... or detatchment in the retina, that I will require a Buckle and will be Miserable for years. Does anyone know what he means by Miserable for YEARS? ... (67 replies)

... My astigmatism is 'only' 3.5, but I'm not convinced that astigmatism gives you an angle, distance from face problem. ... (10 replies)

... I usually always see the same optician. He's an older chap. Then one time I needed prescription safety glasses for work, and decided to go to an optician that did free eye tests and could order the glasses. I didn't imagine this being a problem, but it was! ... (10 replies)

... focals are a result of age. I know I should have gone to the md.. I will next time for sure. I picked up the new glasses. They are pretty much the same as my former frames.. ... (10 replies)

... cyl for grinding purposes. ... (10 replies)

... What is the PL mean for sphere on the OS? ... (10 replies)

... I thought I had my script handy, but will have to look for it. I'll also get my previous one and we can compare. ... (10 replies)

... Josie: I'm now retired from optics but can tell U that alot of #'s & know-how go in to glasses. The 'whole Rx' is considered & takes knowledge. The cylinder reading on written rx is the astigmatism + axis. If hi # & off axis, the astig. changes. If U tilt frame-front wrong, it changes rx. Hi-astig. needs to be ground on a base-curve that matches what U were use to. It's... (10 replies)

... I had a huge problem getting glasses with my astigmatism. I have a strong astigmatism in both eyes. What I have found is that I am very sensative to the perscription being off by a small amount. ... (10 replies)

... wow..thanks. sorry to hear you are having the same problems, but at least I know I'm not nuts or being a pain of a patient. I didn't know there was surgery for this. Will insurance cover that? ... (10 replies)

... I have not had a good prescription for my eyes in 10 years. I have sever astigmatism and far sighted. When I did have good glasses and contacts the lenses were gas permeable and for the glasses I had progressive lenses verses a bifocal. I have a eye appointment this week. ... (10 replies)

... I've have astigmatism. I wore hard contacts years ago, quit and of course, now have progressed astigmatism. I used to be nearsighted as well, but for the most part, just have the problem of astigmatism. ... (10 replies)

... HI! i am 45 years old and spending alot of time on computer and my near sight and far sight both week. i have Astigmatism in my both eyes. i did checked my eyes and doctor recommend progressive glasses. but its not compatible with my eyes. ... (0 replies)

... I have an astigmatism and have had glasses for along time, i have had my recent pair for a over 6 months and they have been giving me a Headache, if i wear them for more then an hour. I have had the glasses long enough that i should be used to them by now and they are not too tight or heavy. ... (3 replies)

... I'm not sure what's goin on but my right pupil has been a different size than my left pupil for about a month now so I can relate. ... (1 replies)

... Thanks for all the great advice. You don't work in this area by any chance do you? ... (6 replies)

... as long as you don't mind having to wear glasses for driving, watching tv etc, then make sure you remind your surgeon as it is standard to correct for distance vision first. ... (6 replies)

... I should have been more specific. Yes, there will be a lens placed in the eye and it's a specialized one for astigmatism. This place specializes in this and I've been told the worst part about it is the initial injection. ... (6 replies)

... m really hoping to get some answers. My problems started at the beginning of May, when I came back home from university. I have worn Acuvue Oasys contact lenses for astigmatism for three years with no problems, but suddenly I started to feel pain in my right eye. ... (1 replies)

... tralia, the eye test is fully rebated by Medicare, and the optician is obligated to return the prescription to you if you request it. That's the law. You can ask for the prescription and walk out of the shop. They don't like it but have to do it. ... (4 replies)