13. Update Distance Vision Prescription

Having the correct glasses prescription is extremely important for your visual system, postural alignment and ability to receive information appropriately. When your visual system is imbalanced you may experience eye, face, head and neck strain, tension and fatigue.

• When you look into the distance at varying depths how well do you see?
• Do you feel any strain or tension in your body?
• Do you have a distance prescription and if so, when was the last it was updated? Typically, it should be checked annually.

Having the right prescription is an easy way to make a great impact on not only your visual system but also supports your entire postural system, particularly if you have any chronic head or neck tension. It is important that your distance prescription not be too weak or too strong as either can cause increased tension in your head, neck and even the rest of your body. We often find that people are over-prescribed and that their prescription is too strong. The goal is to use the least amount of power for the optimal clarity. 

• We recommend working with Optometrists who have specialized training in behavior, development and/or neuro-optometry as they have increased appreciation for how the visual system integrates with the rest of the body.
• The directory for these specialists can be found here.

Get your prescription assessed within the next month. *Unless otherwise directed