead to eye damage in itself. With that said, if you need to sit close to the television set to see what's going on, it could be a sign of nearsightedness. Nearsighted individuals can see objects and details close to them, but when the image is further away, it becomes blurry. Research indicates children can sometimes focus more easily on close objects than adults, so if your child watches television at an abnormally close range, it's not automatically cause for concern. However, if you or your child can't see the television from a reasonable distance, it's time to have an eye exam done.

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