anyone's DD have this eye issue?

[mtquinn]

DD11 already wears glasses, only for reading/computer-transition to blackboard vision problems. Her eyes have had a bit of a problem re-focusing.

She got those glasses two years ago. Now, she still wears them but now she says that once she focuses on a book or the computer in school, her eyes become fatigued and start to have more trouble re-focusing. Then, they become ache-y for a while afterwards.

I am taking her back to the optometrist. Just wondering if anyone else's DD has the same issue. If so, what was done about it?

Thanks, and Happy Memorial Day!

 

[valee]

You may want to have DD checked by an opthalmologist, who's an MD who specializes in eye problems.

 

[bdoyledimou]

2 years is too long between eye checkups -- especially is she has a problem already.

My DD (12) was fine when she was 10 -- but by 11 had to have glasses. a year later, her prescription had changed and she needed new glasses.

DS 14 has been wearing glasses since he was 8 -- his prescription changes every year as well -- as the eye grows and things change -- so does his sight.

In Canada, children under 18 (and seniors over 65) get free annual eye check-ups so cost isn't really an issue but it will happen until she stops growing.

 

[sissy_ib]

2 years is too long between eye checkups -- especially is she has a problem already.

My DD (12) was fine when she was 10 -- but by 11 had to have glasses. a year later, her prescription had changed and she needed new glasses.

DS 14 has been wearing glasses since he was 8 -- his prescription changes every year as well -- as the eye grows and things change -- so does his sight.

In Canada, children under 18 (and seniors over 65) get free annual eye check-ups so cost isn't really an issue but it will happen until she stops growing.

I agree. Her prescription probably needs to be changed. I can only remember one year in the past 10 or so that my prescription did not need to be changed.

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

I have a friend who has simular issues and she went to an opthomologist and he diagnosed her with a cronic disaese that is arthritis of the eye. She took steroids for 10 and within 3 days she felt so much better. So it best to see an opthomologist veses someone who dispenses glasses.

 

[Sandy61]

I was having tired eyes and I was told "20/20." After focusing for 20 minutes on a book or computer, look away and focus 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. I can actually feel my eye muscles relax when I do it.

I was also given a special lens for my glasses when I ordered new ones. I can't remember the proper name of them but they are shaped differently to be easier on my eyes. Ask the doctor what they might be and if they would be good for your DD.

Also found out years ago that you don't need to get new frames each time. They can just give you new lenses and put them in the old frames.

 

[momfeez]

DD11 already wears glasses, only for reading/computer-transition to blackboard vision problems. Her eyes have had a bit of a problem re-focusing.

She got those glasses two years ago. Now, she still wears them but now she says that once she focuses on a book or the computer in school, her eyes become fatigued and start to have more trouble re-focusing. Then, they become ache-y for a while afterwards.

I am taking her back to the optometrist. Just wondering if anyone else's DD has the same issue. If so, what was done about it?

Thanks, and Happy Memorial Day!

DD wears her glasses full time but would have trouble when reading a book and then looking at the board and when she drove she would have trouble focusing on stuff in the distance. Optometrist backed the strength of her prescription off a bit and now she's fine. Good luck

 

[ktlm]

DD(6) has had eye issues since she was 2. I agree with the others that you should have her checked out by an actual children's opthamologist as opposed to an optometrist. Also, children's eyes are constantly changing, I'm sure she needs a new prescription for her lenses. DD originally saw the Dr. every 3 months, then once her weak eye got strengthened, it went to every 6 months. If we make it a year without DD having to have a prescription change we are lucky. It is not uncommon for her to need a new one at the 6 month mark.

 

[ashmarie06]

I'm 24, and for the first time ever.. my perscription stayed the same as last years, on this years eye visit. My Opth. said it probably would stay teh same now that i'm done growing.

I always was told to go every year. I hope she is okay! Eye Problems are teh worst!

 

[Styx Fan]

I'm 24, and for the first time ever.. my perscription stayed the same as last years, on this years eye visit. My Opth. said it probably would stay teh same now that i'm done growing.

I always was told to go every year. I hope she is okay! Eye Problems are teh worst!

My eyes were constantly changing also until I was about 16. The eye doc told me the same thing. Said I would be pretty stable until I was 40 and would need bifocals. Dang it, he was right! My prescriptions stayed almost the same until right around 40-41. I put off the bifocals for a few years, but gave into them a couple of years ago when I got tired of taking off my glasses to read menus, LOL!

 

[CarlisleMom]

My DD10 started wearing glasses in February - for distance only. Last year 1 eye was 20/20 the other 20/30...was told no need for glasses yet but her vision could change majorly in 6 months at this age.

She needs to go every year (this was stressed to us) or sooner if having problems. We expect a change each time. DD does usually wear hers all the time as she can see better.

 

[disneymarie]

2 years is too long between eye checkups -- especially is she has a problem already.

My DD (12) was fine when she was 10 -- but by 11 had to have glasses. a year later, her prescription had changed and she needed new glasses.

DS 14 has been wearing glasses since he was 8 -- his prescription changes every year as well -- as the eye grows and things change -- so does his sight.

In Canada, children under 18 (and seniors over 65) get free annual eye check-ups so cost isn't really an issue but it will happen until she stops growing.

Between 11 and 16 my dd's eyes changed every 6 months. I never knew that. When she had her last pair she got contacts too. Now she sees 20/20 for the first time.

She really needs to be on top of the exams. PA has a kids Chips program that helps with exams. The frames were $10 pair and fell apart. Have to pay the upgrade for she is blind without them. She can get 2 pair a year, no upgrades.

(even the last 6 months she went up again in eye glass lenses, the contacts one step was acceptable, if she goes up another they will increase the script.)

 

[hsmamato2]

I'm 44,and my eyes change so fast it seems like I can't keep up,between vision,distance, bifocals,reading.....I need to pay OOP for another exam soon,as my exam from 6 months ago isn't what it should have been....find a good doc,and stick with them......

 

[mrsklamc]

OP said the glasses are two years old. She never said her DD hasn't been back since.

 

[mtquinn]

Actually, she has not been since her last pair two years ago. This is because her vision is fine, and after she got the glasses she stopped complaining.

The newest complaints resurfaced about a month ago. She is scheduled to be seen by the doc in a week. We'll see.

Thanks for the input!

 

[McKelly]

When my DD was 10 or 11, she had something similar. Took her a long time to focus from near to far vision. The doc called it "low focusing ability" and told me she had the equivalent of a 40 year old's eyes. She put her in bifocals and told me she might need vision therapy. I was freakin' out! A year later, she had 20/20 vision - no problems focusing whatsoever.

 

[mrsklamc]

Actually, she has not been since her last pair two years ago. This is because her vision is fine, and after she got the glasses she stopped complaining.

Eye doctors check for things besides vision- such as glaucoma. So for future reference, even without vision problems, everyone should see an eye dr. regularly.

 

[Sadie22]

At such a young age children can outgrow the size and fit of their glasses as well as having a need for a new prescription. As an adolescent one of ours developed lots of floaters. Now he has cataracts just like me. The annual exam, or more often if there are problems, is crucial for young people. It's important for the child to learn to change focus once in a while, also, in case that's a problem.

 

[weezyree]

As an Optometry Technician it is very important for individuals to get their exam once every year for ocular health purposes and not just vision changes.

Optometrists are doctors that specialize and diagnose eye conditions and can treat those conditions. Once the condition is to the point of surgery or major intervention, then the Ophthalmologist is involved.

With that being said, the child's age is a factor since everything is still very much growing and she is probably just in need of an updated RX.

In today's world of technology, there is so much work done on the computer which puts a whole new strain on eye muscles.

Focusing problems are common.

Everything will work out just fine.