Need advice ! !

I've worn glasses/contacts for almost 15 years. Two years ago I went
to a new eye doctor to have an exam. From the very beginning something
seemed wrong with the prescription for my contacts and glasses. It
took almost 9 months to finally settle on a pair of contacts...and I do
mean settle because I never felt I was seeing quite right but I gave in
because the doctor was treating me like I was making things up. He
went as far as to tell me that if the last pair of contacts didn't
work, then I just wouldn't be able to wear contacts because I was too
hard to fit.

Last week I went to a different eye doctor who noticed and informed me
immediately that my prescrption was obviously overcorrected - by 3
levels ! At my original appointment two years ago, I bought 2 pairs of
expensive prescription glasses (one for everyday and prescription
sunglasses) in addition to a years worth of contacts. Replacing the
lenses on both pairs of glasses with my new prescription will cost
almost $500. Not to mention all the money I spent on the contact
lenses that I couldn't see right in. I feel like my original eye
doctor should have to cover the replacement even though it has been 2
years since I was given the prescription.

So my question is this....Do eyes magically get that much better in 2
years time? Is there anything I can do to prove that they gave me the
wrong prescription? Is there anything I can do about this at all?

 

Eyes can change for a short term. This is often attributed to
medication, pregnancy, or menopause. Perhaps one of these apply.

Glenn Hagele
Executive Director
Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance

Email to glenn dot hagele at usaeyes dot org

http://www.USAEyes.org
http://www.ComplicatedEyes.org

I am not a doctor.

 

So my question is this....Do eyes magically get that much better in 2
years time?

According to the ODs the answer is yes.

Is there anything I can do to prove that they gave me the
wrong prescription?

Only by reading your own eye chart and using your own
trial lens kit.


Is there anything I can do about this at all?
Not now,

Best,

Otis
Engineer

 

Probably not, unless you had another eye test (elsewhere) about the same
time and you could directly compare the two results. Even then, getting
any sort of refund two years later could be tricky. I know you said you
were returning for contact lens fitting visits, but did you take your
glasses back for checking at the time? Also, what type of contacts were
you wearing and what was the problem you were having with them?

It is possible for eyes to change in a two year period... can you post
the 'old' and 'new' prescriptions, and also your age?

I suspect the lesson here (for 'next time') is to always speak up if
you're not happy with something... and don't leave it too late.

Dom

 

Hey Otis guy, I thought YOUR "WISDOM' ( SIC) predicated
that if this poster was actually overcorrected by 3 D
FOR 2 yrs he would remain in this permanent posture??
Obviously he ain't. You need another hobby.
Hmmm.

frank

 

It's very hard to actually overcorrect anyone by 3 d; it could be
your eyes may have been affected by medical or medication changes.
I just saw a patient from another office who went from plano to +150
distance in just 8 mos. (essentially less minus, more plus).
I think it woould be very difficult to prove that the initial
provider originally overcorrected you.

frank
8 mos

 

It's very hard to actually overcorrect anyone by 3 d; it could be
your eyes may have been affected by medical or medication changes.
I just saw a patient from another office who went from plano to +150
distance in just 8 mos. (essentially less minus, more plus).
I think it woould be very difficult to prove that the initial
provider originally overcorrected you.

frank
8 mos