Bifocals

suebee · 02-16-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackhammer

Yep, count me in.

I can get by holding most reading material a foot away from my face, but medicine bottles and fine print readers are needed.

lol Jack, it's when the arms aren't long enough that the trouble REALLY begins!

I had my first pair of bifocals in my mid-thirties. Couldn't adjust to them. Got rid of them and streeeeeeched my arms as far as I could. Sooner or later we all have to give in. Right now I've got a combination of contacts, reading strength with my contacts, reading strength without my glassses......It complicates my life greatly. Makes me glad I carry a purse!

Apocalipstic · 02-16-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cybersuebee

lol Jack, it's when the arms aren't long enough that the trouble REALLY begins!

I had my first pair of bifocals in my mid-thirties. Couldn't adjust to them. Got rid of them and streeeeeeched my arms as far as I could. Sooner or later we all have to give in. Right now I've got a combination of contacts, reading strength with my contacts, reading strength without my glassses......It complicates my life greatly. Makes me glad I carry a purse!

ha, so it's just that my arms are short?

suebee · 02-16-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by apocalipstic

ha, so it's just that my arms are short?

Yup! A couple of hours on the rack and you'll be as right as rain. But that's a whole 'nother thread!

Legendryder · 02-16-2010, 02:24 PM

I have had mine for two years. Progressives. The first couple of weeks, I spent tripping over things, running into door frames, getting seasick going down stairs. These days, I can't see a thing without them, and will have to replace these pretty soon. But, once I got used to them, I was fine.

Andrew, Jr. · 02-16-2010, 02:26 PM

Apocalipstic,

I got my first pair about 2 weeks ago. I used my old pair of Ray Ban's Wavefarers. They work great. But I know what you mean about seeing. A huge difference.

Andrew

Apocalipstic · 02-16-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kimbo

I too have been having issues and have had readers for years. I got my eyes checked in Dec and got new glasses but I still have to wear my readers to drive--the Dr explained it to me because it didn't make sense but essentially it is because my eyes get so tired.

Because I am a techie and on computers all day and night I got the new computer lens which is similiar to progressives but different. The glases are set to make the distance to my computer the primary distance in the glass and then it progresses from there. I love them and had no issue getting acclimated to them. I definitely cannot drive in them though.

What shocked me was how expensive new glasses are--HOLY CRAP!! Mine were almost $700 and that is with a basic none designer frame. I love the fact that I can see so much better. I didn't realize how bad I was struggling until I got this pair. I'm saving for a second pair cause I now know how blind I've become. Sadly I used to have eagle eyes...not so much anymore!

Mine are for reading and computer too. The close part is for reading and the upper part is for computer. It used to drive me nuts to read stuff on paper to type on a comuter screen. Also, shopping for books...

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Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

Apocalipstic,

I got my first pair about 2 weeks ago. I used my old pair of Ray Ban's Wavefarers. They work great. But I know what you mean about seeing. A huge difference.

Andrew

Seeing rocks and its great to see I am not alone.

Legendryder · 02-16-2010, 02:44 PM

I just planning on using these same frames, with new lens. Nothing wrong with them, so why spend the money?

Andrew, Jr. · 02-16-2010, 03:19 PM

And you can also use your old sunglasses too. Frames are frames. It is the lenses that count. My old Ray Ban's Wave Farer's were so scratched up. I wasn't using them at all. Now, I am full time.
Reading was a nightmare. Everything was so off. What I thought I was reading I wasn't. Like a 7 was a 2. Go figure.

Andrew

Apocalipstic · 02-16-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

And you can also use your old sunglasses too. Frames are frames. It is the lenses that count. My old Ray Ban's Wave Farer's were so scratched up. I wasn't using them at all. Now, I am full time.
Reading was a nightmare. Everything was so off. What I thought I was reading I wasn't. Like a 7 was a 2. Go figure.

Andrew

Yep, I had my readers, but now, I can really see!

Nina · 02-16-2010, 03:30 PM

I got progressive lenses a few years ago and they changed my life!!...I can remember when I got my first pair of glasses at age 7 (a l-o-n-g time ago)...I looked out the window of the eye doctor's office and was *stunned* to realize, and read, the words on the street signs...that was a life changing day, as was when I put on my glasses with the progressive lenses and the guy handed me the card to read from...and I could, and I did...

before I got them I was taking my glasses on and off 100 times a day...I expected to have all the adjustment problems people speak of, and of which I'd heard, I had not a one...that was a nice surprise...

