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Why are new glasses causing headaches?

I have extremely sensitive eyes. I can't wear polycarbonate or high-index lenses because of the lower ABBE value. So far the only lense material I can wear is Hoya Phoenix Trivex, but I'm not sure of which AR coating I can wear. I received a new prescription on 6-11-10 which was decreased in my left eye from -3.75 to -3.62 and in my right eye it was decreased from -3.25 to -3.12. My new glasses came in with a Trivex material that I could not wear and had a reaction similar to that of the polycarbonate in which I feel as if my balance is off and I can't move my head or it feels like I'm slightly disoriented, but looking straight is fine. I also see rainbows with the materials with the lower ABBE value, as well as get massive almost migraine like headaches. After getting the lenses changed to the Hoya Phoenix Trivex, which is what my old prescription was, I cannot see anything 6 feet in front of my clearly. Also everything has a green tint. I cannot see street signs clearly when driving, which makes me not want to get in the car to drive. I have been wearing glasses for 12 years and have never had to "get used to" a new pair. When I received this pair on 7-14-10 I could tell instantly that everything was blurry. The large sign for the brand of glasses was probably 4 feet away and was a blur. All the colors/letters on the patient files were a big long blur with no letters only colors. I have not been told whether or not I have astigmatism, but from the prescription written on the card the only thing that is written is L-3.63 then two little 00 and R-3.12 then two little 00. I have single vision frames and have no issues reading as I have to remove my glasses to read. I called the next morning after receiving the glasses and was told to give it some time to get used to it. I tried wearing them 1st thing in the morning so that my eyes were fully rested and within an hour I had a terrible headache which felt to be stemming from my eye muscles. I took the glasses off for about an hour and the headache went away and then put them back on again and the headache came back. I don't believe my prescription is strong enough and believe that is why it feels as if my eyes are straining and giving me a headache. I also don't believe that I should "get used to" blurry vision. I feel like I'm putting myself, my child, and everyone else on the road in jeopardy if I drive with this new pair of glasses. Is this something I should get used to or should I have my eyes rechecked for a stronger prescription?
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233488 tn?1310693103
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Best you start a list of problems you've had with frame styles, coatings, base curves, frame shapes, lens tilt (pantoscopic tilt), lens material, etc for future reference.

Also keep copy of your glasses RX and the PD measurement.

Always take in the old pair that is the clearest and the most comfortable.

Always ask about refunds, guarentees and "regrind" policy.

JCH MD
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I've returned them once when they gave me the trivex that didn't work. I have another appointment with the OD and I explained everything when I first went in a month ago. I had to change dr's from my last OD because of an insurance switch. I'm hoping I don't get the "well you'll just have to get used to it" speech. This is the first OD that has ever told me that, and I'm thinking that if my prescription is ever corrected I will go back to the one who originally figured out the problem even though it will be completely out of pocket.
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233488 tn?1310693103
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You've put a lot of money into these new glasses. Return immediately to the "eye doctor" that prescribed them to have them checked and discuss your problem. This is called a "glasses recheck" and in the USA it normally is done at no additional charge to the person.

If you cannot get use to them within a week see if you can get your money back.

In the future be sure any Eye MD or Optom or optician understands the problems you've had previously with glasses.

Make as few changes as you can in terms of size and shape, lens material, lens tilt, etc.

JCH MD
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