Can wearing out-dated prescription eye-wear cause lightheadedness?

When I remove my glasses when driving, the lightheadedness goes away.

Last check-up was last year when I was told there was no change in my vision and new prescription was not necessary! I can see without them, corrects my vision slightly for blurriness, that's all. I can wear them indoors with no lightheaded feeling at all, i.e., when watching TV, no problem. Can watch TV without them. Just get lightheaded when used while driving. Perhaps there is a strain of some sort from the brightness of daylight or something while wearing them. Take them off, nausea feeling and everything goes away.

Hi there:

yes indeed. I wouldn't describe it as lightheadness but more like "out of focus?" feeling. How long have you had those glasses? are you due for a new exam? do you see better with or without them?

It may be time to get a new rx. Check with your local Dr. and see if they run any specials or coupons you can use towards a new exam and just do it. It will be money well spent if it gets rid of that feeling you are getting.

Blessings

NOTE: Thanks to "spooky" also! However, don't think my vision is affected that badly for "road rage". There're 2-3 days I experience this, weird. I've found it's on days it's better when cloudy out rather than sunny. Perhaps I need prescription sunglasses, thank you to all so much! Report It

You refer to "out-dated prescription eye-wear". It sounds as if you need to have your eyes examined to determine if you need new lens.

You bet.Vision should be checked every 2 years,if not the glasses you do have could be a danger to you.If your driving in reduced visibility conditions,you would be more affected hence-you would probably have to slow down.This alone will make you a target whith a person who has "road rage"and could lead to collision.I have to wear special glasses just to come out on net.Anyway you have been warned,the rest is up to you.

Yes, you should have your eyes examined if you are overdue, make an appointment now. It will be helpful.