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Your eyesight is one of your most valuable assets, and keeping your prescription up to date ensures you’re seeing clearly, comfortably, and protecting your long-term eye health. But how often should you really be checking in with your optician for an updated prescription?
Why Updating Your Prescription Matters
Over time, your vision can change gradually without you even noticing. Wearing outdated glasses or contact lenses can lead to:
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Eye strain and headaches
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Blurred or double vision
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Difficulty focusing, especially at night
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Increased risk of accidents when driving
Updating your prescription ensures you’re not only seeing clearly but also protecting your eyes from unnecessary strain.
General Recommendation
Most experts suggest you should have an eye test every 1 to 2 years. However, the frequency can vary depending on age, health, and lifestyle:
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Children & Teenagers (under 18): Every year, as their vision can change quickly.
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Adults (18–39): Every 2 years, unless you notice symptoms like blurry vision.
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Adults (40–59): Every 1–2 years, since age-related changes (like presbyopia) often begin.
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Over 60: Every year, as risks for conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration increase.
Signs You Might Need an Earlier Update
Even if it hasn’t been long since your last test, book an appointment if you notice:
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Frequent squinting
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Difficulty seeing at night
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Headaches after reading or screen use
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Needing to hold books or screens closer/further away
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Sudden changes in vision
The Bottom Line
A regular eye test isn’t just about updating your glasses—it’s also a vital health check for your eyes. If it’s been more than two years since your last prescription, or you’ve noticed changes in your vision, it’s time to book an appointment.
👉 At Specxsol, we make updating your lenses simple and affordable. Whether you need single vision, varifocal, or blue light protection, we can reglaze your favourite frames with your new prescription.
