The Ravages Of Time
I picked up my new eyeglasses today. Except for being the dreaded bifocals they look very stylish. I’m still getting used to them; but having glasses that are the correct prescription is really nice. Now, when I am in a strange place, I can see details that I couldn’t distinguish before. Unfortunately, I just can’t get quite past the bifocal part. Technically, they are progressive lenses; but they are still something that I wasn’t planning on needing so soon. I’m still getting used to moving my head around to see things.
Right now, I can’t even imagine wearing them while playing softball. I’m sure that I’ll get the hang of them; but I don’t know if I’ll ever roam the outfield again; much less step to the plate. The hard part is that, for the first time in my life, I can foresee myself not being able to do things that I used to be able to do. Even though you are not supposed to switch back and forth, especially when you are first getting used to them, I wore my old glasses when I was working out after work. I definitely have better vision sitting at the computer; however, I’m still having a hard time doing physical activities with them.
Even in the best circumstances I have a hard time adjusting to a new prescription. I have no idea how long it’s going to take me to get to the higher correction and bifocals at the same time. If anyone has any experiences to share, I’d love to hear about them. I just hope that I’ll be able to enjoy the big game (Ohio Stare/Michigan) on Saturday.
I’ve worn progressive glasses for many years (I’m 71-years-old), and I never notice them any more. I can remember that the adjustment threw me for awhile, particularly judging things just below and in front of me. Now, I never think about it. My advice is to stick with them and put up with the adjustment and you will be happier in the long run.
Just wait till you have to wear glasses to find your glasses!
I have worn progressive bi-focals for 6 years. My recommendation is that if the adjustment is taking longer than a few days – go back to the eye doctor. They can adjust the angle at which your eyes look through the lenses. It can make a huge difference on how well you see. Do not settle for less – progressive bi-focals work very well they often just need to be adjusted – sometimes it is necessary to change the type of progressive lens. Be sure to tell your eye doctor that you spend a lot of time in front of a computer – some types of lenses are better for that type of work. Once you hit the correct adjustment or lens – the getting used to it part should take just a few hours. The eye / brain connection is an amazing thing. GO BUCKEYES beat Ugly Helmets! We will be watching also!
Gary White: The first day couple of days that I had them, I worked out in my old ones; but I’ve been wearing them all the time; even while running the past few days. It not the easiest adjustment in the world but I’m really hoping to get the hang of them before too long. I don’t have much of a choice since my regular vision prescription has changed so much from my previous pair. I really needed new glasses even if they were not bifocals.
Alfie: I’ve worn glasses for 40 years and never mislaid them. Not being able to see anything without them is a great incentive for keeping track of them.
Tina: THE optometrist that I use is fabulous. He was very thorough and took a lot of time making sure that the fit properly. He had me reading things in the office and was very painstaking in their fitting. I hope that these lenses work out; I waited almost three weeks for them. The hard part for me is getting used to how I need to look at things. He explained it as a nose chin rule. Will see how it goes this week. I’m not so busy at work (since I’m not there).
So, I have plenty of time to train my eyes and brain. That team up north is real, real awful. I hope they are this pitiful for many, many years.