Why Does My Vision Prescription Change Frequently?

At Tres Vision Group, our team of vision experts understands how frustrating it can be when your vision prescription changes frequently. Many factors can influence these changes and understanding them can help you manage your eye health better. Let’s explore some common reasons behind fluctuating vision prescriptions.

Age-Related Vision Changes

As we age, our eyes change in several ways. The biggest changes happen when the eye lenses stiffen, and the muscles around the eyes weaken. This reduces our ability to focus close up but doesn’t affect our distance vision.

This focus problem, called presbyopia, leads to blurry eyesight close-ups. It’s why middle-aged and older adults usually need reading glasses. Presbyopia affects everyone, usually starting around age 40-45, though the degree can vary. It can worsen as you age, generally tapering off around age 60. So, it’s common to need frequent prescription changes up to that age.

Hyperopia (farsightedness) may also worsen as you age because of eye lens changes.

In addition, the risk of several eye diseases increases with age, leading us to the next big culprit behind frequent vision changes.

Eye Diseases

Several eye diseases can cause changes in your vision prescription. We recommend regular eye exams to detect and manage these conditions early. Here are some common eye diseases that can affect your vision:

• Age-related macular degeneration (AMD): Damage in the portion of the retina that manages central vision. It can lead to blurry or distorted vision and require frequent prescription upgrades.
• Astigmatism: An irregularly shaped cornea or lens, causing fuzzy or distorted vision.
• Cataracts: Eye lens protein buildup causing cloudy vision.
• Diabetic retinopathy: Damage to the blood vessels in the retina caused by diabetes, which can result in vision loss.
• Glaucoma: Increased pressure in the eye that can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss.

These conditions can cause significant changes in your vision, which means an eye disease could be at the root of your frequent prescription updates.

We Can Help You Stabilize Your Vision

We understand frequent changes in your vision prescription can be unsettling, but you don’t have to navigate this alone. At Tres Vision Group, we are dedicated to helping you maintain stable, clear vision.

Our experienced team uses advanced technology to diagnose and treat refractive errors and eye diseases. Using a personalized treatment plan, we can stabilize your vision and improve your eye health.

Call us at (321) 984-3200 or contact us online to make an appointment in our Melbourne, Merritt Island, or Suntree office. Let us help you achieve the crystal-clear vision you deserve.