https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:24:50 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-with-new-glasses#post-1980196 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 11:11:03 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1980196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSCB: I used to have amazing insurance coverage, 100% frames &amp; lenses, and a 20% discount on contacts. I have a pair of Prada frames that I've had for 6 years and I keep getting new lenses put in them. After I had Chloe, I changed things up and got a new pair that I paid out of pocket for, and she snapped those in half. I'm glad I had my back up pair!</p> <p>Now Charlotte is around that age and getting grabby, and our insurance coverage blows on glasses. I wear mine all the time, so I want something I won't feel sick about if they break.</p> <p>$95 isn't going to make me cry. And I still want a back up pair, so my trusty Prada's that are 6 years old will still get new lenses put in them. Christ. That lady really didn't need to be such a bitch to me. They're still getting my business. I'll still buy glasses through them, just not today. Wait until my kid isn't the 'break everything nice I own in half" age. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-with-new-glasses#post-1980182 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 11:03:53 +0000 MrsSCB 1980182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: I felt the same way -- umm, if my glasses are gonna break I'd rather them be under $100 than $400...but I think that was just her snarky way of trying to discredit WP because my first pair lasted really well and I was not too kind to them. My cats knocked them on the floor and batted them around more than a few times, too haha. I've been really happy with WP so I hope your headaches go away so you can enjoy them! Oh, and I ended up taking my new ones to a different, non-chain glasses store in the mall and the guy there was very nice and adjusted them for free. That's how you should treat customers, or people you hope will become customers! :-)</p> <p>The woman you dealt with sounds like a real peach. Treating someone like crap is a great way to get her to switch to your services, right? Ridiculous! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-with-new-glasses#post-1980167 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 10:54:54 +0000 alohaorchid 1980167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Usually when my prescription changes I get a headache and feel sick for 1-2 days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-with-new-glasses#post-1980147 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 10:46:13 +0000 blackbird 1980147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: Still, that's all part of the script, IMO, b/c you need it to order glasses! </p> <p>And yes, super duper rude. Huge pet peeve of mine is people just being inconsiderate assholes in general. If it's not obvious ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-with-new-glasses#post-1980035 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 09:55:16 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1980035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: They gave me the script no problem - apparently the FDA requires it? - but didn't include the PD. I was surprised at how rude the staff was. I mean, I get it, I didn't order from them. It would be like someone ordering wedding invitations from someone on Etsy then asking me to print for them - I could, since I order through my own printer, but I didn't design them, so I wouldn't. But I also wouldn't be a dick about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-with-new-glasses#post-1980031 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 09:52:52 +0000 blackbird 1980031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: PS i would totally file a complaint. That's rude customer service. I ordered my glasses online but had to call and get all my script stuff over the phone and our office was super nice to me :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-with-new-glasses#post-1980015 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 09:43:11 +0000 LindsayInNY 1980015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: Douche was the first word that came to mind at 10pm ;) That's definitely disappointing how they acted though. And I love that Chloe said something too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-with-new-glasses#post-1979892 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 08:45:14 +0000 blackbird 1979892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The refractive index of your glasses can DEFINITELY give you a headache. I'm a +1.50 and cheap glasses give me headaches, but the expensive ones don't. if it's a new prescription for you, can you try wearing it in small amounts? When i started wearing reading glasses, I couldn't wear them all day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-with-new-glasses#post-1979834 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 07:34:27 +0000 krispi 1979834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's most likely due to the change in prescription. See if you can tough it out for a few days, and eventually your eyes will get used to the new glasses. I even feel like that a bit when I switch from glasses to contacts. Your eyes get so used to one thing and don't adjust quickly when you change things up on them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-with-new-glasses#post-1979815 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 07:03:11 +0000 Mrs. Rabbit 1979815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: Yup, I have a feeling after I send these back, I"m going to do one more round of the home-try on set (with a couple from the new collection) and then make myself pick a frame! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-with-new-glasses#post-1979809 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 06:53:20 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1979809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ValentineMommy: no lol I think I'm like -1.25 and -1.75 and I have an astigmatism. I never noticed the curved lenses until someone pointed them out last night! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-with-new-glasses#post-1979804 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 06:46:20 +0000 ValentineMommy 1979804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: Do you have a high prescription? The higher the prescription, the more important that curved lens is going to be. I've been considering getting some glasses from WP, but my prescription is -11 and I would deeeefinitely need thinned out and curved lenses or I would get really sick/dizzy. I hope their customer service can help you out!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-with-new-glasses#post-1979803 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 06:39:34 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1979803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Rabbit: I saw your pics! I loved Wilkie. Did you see their new collection? It came out just after I got my 5 in the mail. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-with-new-glasses#post-1979758 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 01:30:14 +0000 birdofafeather 1979758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: When a toddler calls you out... Yeah. </p> <p>I would contact warby Parker. See what they suggest. I had an issue with prescription sunglasses and I'm only realizing years later that I should have had them checked because they killed me. I need an updated Rx so there's no point now but next time, I'm checking with everyone to make sure they're right. