Your eyeglasses may be a fun accessory and an essential part of your signature look, but they also play a key role in your vision and eye health. You wear them daily. You know them; you love them. But do you know how often to replace glasses? Let’s discuss.
When to Replace Your Glasses
First, it’s important to note that there is no universal rule for how often to replace glasses. Instead, you’ll need to consider several factors to decide when it’s time for a new pair of frames, including your prescription, the condition of your current frames, and your aesthetic preferences. Generally, we recommend that you replace your glasses in the following circumstances:
Your prescription has changed.
When was the last time you had your vision checked? The American Optometric Association recommends that you have an eye doctor check your vision and evaluate your eye health every year. If you’re overdue, schedule an eye exam ASAP. Then, follow the advice of your eye doctor. If your prescription hasn’t changed or changed a minuscule amount, you can probably keep wearing your current frames. However, a bigger prescription change necessitates new glasses.
You lost or broke your glasses.
Obviously, you’ll need new glasses if your only frames are MIA or irreparably damaged. This is why it’s important to purchase a pair of backup glasses — you never know when you might need them! This is also why it’s so crucial that you keep your prescription up to date. If your glasses disappear from the face of the earth or you accidentally step on them, you can’t order a new pair right away if you don’t have an up-to-date prescription, as prescriptions typically expire after a year or two. In any case, if your glasses meet an unfortunate end, head to your local eye care professional right away.
Your glasses are showing wear and tear.
Just because you purchased a high-quality pair of eyeglasses, that doesn’t mean they’ll last forever. Especially if you’re wearing them daily, they’ll start to show their age. If your lenses are scratched or your frames are continually breaking, it’s time for an upgrade.
You simply want new glasses.
Have you been eyeing some new styles? Are you hoping to switch up your look from time to time? Or maybe you’re tired of your current frames and want to replace them entirely? Whatever the case, you can feel free to buy new glasses whenever you want. Some people even like to keep a whole range of glasses to suit different activities and outfits. For example, you might want more lightweight glasses for exercise, anti-fatigue lenses for computer work, or bold fashion frames for nights out. You can replace your glasses or add new frames to your collection as often as you like.
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Now that you know how often to replace glasses, perhaps you’re looking at the calendar and realizing you’re due for some new frames. If so, schedule an eye exam to update your prescription so that you’re ready to start shopping ASAP.
If you live near southwest Missouri, contact Heffington’s. Since 1975, the Heffington family has been assisting the Springfield community with top-quality eye care and affordable eyeglasses and contacts. One of the unique features of our family-owned business is that we manufacture lenses at our own laboratory, giving us total control over the service and pricing, and we’re happy to pass our savings on to you. To learn more about our products and services, please get in touch with us online, send an email to asktheexperts@heffingtons.com, or give us a call at 417-869-3937 (Optiland location) or 417-882-3937 (House of Vision location). We look forward to hearing from you!