I am all for these new fangled glasses...good luck with yours, I'm confident that if there is an adjustment period it will be worth the hassle since it's a really pleasant way to move through the world--being able to see clearly !!

cheers

n

Canela · 02-16-2010, 03:22 PM

When I turned 40 my Dr said I needed bifocals....I said, "oh the cute little cat eyes looking things, cool!!!"...he said, "no the big ugly ones..."

I got contacts. Colored ones to make me feel better that I had such bad eyes...at 45 I decided it was time to get a pair of bifocals, since I went thru the contacts pretty quick and I was tired of the whole thing...that was last year...

I use them more and more since they are so convenient. I am still trying to get used to having bifocals..I mean I'm not really vain like that but that doc gave me a bit of a complex...(I do love that I can see sooo much better)...

My bifocals are everywhere...my puppy tried to chew on 'em and they have a sharp little tip somewhere where the bottom sits on the top of my cheek...ouch...

That's what I get, I guess...lol...

Apocalipstic · 02-16-2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleShug

When I turned 40 my Dr said I needed bifocals....I said, "oh the cute little cat eyes looking things, cool!!!"...he said, "no the big ugly ones..."

I got contacts. Colored ones to make me feel better that I had such bad eyes...at 45 I decided it was time to get a pair of bifocals, since I went thru the contacts pretty quick and I was tired of the whole thing...that was last year...

I use them more and more since they are so convenient. I am still trying to get used to having bifocals..I mean I'm not really vain like that but that doc gave me a bit of a complex...(I do love that I can see sooo much better)...

My bifocals are everywhere...my puppy tried to chew on 'em and they have a sharp little tip somewhere where the bottom sits on the top of my cheek...ouch...

That's what I get, I guess...lol...

Funny how vanity starts to go out the window after 40. Comfort and convenience mean so much more to me now.

Gentle Tiger · 02-16-2010, 07:24 PM

Yep, I'm in the number. Got my first pair last year. My vanity would not permit me to get the visible line. But what's hilarious is when I am trying to read something without them on. Why pray tell do I look down try and read like I do when I have my glasses on?! I catch myself and laugh. My eyeballs do not have and invisible line in them! *laughing*

Jet · 02-25-2010, 09:02 PM

i've graduated to a monocle being the crochtety old one-eyed-jacked bastid that i am..heh

Apocalipstic · 03-23-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dreadgeek

I got my first set of bifocals at 41, two years ago. Fortunately, I have good health coverage so I was able to get lineless bifocals. I'm just not ready to have that little line on my glasses!

Cheers
Aj

My insurance does not cover optical. So I do have the line. Its OK though, I am getting used to it

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Originally Posted by Kimbo

I am really digging seeing too! It wasn't until I got them that I realized how bad my eyes were. I'm not big fan of glasses but I love being able to see itty bitty things!

meee too!

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Originally Posted by Jet

i've graduated to a monocle being the crochtety old one-eyed-jacked bastid that i am..heh

Monocles are so cool!

Kimbo · 03-31-2010, 08:52 PM

I'm looking around for a second pair. Now that I can see I can't imagine not having a back up pair.

Boots13 · 03-31-2010, 09:13 PM

yep, it was hit and miss
until I finally gave in.

Look at me now !

02-16-2010, 02:24 PM	#4
Legendryder Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Queen City, MO Posts: 420 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 14 Thanked 969 Times in 261 Posts Rep Power: 7270131	I have had mine for two years. Progressives. The first couple of weeks, I spent tripping over things, running into door frames, getting seasick going down stairs. These days, I can't see a thing without them, and will have to replace these pretty soon. But, once I got used to them, I was fine.

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Legendryder Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Queen City, MO Posts: 420 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 14 Thanked 969 Times in 261 Posts Rep Power: 7270131	I just planning on using these same frames, with new lens. Nothing wrong with them, so why spend the money?

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Kimbo Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: Eligible Butchelor Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 591 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 432 Thanked 551 Times in 257 Posts Rep Power: 119	I'm looking around for a second pair. Now that I can see I can't imagine not having a back up pair.

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