Can a pair of eyeglasses stop double vision on the left ?

M.D. (opthamologist {sic}) ... gave me a prescription for glasses. He said, “this should help.’ What the heck did that mean?

That seems clear enough. You presented wtth an eye problem. After an exam, the MD found a pobssible solution. What’s not to understand?

You have been bothered by the double vision for ten years Why wouldn’t you try the glasses? In the scheme of things, surely you can afford a new pair of glasses to ease the stress and strain in your life?

One month ago:

http://www.fluther.com/158501/i-was-prescribed-eyeglasses-with-prisms-what-do-you-know-abou--

Ophthalmologist

What does “help” mean? Glasses would not do a thing to reduce the “stress and strain” in my life.
I am most impressed with how you keep up with my older postings and follow with your cut and paste jobs.
Keep up the good work. Are you planning on charging me for it ?

Sorry. I thought that having double vision for ten years was causing you distress. If this does’t bother you, why are you asking these related questions? Perhaps in future let me know beforehand what you consider an acceptable response.

No; I can’t tell you acceptable responses because there might be dozens of them. Looking to the left is an annoyance; not a stressor. I trust I may ask questions on here regarding annoyances. Maybe I should run them by you first for your approval . Upon attaining it I can then post my questions.
I suspect you already know one acceptable reply and it’s the reply I’ve mentioned in my PM’s to you.

Did you ask the doctor what he meant by “this should help”?

@chyna no; I wish I had. He seemed irritable and rushed and we had been there for two hours .

I suspect the Doctor believes that the lenses will reduce the problem when you wear them.

In at least two prior related questions, I suggested that you consult a Neuro-Optometrist, as that professional is well-suited to address the symptoms you’re having, since double-vision can be a neurological symptom. Therefore, I again suggest consulting a Neuro-Optonetrist for a second opinion.

Another option would be to contact the Doctors whose exam resulted in the existing prescription. Ask them whether the lenses are ordinary or if they are specialty lenses for your particular symptom, and whether there are any special instructions, such as a wearing schedule or eye exercises you will need to get the best results.

You could also bring the Rx slip to your local eyeglasses shop and ask them whether it is a special prescription, and what their return policy is if you don’t like the glasses of if they don’t help the problem.

I see that your Rx has prisms
Yes, Prismatic lenses are for the purpose of correcting visual perceptual problems – Here is the Wikipedia page with further explanation

As for the cost, first of all you should check with your health insurance and any secondary or tertiary coverage to see whether you have a benefit for prism lenses. If not, inquire about discounts. Also check with whatever memberships you have – whether AARP, a professional organization, AAA, big-box-warehouse stores, etc. – to see if any of them offer discounts. Then call around to find out pricing and to learn who accepts the discounts or what they might do to compete with discounts.

I strongly suggest following a Doctor’s guidance before consulting with Fluther. It makes sense to use glasses to correct the problem because it may have to do with a deformation in the curvature of your eyeball, AKA astigmatism. Your two eyeballs may be out of synch in this area, and the corrective lessons would synch up your vision to overcome the differential.

And really @gailcalled was offering help, and wondering why you ask for opinions but then discount it if it’s not what you want to hear.

@hearkat they are special glasses. They have prisms. Or will have if I get them.

@hearkat thank you! Your post is a great help !