Getting the best from your new glasses
Whether these are your first pair or your tenth, here's everything worth knowing about settling in, looking after them, and when to pop back and see us.
First, the reassuring bit: new glasses feeling a little odd for a few days is completely normal and expected — it's not a sign anything's wrong. Nearly everyone settles within a week or two, and we're here if you don't.
Settling in to a new prescription
Your eyes and brain have been working together in a particular way for a while. When we change the prescription — even slightly — your brain needs a short adjustment period to recalibrate.
Wear them consistently from day one
Chopping and changing between old and new pairs is the single biggest thing that slows adaptation down. Whether we've advised full-time wear or just for reading and screens, sticking to it gets you comfortable fastest.
Expect the world to look a bit "sharper" than usual
Colours can seem brighter, edges crisper, and detail more obvious. That's your vision being properly corrected — often the first thing people notice, and it stops feeling unusual within days.
Floors, stairs and doorways may look slightly off at first
A mild sense that the floor is closer or further away, or that straight lines bow slightly, is very common in the first few days — especially with a bigger prescription change. Take a little extra care on stairs until it settles.
Give it a couple of weeks before judging
Most people forget they're wearing them within a few days. If you're still struggling after two weeks, that's genuinely worth a conversation rather than pushing through — see below.
While you're here
Three quick things that are genuinely worth your time.
Caring for your specs
A few small habits make a real difference to how long your lenses stay clear and your frames stay comfortable.
Do
- Rinse under lukewarm water before wiping
- Use a clean microfibre cloth and proper lens spray
- Take them off with both hands
- Store them in their case, lenses facing up
- Bring them in for a free adjustment whenever they feel loose
Avoid
- Wiping dry lenses — grit causes fine scratches
- Cleaning on your shirt, tissue or kitchen roll
- Household cleaners, alcohol or washing-up liquid
- Leaving them face-down on a surface
- Leaving them on a hot car dashboard
- Wearing them pushed up on your head
Hot water and coatings don't mix
Very hot water can damage anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coatings over time. Lukewarm is all you need.
The head-perch habit
Resting glasses on your head stretches the frame wider than your face, which is why they start slipping down your nose. Use the case instead.
Frames drift out of shape naturally
Everyday wear gradually loosens hinges and bends arms. It isn't damage and it isn't your fault — it just needs a quick tweak.
A spare pair saves the day
Breakages always happen at the worst moment. A backup pair — or prescription sunglasses — means you're never stuck without.
What the numbers on your prescription mean
Your prescription can look like a code. Here's the plain-English version.
When to come back and see us
Some adjustment is expected. These aren't — and none of them are a bother to sort out.
Worth booking a quick check if you have:
Persistent headaches or eye strain after two weeks · Vision that still isn't clear at the distance it should be · Frames pinching, rubbing, or leaving marks · Glasses constantly slipping down your nose · A sudden change in your vision at any point
Adjustments and minor repairs are always free. You don't need an appointment and you don't need to have bought them recently — just call in whenever you're passing and we'll sort it while you wait.
Anything not quite right?
We'd genuinely rather you came back than put up with it.
Book a free fitting checkOr call us on 01422 372755
Don't forget
In case you scrolled past them earlier.