Incorrect Eye Prescription???

I've been wearing glasses since I was about 15 for distance (now I'm 31). I wear contacts on a daily basis (I believe my last prescription was like -2.50 with a .5 astigmatism?). The last two times my vision has gotten worse, not a lot, but enough. I tore my last pair of contacts the other day and scheduled a last minute eye appt. for a lenscrafters doctor.

He said my prescription got A LOT BETTER. My astigmatism got a bit worse, but doesn't think I should wear contacts for them. I don't understand how they got better - my last prescription was perfect (maybe not as crisp?)....he said I cannot wear my glasses and must wear these NEW, less strong contacts for a week and come back.

Here I am - at home with these "new contacts and prescription) and nothing is clear and crisp from a distance. I clearly see MUCH better with my previous prescription. I am so annoyed and I don't know what to do. I can't afford to go and get another exam from somewhere else. Any insights on what is going on????

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

You need to go back to the doctor with your old contact lens and have the vision compared.

Dr. O.

[1crazymamma]

I don't have any more contacts, but the prescription, I believe, was the same. I should also mention that I am 15 weeks pregnant with my 4th baby, so another reason I am reluctant to change my prescription so drastically. I am thinking maybe I should keep my "old" prescription until the baby is born and then get my eyes rechecked? I don't know...I am just very frustrated that I have to go back. I've never had this happen before.

Do I need to give these new contacts a full week or can I call him now? I have had a headache all day. Last night when I removed my contacts, I put on my old glasses to watch TV in bed and my vision was noticeably better (and more comfortable). I am not sure I want to wait a week - I have always had noticeable improvement after a new prescription, not an adjustment period!

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

Pregnancy can cause a change in refraction.  Usually more myopic. I only change contacts (temporarily) if the patient needs the change to function. You need to see your doctor and let him know that you are pregnant.

Dr. O.

[1crazymamma]

He knows!!! Is this guy even worth going back to? It's very frustrating - I have never had an issue such as this before.