Okay so when did you realize you needed glasses?
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I think it might be time for me to check out some glasses. Finding myself squinting more and more. thought i could hold out longer! when did you all discover you needed glasses if you have them of course!
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Permalink Reply by Mare on -
You mean when did your arms get too short? ;-) For me it was around 47 and for DH it was around 42. Will be 49 next month and just got a new, stronger prescription. Doc says computers have nothing to do with it, it just declines fast once it starts.
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Permalink Reply by Nancy Matthews on -
Just made my appt with the ophthalmologist! Yes, today! First noticed when I was trying to trim my kids' nails...I have fought this every step of the way, and would probably still except I've noticed it's no use. And the weird thing is that if I take my contact lenses out, I can see anything perfectly within an inch of my face. What's up with that?!?! So yes, in two weeks I go...and I'll be asking for those bi-focal contacts..... did I just say bi-focal????
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Permalink Reply by Judy newman on -
Ironically enough, my need for reading glasses seemed to hit me right after my 40th birthday! Like GiGi, the need seemed to come very quickly. I was in grad school and suddenly those words were getting very small...
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Permalink Reply by TheBag Lady on -
As soon as I hit 40 my eyesight went downhill. Each year I seem to need stronger readers. I buy all kind of funky readers to match different outfits. If I have to wear old lady readers I want to be stylish! I get compliments on them all the time!
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Permalink Reply by lunchlady615 on -
It seemed like the day i turned 40.
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Permalink Reply by Angela Calloway on -
I realized at the point when I was holding things away from my face the way I had saw my parents do many years ago. I've had glassed for quite awhile. Probably since my very early 30's. I did notice this last year that it has gotten alot worse. Not being able to read without my glasses, drive or even things as simple as working on the computer. I will be 40 on August 21 so I am not looking forward to this next birthday. :(
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Permalink Reply by Jane Torgerson on
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I've worn glasses all my life. Then I had Lasik. One week after the surgery I needed reader glasses. Two years after the surgery, I'm back in real glass with a no line bifocal.
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Permalink Reply by Kirsten Cunningham on -
I was using reading glass right up until I couldn't even see with those. It, too, hit like a rock. One day I was good, the next day I just couldn't see. Went for an eye exam all to find out I needed "tri-focals" UGH! I went with the progressive lens, which they said would be something to get used to. I had no difficulties. I thought it would be cool, hip, trendy to wear glasses. Ya know what - it's NOT! I am thinking contacts until I can afford LASIK.
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Permalink Reply by Nina Estrella on
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Just this year, it is impossible for me to read, which I love doing, without them. I can still use the computer without them, I work on the pc all day, but when I try to sew or make jewelry as well, I have to have my glasses. So sad.
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Permalink Reply by Tina Ranieri on
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Hello!
Im 47 and Ive only worn glasses briefly in high chool for stigmatism
I havent gotetn glasses, not sure I need them either
I wondered about the computer too, because since we've had a computer
3 out of 5 members of my family have gotten glasses,
we were told it produces eye strain.
Im also wondering if just getting a good nights sleep which is also an
issue now isnt more the issue, on the days when everything seems unclear, lol
I was a night owl to begin with now add the hormone changes
if I dont get my good walk in I can be up all night!
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Permalink Reply by Kate LaFrance on -
Great topic! About 3-4 months ago - I'll be 48 in October ... 3 years of working from my home office = mega hours on the computer - I blame it on that.
Kate LaFrance
Hartford Woman Online
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Permalink Reply by Gwyn Mendez on -
I also had LASIK, in 2001, and was actually slightly over corrected in one eye. The thing I noticed was that when I went to shave my underarms, I couldn't see that close clearly and I could before the LASIK! What?? Anyway, I got by without reading glasses until just last year I bought several pair because they were cute and cheap (they are the weakest lenses). And now I'm glad I have them because every now and then I use them.
Gigi said:Are you talking the "trying to read things close-up" glasses? I've been wearing those reading glasses for a few years, and I'll tell you I went from not needing them to needing them in less than 3 months! It hit me like a rock!
I had LASIK eye correction surgery in 2000 so I no longer needed glasses for regular life; it was a bummer to have to get the magnifiers, but oh well, such is life!
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