Guess Who's Getting Glasses?

Getting old is a bitch. So's pride.

Over the last few years, I've noticed that it is more difficult for me to read text at a distance. In my normal, daily life, this means I might have to strain a little to see fast food menu details. I notice it more when I'm away on vacation (Ireland and DC), trying to read road signs - especially at night, and finding I can't until they're closer than I feel they should be.

After the Ireland trip, I made the decision I'd talk it over at my next annual doctor visit and go from there. After talking to my dad in DC, he said he had similar issues about the time he turned 40. Sooo, yeah, I finally got in for my first eye exam in... uhh... maybe "ever" as far as full exams go, rather than quickie read-the-chart deals back in school years.

And yeah, some level of nearsightedness. That's really no surprise with age and the fact that I spend so much time in front of computers. It's not exactly fun to admit and face, though. And trying on frames is weird for someone who's gone this long without.

We'll see how much difference that makes in a couple weeks or so.

Comments

  1. kueidanMarch 3, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    Oo, you're going to look distinguished!

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  2. marinredwolfMarch 3, 2015 at 4:33 PM

    Yeah, that's me. "Distinguished." >.>

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  3. northawkeMarch 6, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    I got my first pair of glasses about 4 years ago now. For me it's astigmatism, apparently. I was noticing squinting at the computer. And at street signs at night. On the plus side, I don't *have* to wear them. You know, if I don't mind squinting at the computer and all. ;-) It was definitely an adjustment, but they've made things much better. I went for frameless because I didn't want the weight of glasses after so many years without. Most of the time I can forget they're there, now. (when I first got them, I'd get a little sick if I walked around with them on) I hope your adjustment is an easy one! :)

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  4. marinredwolfMarch 6, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    Honestly, after seeing the stark difference in clarity during the testing I'm pretty eager to get these things and settle in with them. I sort of expect a week or so of getting accustomed to them, but I find that knowing I could be seeing things more clearly bothers me more at this stage than the thought of wearing glasses. We'll see if that remains the case. ;)

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