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-with-new-glasses#post-1979753 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 01:20:25 +0000 Corduroy 1979753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: I get really thrown by changes to my glasses. Curved lenses, different lens shape, and prescription change all throw me off for a few days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-with-new-glasses#post-1979681 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 23:15:45 +0000 Mrs. Rabbit 1979681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ditto to having headaches when my script changed. It was horrible, but I was assured it would get better. I toughed it out for about a week and then it was fine! I love WP—just about to order a new pair from them...as soon as I can stop being so indecisive and pick which one I like already! I have to send my box back tomorrow :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-with-new-glasses#post-1979666 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 23:03:36 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1979666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Raindrop: YES TO THE BRIGHTNESS. I tolde husband I felt like I was seeing things in HD! What in the world! I haven't had a new script in 2 or 3 years and my prescription change isn't very drastic but my goodness, what a huge difference it's making! It's definitely much more clear and so much brighter. </p> <p>@MrsSCB: I have a 30 day window, so I'll give it some time. I'm so in love with these frames! For $95, if these break, I won't be so sad. Chloe broke my last $$$ pair and that really sucked. I purposefully wanted these because Charlotte is starting to get grabby and I didn't want her to break expensive frames, especially since our insurance coverage blows. </p> <p>Ii started getting the lenses changed in my glasses after Chloe broke my last new pair. Then I realized that I've had those glasses for six years. It's time for a change!</p> <p>My new optometrist is nice, it's her staff that sucks. This lady in particular was nasty. She treated me like I was looking for a handout &amp; wouldn't even write down my measurements for me when there was a own right in front of her (she said "well, I don't have a pen so you'll have to try to remember your PD....."). I finally said, "listen, I'm not looking for something for nothing. My insurance doesn't cover anything but a 20% discount and your frames are all in the $400 range. I've got two small children and home and my last pair of expensive glasses ended up cracked in half by my then six month old. It's Christmas, I'm a stay at home mom, and I figure if my glasses are going to break I'd rather lose $95 than $400. I need contacts, I want my lenses replaced in my other frames, but I also wanted a new, cheap pair of glasses to wear around the house, so I'd like to make sure the script is correct in these."</p> <p>She told me that their prices are comparable and competitive and you can't get their quality customer service anywhere. Chloe was with me and told her she wasn't very nice :silly: the lady wouldn't talk to me about lenses, and we left. </p> <p>Biiiiitch </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-with-new-glasses#post-1979646 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 22:47:38 +0000 MrsSCB 1979646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: I was gonna say it might be the prescription change as well!</p> <p>Also, so crazy how other places are so sensitive about Warby Parker (I'm sure because they're so much cheaper). I just got my second pair of glasses from them and went to get them adjusted. The person I spoke with says, "oh we're not allowed to adjust Warby Parker glasses because they break so easily." Uhhh, ok, sure... My first pair seemed pretty durable for almost three years ;-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-with-new-glasses#post-1979639 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 22:40:24 +0000 Raindrop 1979639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: Oh yes I think it's the script change!! The same thing happened to me! </p> <p>It took I think a week for my eyes to get use to the stronger prescription. </p> <p>Everything was just soooo clear... my eyes were so not use to everything being so crisp and everything seemed so much brighter too. I seriously couldn't wear my glasses for more than a few hours at a time for the first few days... but slowly it got better and better... and I actually liked the crispiness. :)</p> <p>If you can ... I would say hold out for a week before changing your lens... unless you have a return policy deadline. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-with-new-glasses#post-1979629 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 22:30:57 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1979629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: I'll call them tomorrow. </p> <p>Douche isn't even the right word. I'm so disappointed in them. I need contacts and I don't even want to go back to this place for contacts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-with-new-glasses#post-1979622 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 22:22:02 +0000 LindsayInNY 1979622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would ask Warby Parker. Their customer service is top notch. And they have optometrists or something on site too - they do exams in NYC I know. I'm wondering if they can shed some insight on things? That stinks that your doctor was a douche about it though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-with-new-glasses#post-1979618 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 22:15:51 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1979618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Raindrop: my script changed a bit, too! Maybe .25, I think. </p> <p>Do you think it's just the script change? I've always gotten a tension headache from a script change but this is full blown sickness. I feel like my vision is distorted. </p> <p>I wear my glasses all the time and am in love with these frames, so I'd really like these to work out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-with-new-glasses#post-1979613 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 22:10:54 +0000 Raindrop 1979613@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Was your prescription the same? Or did it get stronger?</p> <p>When my prescription even when it only went up .25 points... I had headaches for a little while before my eyes got use to it. </p> <p>If your prescription didn't change at all.. then I would suspect it was the flat verses rounded lens. :)</p> <p>Sorry about this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-with-new-glasses#post-1979588 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 21:54:28 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1979588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Help! I'm having a problem with my new warby parker glasses &amp; am having an even harder time articulating this issue.</p> <p>My insurance only covers 20% on glasses, so I thought I'd give warby parker a shot. I fell in love with a pair of frames and had them fill my script. </p> <p>But, they make me sick. I put my glasses on and am instantly sick. I strain to see, feel dizzy, my eyes can't focus, and I get nauseated. </p> <p>I've had two eye centers check the prescription and PD for me and it's correct. My optometrist wasnt very helpful or friendly since they didn't fill the script. </p> <p>I stopped by a chain store tonight and a very friendly girl pointed out that my current glasses have a curved lens while the WP have a flat lens, and this could be the culprit! I forgot what the different lenses are classed, though. </p> <p>Has anyone ever experienced this? Should I ask WP for new lenses? I think I might be back to square one and need to pick out new frames locally! </p>