New glasses prescription; hard time focusing

[panda4777]

I started wearing glasses 2 years ago. I've had the same prescription up until now, but this past year I've noticed my myopia or astigmatism has worsened. I was told on both optometrist visits that I have a very bad astigmatism.

I've been wearing my stronger prescription today and can see everything ALOT clearer, but I've noticed that my eyes have a harder time focusing on closer objects. Looking at my computer screen now, my eyes go out of focus occasionally for a second. When I look at a far away object or scenery and then look at something/someone who is close to me, my eyes take a second to focus. Is this normal with a new, stronger prescription? Thanks for the help.

[panda4777]

I got my eye exam for this new prescription in another state at another Lenscrafters, does it matter what Lenscrafters I go to or do I have to go back to the same one I got my eye exam from?

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

If you are in late 30's or early 40's you may need bifocals. Or if younger you glasses may be "over minused".

Return to the optom for a glasses recheck. Ask about charges, most often this is a non-charge exam.

JCHMD