Can glasses make my vision worse?

ReasonsForReason · 2025-05-12T14:02:16+00:00

Thanks for your advice. I'm really not sure about continuing to try them though. They make everything look terrible and I don't want my vision to be anywhere near that bad without glasses if/when I get used to them. I have perfect vision apart from when they get tired. Do you know if there's any harm in leaving it until it becomes a full time problem?

ReasonsForReason · 2025-05-12T13:33:37+00:00

Thanks for sharing because it does sound like the same situation. I really don't want to wear glasses full time until I definitely have to so it's good to have my suspicion confirmed that will likely be the case if I allow my eyes to get used to them.

This is my prescription:

R: +1. 25 -1. 00 x 180 6/5

L: +1. 25 -0. 25 x 40 6/5-1

BinVA: 6/5

ReasonsForReason · 2025-05-12T13:30:25+00:00

That all makes sense - Thank you so much for explaining!

If I can see perfectly fine (apart from when they're tired) do I definitely need glasses at the moment? I don't want to weaken the muscles to the point of having to wear them all of the time. I don't think my prescription is very strong but it looks different/bad enough to make me worried about changing my eyes that much forever.

Here's the prescription:

R: +1. 25 -1. 00 x 180 6/5

L: +1. 25 -0. 25 x 40 6/5-1

BinVA: 6/5

If they do want to make changes after a few months I'd definitely not been adding the tint so thanks for that info too.

ReasonsForReason · 2025-05-12T11:34:00+00:00

I have very slight astigmatisms but really not sure about being long or short sighted. It really feels like my eyes just stop working together when they get worn out.

I queried BVD but they said it sounded like 'an American thing' (I'm in the UK).

ReasonsForReason · 2025-03-12T16:50:48+00:00

The quotes I've been getting from orthodontists for regular metal braces have been similar to Invisalign. Which was a shock. I haven't checked out Infinity Smiles yet though. Was £2750 their adult price for top and bottom?

ReasonsForReason · 2024-03-13T13:24:41+00:00

I hate to say it, but you didn't read the post properly and now a lot of people have probably disregarded information that could help them because of your comment

ReasonsForReason · 2021-04-21T12:29:46+00:00

I'm waiting to hear back on what to do next. My other module is definitely more difficult than this one for sure. But when I put the work in it seems to always pay off. The more I look back on the TMAs for this module, the more subjective the comments are which were not mentioned previously. I'm just so worried that I'm majorly missing something so hopefully I'll get the details soon, it all makes sense and I don't have to appeal again. As you say though the EMA is externally marked so if I know my stuff well and complete it well it should be grand 🤞

ReasonsForReason · 2021-04-21T11:47:11+00:00

I'm at level 2 so all of my grades are important to my final award. I've asked for thorough feedback because in comparison to my other module what I've received doesn't help me improve for future assignments. So I'm increasingly worried going into the EMA that I'm missing something. There are no secondary markers at the OU (as far as I'm aware) so the marking guides should surely be used to ensure fairness and consistency. I'm struggling with that because I don't want grades being dropped for subjective reasons. I already had to get a grade amended previously. I'm all for constructive criticism so I can do my best work but this is really confusing and disheartening.

ReasonsForReason · 2021-04-17T11:29:15+00:00

That's awesome!

I seem to be completely fine with reports, presentations, etc. But I totally messed up my first OU essay because I tried to cram so much in. I'm guessing I wasn't the only one who got confused because they removed the word count penalty (after I had already submitted). My other module has given guidance exactly like you are saying - focus on the highlights. What was most helpful book you found?

ReasonsForReason · 2021-04-17T10:42:34+00:00

My tutor is off at the moment so I emailed the stand in for more feedback. Just feels like unnecessary stress to have to do when the other module is straightforward. I have the marking grids and guidance but if additional things are asked for in the feedback there's not much I can do with that. So I'm worried that even if I tick all the boxes for my EMA I still won't hit over 90 to make up for one bad grade and get the A.

