What Are Glasses?

Glasses are a form of prescription eyewear designed to correct vision by placing customized lenses in front of your eyes. These lenses sit in a supportive frame that rests comfortably on the bridge of your nose, helping you see clearly and reducing visual strain.

People may need glasses due to inherited vision issues, age‑related changes, or new symptoms that develop over time. Prescription glasses can improve a wide range of concerns, including:

• Blurred or fuzzy vision

• Double vision

• Eye strain or fatigue

• Headaches

• Squinting

• Difficulty driving at night

If your eyes feel tired by the end of the day or you struggle to focus, glasses may provide the clarity and comfort you’re missing.

Can Glasses Treat Refractive Errors?

Yes. At Marano Eye Care, our team regularly prescribes glasses to correct the most common refractive errors:

Nearsightedness (Myopia)

Myopia makes distant objects appear blurry. For example, a chalkboard across the room may look unclear. About 30% of Americans are nearsighted.

Farsightedness (Hyperopia)

Hyperopia causes blurry near vision while distance vision remains clearer. Many people with farsightedness rely on reading glasses. An estimated 5–10% of Americans experience this condition.

Astigmatism

Astigmatism occurs when the cornea or lens has an irregular shape, causing distorted or blurred vision at all distances. Most people have some degree of astigmatism, though not all require glasses to correct it.

Presbyopia

Presbyopia is an age‑related condition that reduces the eye’s ability to focus on near objects. As we get older, the proteins within the eye’s natural lens gradually break down and the lens becomes stiffer and less flexible. Because the lens can no longer change shape easily—a process called accommodation—tasks like reading or viewing a phone up close become more difficult.

This loss of focusing ability often leads to eye strain, fatigue, and headaches, especially during reading, computer work, or other close‑up activities.

Do I Need Glasses?

To determine whether glasses are right for you, the team at Marano Eye Care reviews your medical history, discusses your symptoms and lifestyle, and performs a comprehensive eye exam.

Depending on your needs, your evaluation may include advanced imaging such as:

• Autorefraction

• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

• Fundus Photography

• Dilated Eye Exam

These tools help pinpoint the cause of your vision changes and guide your personalized treatment plan.

How Often Should I Update My Glasses Prescription?

We recommend updating your prescription every two years, or sooner if you notice changes in your vision. Many eye conditions develop gradually and without obvious symptoms. Routine eye exams help detect issues early and keep your vision sharp and comfortable.

If you’d like to learn more about prescription glasses or schedule an exam, book an appointment online or call your nearest Marano Eye Care location.

Do You Offer Contact Lens Prescriptions?

Yes—with one important note. We are happy to renew or update an existing contact lens prescription, but we do not perform the initial contact lens fittings.

For your first fitting, we recommend visiting a qualified Optometrist who can determine the safest and most comfortable lenses for your eyes. Once you’ve been properly fitted and have selected your lens type, our team will gladly assist with ongoing prescription updates or adjustments.