Most people who wear prescription glasses don't give their eye buddies a second thought before popping them on in the morning, but time flies and it may be time for a new pair. Research has shown many people allow many years to pass with the same pair of prescription glasses, not realising they may be causing troublesome symptoms that go undiagnosed.

“The truth is your eyes should get tested every year and at most every two years where your prescription will need to be updated,” says Dinesh Kanzaria, Marketing Director for the Glasses Company. “There are some tell tale signs that it is time to invest in a new pair of specs, ranging from headaches to declining visual abilities to poor fitting.”

Even though those old specs may seem just fine, if headaches are becoming a frequent problem or painkillers are making a more frequent appearance in the daily routine, it is definitely time for an eye test. The truth is, our eyes are changing all the time due to the effects of ageing, medication and the environment. An out of date prescription can definitely cause eye strain leading to headaches.

Squinting is a second tell tale sign. People who are constantly squinting are usually having a problem seeing clearly. Squinting is a natural way to improve focus and clarity and most people don't even realise they're doing it, but squinting can cause more harm than good in the long run. Squinting actually causes the eyes to strain, making vision problems worsen. Get an eye test!

Eye fatigue is a common complaint often caused by an out of date prescription. Eyes feel tired or scratchy and pain begins to develop behind or around the eyes leading to the feeling of needing to sleep. While seasonal allergies or late nights at the computer can cause eye fatigue, if the problem persists beyond a few days it is time for a visit to the optician.

Blurred vision and loss of focus seem to be an obvious reason to see an optician, yet many people still ignore this sign, putting it down to ageing. It is often due to ageing, but that signals the time to see the optician for a new script, not the time to start planning the funeral. In the vast majority of cases, eyesight can be improved at any age and blurring and loss of focus is always reason for a test.

A major reason prescription glasses may need replacing is wear and tear. Glasses are the most used accessory or item of clothing people own. They work hard all day, every day and it is inevitable that will suffer some wear and tear. This includes scratched lenses. Even if the scratches don't seem to cause a worry, they could be affecting eyesight behind the scenes and need repair or replacement.

Another problem that glasses develop over time is wearing down of protective coatings or protective coatings no longer being effective. In addition, new technology is constantly being developed to improve coatings including glare reduction, transition lenses and UV and high energy blue light filters. It may be time to take advantage of these advancements.

Along with wear and tear comes simply going out of fashion. “If you find your prescription glasses just aren't doing it for your look, upgrade to a designer pair for a sharper image and better eyesight,” says Kanzaria. “There's nothing like a new pair of specs to lift the spirits and refresh your look and your outlook, and you can always put it down to necessity rather than vanity!”

“The most important thing to remember is that prescriptions must be updated by an optician every two years, but if you have a prescription that is less than two years old, you may still have good reason to get new prescription glasses, such as scratching or wear and tear on the hinges,” says Kanzaria.

Buying prescription glasses online is easier than ever. The Glasses Company is currently offering 15% off everything in their online store – including genuine designer frames from top eye wear fashion companies – adding to the value and convenience of the online option.

“Simply have your eyes tested by an optician, or use a prescription less than two years old, select frames from our wide range of value and designer styles, select any additional lens coatings and options, check out and wait to have your prescription glasses delivered,” says Kanzaria. “We can assure you all our lenses are made to exact specifications and to the highest standards of quality.”

About us:
The Glasses Company has been providing optical care in the UK for over 30 years. Since their first store opened in Bedfordshire in the 1980s, service, professionalism and honesty have been the core principles on which they base their business. Since then, The Glasses Company has grown a chain of reputable opticians and now offers an online prescription glasses service to the public. At any one time, The Glasses Company has thousands of glasses to choose from. A registered optician is always on hand to assist with any questions and provide reliable and honest professional advice. The Glasses Company manufactures reading glasses, bifocal and progressive glasses to any valid prescription and offers a quibble free 14 day returns policy. For more information, please visit: https://www.theglassescompany.co.uk/.