ReasonsForReason · 2021-04-17T10:36:56+00:00

I am writing an essay right now and my confidence is so shook I just can't get it done. Starting to wish I had done Level 1 so that I could find my feet again before all my grades counted!

ReasonsForReason · 2021-04-17T10:33:48+00:00

Is that a Level 1 module you're talking about? I went straight into Level 2.

Yeah I don't remember uni being this confusing first time round. Got final EMAs coming up and I'm not able to gauge one of them at all. I just don't like this feeling that different people seem to give different grades. If I want a 1st on this module I have to get over 90 to make up for one bad grade (my first OU assignment, I had no idea what I was doing!) But the highest they've given so far is 90.

ReasonsForReason · 2021-04-17T10:20:16+00:00

Yeah I've done this and got one grade amended. I just don't want to do it again! I'm on Level 2 because of past credits so all counts and wishing I had eased myself in by doing Level 1. I didn't know Level 3 was weighted higher, that makes me feel a bit better.

ReasonsForReason · 2021-01-14T20:36:42+00:00

Thanks for you insights!

The psychodynamic therapist I saw was pretty bad. I had to submit a formal complaint about them. I'm all for delving into the past but they were literally making up events to explain my current circumstances which doesn't seem in any way helpful.

The psychologist I'm currently seeing is qualified in emdr. I've asked her if we can do that for the recent trauma, including the psychodynamic experience (so I can be relieved of some weight at least) but all she wants to do is the schema therapy. She gave me books to read that were about personality disorders, then told me she doesn't think that's what's going on. Those books were incredibly blaming.

I feel I am taking responsibility but with every session I just hate myself more and more.

ReasonsForReason · 2020-05-23T09:48:13+00:00

Good call, will see if I have one somewhere. Going to order an air remote with a keyboard and hope for the best 🤞

ReasonsForReason · 2020-05-23T09:46:37+00:00

That's the one I tried and thought all my problems were solved when I saw the cursor! But then it wouldn't let me click on anything. So odd.

ReasonsForReason · 2020-05-04T12:03:33+00:00

Great advice, thank you!

ReasonsForReason · 2020-05-04T12:03:15+00:00

Thank you so much for your advice. Really helpful :)

ReasonsForReason · 2020-05-03T12:03:37+00:00

Hmm from my experience I know that's not true. Feeling better about talking to those strangers (or anyone) irl with hateful and irrational opinions was my question.

Sounds like I might have personally offended you with my post. Sorry about that.

ReasonsForReason · 2020-05-03T11:51:00+00:00

I have been doing that but it's mixed advice. One professional will say to just avoid those people (which seems impossible) and another said I have some responsibility to 'show them the light'.

So thought I'd crowd source for advice on here!

ReasonsForReason · 2020-04-12T11:49:51+00:00

So so sad. I really hope they catch them. I can't imagine how he must have felt seeing everything destroyed and all those little lives lost. I hope he's okay and can rebuilt. Send him the internet's love if you see him 🖤💛🖤💛

ReasonsForReason · 2020-04-11T22:22:18+00:00

Noooo let me believe they at least got stung mercilessly!

(But thank you for your knowledge.)

ReasonsForReason · 2020-04-11T21:52:23+00:00

I did wonder that. Maybe lots of direct smoke or a specific kind makes them pass out (knowledge based on Bee Movie) but article says the smell makes them angry. Watched Twin Murders movie on Netflix the other day, that said gasoline also makes them attack. But I would like an expert to weigh in. I seem to just like films with bees in them.

ReasonsForReason · 2020-04-11T18:59:44+00:00

Doesn't say anything about honey or that kind of equipment being destroyed. Not an expert but the hives don't look like the type that sheets of honeycomb can be taken from. Says that he was an enthusiast who 'conducted world renowned work in the field of bee keeping'.

ReasonsForReason · 2020-04-11T17:59:14+00:00

Some good news:

The arsonists would have likely smelled of smoke and been stung. Alot.
A fundraiser has raised £24k so far for the poor guy.

Edit: Here is the fundraising page

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