After nearly 51 years, probably the last 20 of them with inferior vision, I finally made the move to eyeglasses yesterday. My distance vision has been a problem, especially at night, especially driving-and particularly driving in the rain. Well, since the weather has been SO SPECTACULAR lately (sarcasm at no extra charge), I decided the time was now. Reading is not an issue, but anything past 10 feet or so is fuzzy, blurred and unfathomable to me.
First of all, I eschewed contact lenses. The thought of placing my finger in my EYE repulses me-damn, I can’t even keep my eyes open for Visine drops! Same with Lasik surgery, which apparently would have solved the distance vision problem-but would have created a new one-the need for reading glasses. So, what’s the upgrade? I decided on good old fashioned spectacles.
After 24 hours of use, here are my observations:
Like someone who purchases a certain brand of car—and then notices that EVERYONE seems to also be driving the same one (the scientists call it your reticular activation system), it now seems to me that every human being on earth is wearing glasses. I even thought I saw my dog wearing them. I never noticed how many people wear glasses! I am not alone!
My wife was instrumental in keeping me away from styles that made me look goofy (OK, goofier) She helped me choose a set of frames that look alright-and people—perhaps just being kind—folks have said they look good on me.
The difference has been astounding! I can now read the score of the Red Sox game on TV without having to get up and walk across the room! I can see much better behind the wheel.
Taking them off to read or look at a computer screen is a pain, plain and simple. I will need to get used to it.
No headaches…yet! The optician said I’d get them, but so far I am pain-free!
Although the distance vision is FAR better, there is a distortion of angles. Trees that stand straight appear to be leaning back or away through these lenses.
People now say I look smarter. Of course, almost ANYTHING should accomplish THAT, no?
Here’s a funny eyeglass “commercial”…Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YJxZM2uivU
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