Question
I have had the same glasses for 5 years. Went to optometrist in July for some new specs, and got them ordered. They'd be ready by the time I got home again.
I picked up the glasses, and tried them several times over the next 2 weeks. I was dismayed that the new glasses seemed less correct than my 5 year old pair. So I took them back in.
The office had a different doctor on duty, and he rechecked my Rx. Said that one eye went back to my old prescrip, but the other one was totally wacked out. I knew that already. He said I was giving his some really unusual results, and it looked like it could be stemming from thyroid or diabetes.
He said both conditions make the eyes change rapidly. I have noticed that on some days my eyes are focusing better than on some days, while on other days, I can't seem to get a sharp focus on signs that are more than 100' from me. This I have attributed to fatigue. I don't think I have any thyroid problems, or diabetes.
What's the scoop, Nurse Red? Is the doc correct? He says fatigue has nothing to do with how well focused your vision is? How about stress? Diet? (Oh, please, anything BUT diabetes! I love Ben & Jerry's ice cream!)
According to Charles Kuralt, "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."
Semisweet
Answer
You do hit a stage in life (around the 40's) when your eyes change rapidly just due to aging.
When we were designed by the almighty, he made the rest of our bodys to last 80 or so years. He really goofed on the eyes, tho. They tend to start deteriorating about 1/2 way thru life.
I have no idea how old you are, but the Dr. is correct in saying that some disease conditions do affect your vision. You may try some vitamin supplements as well, but I would definitely rule out the major causes first. If it is diabetes, it is causing more damage than just affecting your vision !!!!! Get it checked out!!!
Keeping you safe, healthy and on the road.
Visit us at Visit us at