Originally Posted by Optimus Prime (Post 7318170)

I suppose this is as good a time as any to come out of the closet and admit that I need glasses. I hate my 40's.

Originally Posted by Optimus Prime (Post 7318170)

I hate my 40's.

Originally Posted by yorkieuk (Post 7318190)

I realised around by 24th birthday I could no longer see clearly in the distance.

I have no sympathy. :sneaky:

Although welcome to the word of the visually impaired. :thumbsup:

Originally Posted by Optimus Prime (Post 7318170)

I suppose this is as good a time as any to come out of the closet and admit that I need glasses. I hate my 40's.

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 7318207)

Stuff the glasses and contacts....laser surgery is the way to go. :thumbsup:

Originally Posted by yorkieuk (Post 7318158)

:blink:

Wouldn't it be cheaper in the long run to get laser surgery? :)

Originally Posted by Octang Frye (Post 7318230)

Yes and no. I value my eyesight to much to let people uck about with it.
Also, to the lasik crowd - what are you going to do when you get older?...

Originally Posted by bevinva (Post 7318185)

I can't read the labels at the supermarket anymore, I would need longer arms, glasses might be an easier option.

Originally Posted by yorkieuk (Post 7318190)

I have no sympathy. :sneaky:
Although welcome to the word of the visually impaired. :thumbsup:

Originally Posted by Ray (Post 7318203)

You wait until the sixties.. I started wearing glasses at 44 ..

Originally Posted by yorkieuk (Post 7318158)

:blink:

Wouldn't it be cheaper in the long run to get laser surgery? :)

Originally Posted by Bill_S (Post 7318036)

With these comments at least, OF isn't taking the mick. When I first needed glasses (about 25 years ago) I started with cheapo frames and lenses. I'm now wearing specs that cost about $700 (titanium frame made in Japan, short-corridor progressive lenses with coatings).

You'll get what you pay for. In the US there are three levels of optical care. Top tier is the Ophthamologist - a medical doctor who specializes in the eyes. Next tier down is the Optometrist - not a medical doctor but a vision specialist who went to a specific optometry college. Lastly we have the Optician, the person who fits your glasses.

My wife's had the laser surgery, so she sees an Ophthamologist every year. I get a yearly checkup with an experienced Optometrist, and I get my glasses from an independent Optician who does a very good job. I'm not going back to the bottom feeders who compete on price.

To the original poster, I suggest you seek out a good Optometrist for a checkup. Many of them can also provide a decent selection of frames and lenses. Otherwise, find a good optician. Avoid Lenscrafters et al. if you can.

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 7318207)

Stuff the glasses and contacts....laser surgery is the way to go. :thumbsup:

Originally Posted by Pennywell (Post 7316517)

I've gotten to that age where the old eyesight is letting me down and have resorted to buying the cheapo ones from the supermarket. How do you go about getting your eyes tested here? Do I need a referral from my Dr or can I just go and get my eyes tested and get a pair of glasses?
My vanity is preventing me from doing this but there comes a time..

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 7318246)

I had Lasik 9 yrs ago. Do your research thoroughly and don't take the cheapest route.

What do you mean? :confused: