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Post by MikeMusic on Aug 25, 2017 18:01:09 GMT
The frames are black, but I wanted to be able to see, see? Think of the benefits of black lenses  |
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Post by orbscure on Aug 25, 2017 18:11:30 GMT
Having had pretty decent eyesight for the last 50 years, a gradual loss of close-up vision and headaches now means I've just had to start wearing glasses for reading. However, I found the whole process bewildering. Lenses at £220 and after faffing about for far too long, I finally plumped for £140 frames. The frames I really liked were £475 but as these are my first pair, I thought I'd better be sensible. But what a palaver... remember to pick them up, remember where you've put them down, remember to put them on when reading and if you balance them on above your eyeline, don't bend forward or backwards... and as for fingerprints on the lenses, don't even go there! I have nothing but admiration for anybody who's been wearing them for years  |
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Post by MartinT on Aug 25, 2017 18:48:55 GMT
I thought that my cataract operation would have negated the use of all those specs, but I was dead wrong. I still needed to get new ones. Sorry to hear that, Stan. I thought the op had sorted your eyes. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Aug 25, 2017 20:00:03 GMT
Having had pretty decent eyesight for the last 50 years, a gradual loss of close-up vision and headaches now means I've just had to start wearing glasses for reading. However, I found the whole process bewildering. Lenses at £220 and after faffing about for far too long, I finally plumped for £140 frames. The frames I really liked were £475 but as these are my first pair, I thought I'd better be sensible. But what a palaver... remember to pick them up, remember where you've put them down, remember to put them on when reading and if you balance them on above your eyeline, don't bend forward or backwards... and as for fingerprints on the lenses, don't even go there! I have nothing but admiration for anybody who's been wearing them for years I stayed low ish, around £160 a few years ago. Couple of years back went even cheaper with Tesco. £20 I think. Also use pound shop jobbies as I just need to sharpen up for reading, nothing special. After some years I still get to a place and find I don't have them with me and I can't see the detail. Tried the glasses on a string, around the neck. That didn't work either. Currently have 4 sets in places I use them plus I move around and forget them |
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Post by MartinT on Aug 25, 2017 20:11:05 GMT
I have nothing but admiration for anybody who's been wearing them for years It's easier when you wear them all the time. As for lens cleanliness, it becomes ingrained to keep them spotless and to distribute cleaning cloths everywhere you normally go. |
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Post by SteveC on Aug 25, 2017 22:18:07 GMT
What are you listening to now Martin?
It's not, "I can see clearly now" is it?
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Post by ChrisB on Aug 25, 2017 22:44:55 GMT
Not until the rain has gone...
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Post by stanleyb on Aug 26, 2017 1:03:35 GMT
I thought that my cataract operation would have negated the use of all those specs, but I was dead wrong. I still needed to get new ones. Sorry to hear that, Stan. I thought the op had sorted your eyes. It sorted my blurry vision, and I can now read extremely small and fine print, but I need to then wear my glasses to do that... At least I can now drive day or night without needing to wear glasses to read the road signs. But I still need them to cut out light in the UV range. And on top of that I also have to use reading glasses for close range work. It's a nuisance, but I got used to it. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Aug 26, 2017 17:45:36 GMT
I have nothing but admiration for anybody who's been wearing them for years It's easier when you wear them all the time. As for lens cleanliness, it becomes ingrained to keep them spotless and to distribute cleaning cloths everywhere you normally go. For sure. I only need them for reading and sometimes if print is clear and good light I don't need them |
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