When you go to the eye doctor, and she ask you, which one looks better

[raccoon]

When you go to the eye doctor, and she ask you, which one looks better-- this – – or this? When she's testing your eyes. Does anybody else have trouble telling the difference some of the time? I had that experience today. I couldn't tell a difference between them and I was trying to do it right but I think the doctor got impatient with me although she was too professional to show it.

[MLAA]

1. Oh yeah. Sometimes I have to ask them to repeat the. A couple times and it can still be tough 😬

[Luciferous]

2. I had that happen last time I went. The doctor said my eyes hadn't changed much so maybe that was

the reason?

[Eliot Rosewater]

3. Always and then you end up with the wrong prescription.

[Moostache]

4. I just tell them "about the same"... (n/t)

[Lars39]

5. oh I hate that part!

They always get impatient with me because I take so long over it, but it's darn important to get it right.

[d_r]

6. oh yeah

honestly, I think they are used to it / want to know that information. I'll say, show me the first one again, ok, show me the second one.

Sometimes it is a matter of where you are focused, or if you squint a little, and so on. Let them know if you are struggling. That's the reason you are there.

[TheCowsCameHome]

7. Just say "not much difference".

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Sometimes it's hard for me to differentiate between the choices.

But if you're having trouble, tell her.

Then she can show you something else.

This gives her information about your vision.

[doc03]

9. Me to nt

[snacker]

10. I have a very difficult time with that test...

so often I simply cannot tell the difference. I feel badly having to ask over and over to see the comparisons again. Even then, I just pick one. It's tough and frustrating. I wish there were an easier way to make that determination.

[Yonnie3]

11. It happens to me too.

I just quickly say again please and don't explain. I've never sensed an impatience on their part.

Personally I think they get going too fast. i don't know if they need it to be fast for some reason.

[Hoyt]

12. They expect that to happen. When it gets close to right, your eyes will fool you and

doc has to make sure that's not happening.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

13. Same here, although not with every pair.

I suppose it makes a difference exactly what is going on with your eyes, but it seems to me as though the "Which one looks better" question is intended to refine exactly what prescription you need now. I believe I always get to the point where I can't tell the difference, and that tells the doctor that they've got the prescription nailed.

Just a semi-educated guess on my part.

[BigmanPigman]

14. I worked for an eye doctor

for a few years and now I am just a patient but the doctors, at least the three that have taken over the practice over the past 20 years, never lose patience with this patient. It is part of their job and they are used to it. This is how they are able to make an accurate diagnosis. I always sigh a thousand times since I can never decide between two choices when it comes down to the exact power. The doctors acknowledge this and it helps them to be more precise. Don't worry about it. This IS normal.

What I like to do is go sit down and say, "What chart?" as if they haven't heard that joke a zillion times. They should have cool eye charts that spell stuff...like
U
R A
L U S R

[Different Drummer]

15. I was at my ophthalmologist's office a couple of days ago...

and had one of those tests. When applicable, I just told them the two options were "about the same." They told me I could stand to get a new prescription. However, ever since I've had cataracts removed from both my eyes, I don't really need distance glasses and when it comes to reading, I use OTC reading glasses.

[blueinredohio]

16. I have trouble with that also. Doe anyone led have Crizal? The glare proof scratch proof

protection? I got it last time and I can never get my glasses clean. All they do is smear. I HATE this stuff and it costs too much to get new lenses.

[kcr]

18. Yes! It's irritating. Get a microfiber lense cleaning cloth

I got a multipack and stash them everywhere because I'll panic if I don't have one within reach. Like these:

[blueinredohio]

21. Thanks kcr

[left-of-center2012]

17. Just be honest

If you need it to be repeated, say so.
If you see no difference, say so.

It's not a 'pass or fail' test.

[Turbineguy]

19. You can answer

"I can't see any difference."

[Takket]

20. when in doubt....

ask to go back to the first one. the closer they get to your prescription the more subtle it becomes.