Have you ever thought to yourself, “I wonder if I need glasses?”

Whether or not you need glasses may not be as cut and dry as you think. Yes, glasses provide clear, crisp vision to those who are far-sighted or near-sighted, but they are also used to reduce eye strain. Below are some signs it is time to see your Optometrist.

You have to squint to see.

If you find yourself squinting when looking at things in the distance, such as signs while driving or print on the TV guide, this may be a sign you need glasses.

You suffer from headaches.

If you regularly suffer from headaches, this can be a sign you are straining your eyes to see clearly, and you may need glasses.

Your eyes feel tired.

If after viewing screens or reading, you feel your eyes are tired and they just want to close. This is often a side your eyes are straining. Certain types of glasses can reduce fatigue of the eyes during these activities.

You have trouble focusing up close.

If you find you have to move things (such as your cell phone) further from your face to focus on them, this is likely a sign you need glasses.

Whether or not the above points hit home for you, an Optometrist is the best person to determine if you need glasses. Not only that, an eye examination involves a thorough health check of your eyes that can provide insight into your overall health. Come see us!