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==Where do I go==

You can certainly try revisiting your previous opto, you might find they will objectively measure your current vision even while having your records. If you are concerned that they won't, or have already found this to be the case, then a new opto is a good idea. We typically recommend people to see an ophthalmologist as their primary focus is not lens sales.

Rather it is your original opto or a new one it is a fairly common practice for the shop to measure your current lenses. You might avoid some issues with preconceptions if you hand them your differentials or at least a reduction you know is not quite 20/20. Another option is to decline, you can do that as the customer, and ask them to measure you from scratch. Obviously being polite but firm is going to be the best approach.

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Many people want to know what they can do to get the best results from their "official" screening. As you must know by now, vision is highly variable. It is a good idea to not put too much stress on yourself over one snap shot; this is not necessarily a good reflection of your overall vision, you really should just be seeking a baseline. Your own measurements over time will give the most accurate picture of your overall vision, especially if you are making a point to be accurate.

That said, avoiding close up as much as possible the day before and the day of your visit is a good idea. Instead, try getting low stress distance vision time in the place of that close up time while not necessarily doing a lot of focus work and making your eyes tired and/or strained. Drink enough water, get a good night sleep and don't eat a lot of sugar; also good things to help you get better results. If you can manage it try to schedule in the morning while your eyes are still fresh and well rested.

That said, avoiding close up as much as possible the day before and the day of your visit is a good idea. Instead, try getting low stress distance vision time in the place of that close up time while not necessarily doing a lot of focus work and making your eyes tired and/or strained. Drink enough water, get a good night sleep and don't eat a lot of sugar; also good things to help you get better results. If you can manage it, try to schedule in the morning while your eyes are still fresh and well rested.

==Points to remember==

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You do not owe anyone an explanation of your intentions to take your vision into your own hands. It is your right to make inform decisions about your own eyes. Just be sure you know what you are doing when you do so.

==See also==

[[Optician]]

==References==

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 ==Where do I go==
 You can certainly try revisiting your previous opto, you might find they will objectively measure your current vision even while having your records. If you are concerned that they won't, or have already found this to be the case, then a new opto is a good idea. We typically recommend people to see an ophthalmologist as their primary focus is not lens sales.
 Rather it is your original opto or a new one it is a fairly common practice for the shop to measure your current lenses. You might avoid some issues with preconceptions if you hand them your differentials or at least a reduction you know is not quite 20/20. Another option is to decline, you can do that as the customer, and ask them to measure you from scratch. Obviously being polite but firm is going to be the best approach.
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 Many people want to know what they can do to get the best results from their "official" screening. As you must know by now, vision is highly variable. It is a good idea to not put too much stress on yourself over one snap shot; this is not necessarily a good reflection of your overall vision, you really should just be seeking a baseline. Your own measurements over time will give the most accurate picture of your overall vision, especially if you are making a point to be accurate.
-That said, avoiding close up as much as possible the day before and the day of your visit is a good idea. Instead, try getting low stress distance vision time in the place of that close up time while not necessarily doing a lot of focus work and making your eyes tired and/or strained. Drink enough water, get a good night sleep and don't eat a lot of sugar; also good things to help you get better results. If you can manage it try to schedule in the morning while your eyes are still fresh and well rested.
+That said, avoiding close up as much as possible the day before and the day of your visit is a good idea. Instead, try getting low stress distance vision time in the place of that close up time while not necessarily doing a lot of focus work and making your eyes tired and/or strained. Drink enough water, get a good night sleep and don't eat a lot of sugar; also good things to help you get better results. If you can manage it, try to schedule in the morning while your eyes are still fresh and well rested.
 ==Points to remember==
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 You do not owe anyone an explanation of your intentions to take your vision into your own hands. It is your right to make inform decisions about your own eyes. Just be sure you know what you are doing when you do so.
+==See also==
+[[Optician]]
 ==References==