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High index lens and wrong prescription

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Oct 20, 2008
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Edmonton

High index lens and wrong prescription

I have a very high prescription (-15 plus).
I had an eye exam in September of 2020 and received a prescription for new glasses at that time.
My optometrist referred me to a specialist for retinal-related issues and advised me to wait until the assessment to fill the prescription until after the retinal appointment and follow up.
Fast forward to January, I had laser surgery for retinal tears and follow up with my optometrist as directed. At that time, I asked for a new assessment of my vision since my prescription was so high and there could be changes since then.
My optometrist said that since the last assessment was in September, I didn't need a new eye exam.
I spent the rest of January searching for an optical place that would fill my prescription and no one was able to (liability issues, Nikon/Zeiss unfamiliarity and not having frames to fit my lenses).
I finally find an optical place willing to work with me and ordered glasses.
After I ordered the glasses, I also attended a separate assessment for intraocular lenses elsewhere.
A month later I received the glasses and 2 days into wearing them, my vision was blurry with some double vision in one eye.
I called the optical place and they tell me that their measurements were accurate and to give it a few more days and see if my vision improves at that time. They said that if not, I should return to my optometrist to get an updated prescription.
The eyeglass store is also suggesting that the cut-off for a remedy would have been within a month (which has passed).
The optometrist redirected me back to the eyeglass store.

Is there anything I can do. After dual insurance for vision coverage, I still had to pay $800 because of my high prescription.

Is there anything I can do?
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Aug 29, 2001
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rural ontario
Unless your a teenager - don't you have a history of lenses used in the past to baseline if the current one is off in the weeds?
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Jul 7, 2017
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Something tells me where the new specs are siting on your face will make a big difference.
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Feb 20, 2015
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Southern Ontario
I'm a -7, high index but nowhere near yours, every pair of new glasses makes me see blurry/double for about half a day, then my brain clicks in. I've never had a problem with a poorly made pair of glasses, but you seem to have several moving parts to your scenario.

My guess is that when you had laser surgery your prescription changed and you needed to be looked at again. I'm thinking that doctors didn't want to touch you because you are severely near sighted and are fearing getting blamed for your problems now.

I'd say to get a second opinion from another Optometrist, if you can. With your conditions I'm sure OHIP will pay for your exam. If you can't get this resolved or find another doctor, I suggest talking to a Lawyer.

If you were close to the US border and was able to cross, I'd tell you to seek treatment over there... if you had the cash or could get OHIP to pay, if you can prove no other doctor will take you on.

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