My vision is + 2.00 in one eye and 2.50 in the other. Then add 2.00 to both
for close stuff. Approaching Coke bottle proportions.

I got some new bifocal contacts today, and Hoo Boy! I'm typing without
glasses, and clear as a bell. I have a crick in my neck, tho, from
habitually raising my head up to see through the bottom portion of the
bifocals.

I would recommend them to anyone. Can't wait to get out in the shop and try
them welding and metalworking.

Steve

On Mon, 8 Mar 2010 22:32:49 -0800, "Steve B"
> wrote:

> My vision is + 2.00 in one eye and 2.50 in the other. Then add 2.00 to both
> for close stuff. Approaching Coke bottle proportions.
>
> I got some new bifocal contacts today, and Hoo Boy! I'm typing without
> glasses, and clear as a bell. I have a crick in my neck, tho, from
> habitually raising my head up to see through the bottom portion of the
> bifocals.

You're very lucky. I tried them out a couple of months ago but they
didn't work for me. Glad to hear they worked for you though!

>
> I would recommend them to anyone. Can't wait to get out in the shop and try
> them welding and metalworking.
>
Don't forget to wear your shop glasses!

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Sometimes I even put it in the food.

In article >,
"Steve B" > wrote:

> My vision is + 2.00 in one eye and 2.50 in the other. Then add 2.00 to both
> for close stuff. Approaching Coke bottle proportions.
>
> I got some new bifocal contacts today, and Hoo Boy! I'm typing without
> glasses, and clear as a bell. I have a crick in my neck, tho, from
> habitually raising my head up to see through the bottom portion of the
> bifocals.
>
> I would recommend them to anyone. Can't wait to get out in the shop and try
> them welding and metalworking.
>
> Steve

I got my progressive lenses about 2 or 3 years ago. They are wonderful
but yeah, I do need a neck massage now and then. :-)
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On Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:33:51 -0600, Omelet >
wrote:

> I got my progressive lenses about 2 or 3 years ago. They are wonderful
> but yeah, I do need a neck massage now and then. :-)

Progressives are not meant for sustained reading, they are for quick
up and down glances... focus near, focus far, focus in-between. If
you want to read a book comfortably, you'll need a pair of dedicated
reading glasses!

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"Omelet" > wrote

> I got my progressive lenses about 2 or 3 years ago. They are wonderful
> but yeah, I do need a neck massage now and then. :-)
> --
> Peace! Om

I like progressives, and have a pair coming in about a week for times when I
can't wear contacts. I have worn them for about five years now. I don't
see how anyone can wear anything but the no lines.

Steve

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:33:51 -0600, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
>> I got my progressive lenses about 2 or 3 years ago. They are wonderful
>> but yeah, I do need a neck massage now and then. :-)
>
> Progressives are not meant for sustained reading, they are for quick
> up and down glances... focus near, focus far, focus in-between. If
> you want to read a book comfortably, you'll need a pair of dedicated
> reading glasses!

I've been wearing progressives for at least 20 years, and never felt I
needed "reading" glasses. Not only that, but neither my ophthalmologist nor
my optician ever even suggested them!

Felice

In article >,
sf > wrote:

> On Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:33:51 -0600, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
> > I got my progressive lenses about 2 or 3 years ago. They are wonderful
> > but yeah, I do need a neck massage now and then. :-)
>
> Progressives are not meant for sustained reading, they are for quick
> up and down glances... focus near, focus far, focus in-between. If
> you want to read a book comfortably, you'll need a pair of dedicated
> reading glasses!

Unfortunately, I've realized that. Just have not wanted to spend the
money. Thanks for the confirmation!
The cheap ones at the store are no good... I need an Rx.
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In article >,
"Steve B" > wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote
>
> > I got my progressive lenses about 2 or 3 years ago. They are wonderful
> > but yeah, I do need a neck massage now and then. :-)
> > --
> > Peace! Om
>
> I like progressives, and have a pair coming in about a week for times when I
> can't wear contacts. I have worn them for about five years now. I don't
> see how anyone can wear anything but the no lines.
>
> Steve

The eyed Dr, (MD) said that some people have trouble adapting to them.
imho, it's a matter of attitude. Took me a couple of weeks just like he
said, but I am ok with them now.
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In article >,
"Felice" > wrote:

> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:33:51 -0600, Omelet >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> I got my progressive lenses about 2 or 3 years ago. They are wonderful
> >> but yeah, I do need a neck massage now and then. :-)
> >
> > Progressives are not meant for sustained reading, they are for quick
> > up and down glances... focus near, focus far, focus in-between. If
> > you want to read a book comfortably, you'll need a pair of dedicated
> > reading glasses!
>
> I've been wearing progressives for at least 20 years, and never felt I
> needed "reading" glasses. Not only that, but neither my ophthalmologist nor
> my optician ever even suggested them!
>
> Felice

Mine did when I called them about my issues reading computer screens.
Gives me a sore neck.
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Omelet > wrote:
> "Steve B" > wrote:
>> "Omelet" > wrote
>>
>> > I got my progressive lenses about 2 or 3 years ago. They are wonderful
>> > but yeah, I do need a neck massage now and then. :-)
>> >Om
>>
>> I like progressives, and have a pair coming in about a week for times when I
>> can't wear contacts. I have worn them for about five years now. I don't
>> see how anyone can wear anything but the no lines.
>>
>> Steve
>
>The eyed Dr, (MD) said that some people have trouble adapting to them.
>imho, it's a matter of attitude. Took me a couple of weeks just like he
>said, but I am ok with them now.

Many people don't adapt because they don't leave progressive lenses on
long enough. But originally this thread was about progressive
*contact* lenses, some can't become accustomed to those regardless.
Once accustomed to progressive spectacles there is no reason not to
use them for reading except that half lenses are lighter weight, and
one should not use any type of contact lenses for reading over long
periods. One should never rely of those cheapo non Rx thingies from
the drug store, none are made of optically correct material nor will
they accomodate for different Rx per eye, worn over a long period they
will damage your vision. There is more to corrective lenses than just
dioptor... spacing between pupils is critical as is lens distance to
the eye, also prism effect is very important.

Motorcyclists say that if you have a $10 head buy a $10 helmet.
If your vision is worth $10 buy $10 drugstore readers.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eyeglass_prescription

On Tue, 9 Mar 2010 14:05:13 -0500, "Felice" >
wrote:

> I've been wearing progressives for at least 20 years, and never felt I
> needed "reading" glasses. Not only that, but neither my ophthalmologist nor
> my optician ever even suggested them!

Your eyes must not be as bad as mine then! I couldn't sustain that
position long enough to read a book comfortably.

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Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:15:59 -0600, Omelet >
wrote:

> The cheap ones at the store are no good... I need an Rx.

I know... and it boils down to the frame itself too.

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Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:03:42 -0600, Omelet >
wrote:

>In article >,
> "Felice" > wrote:
>
>> "sf" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > On Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:33:51 -0600, Omelet >
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> >> I got my progressive lenses about 2 or 3 years ago. They are wonderful
>> >> but yeah, I do need a neck massage now and then. :-)
>> >
>> > Progressives are not meant for sustained reading, they are for quick
>> > up and down glances... focus near, focus far, focus in-between. If
>> > you want to read a book comfortably, you'll need a pair of dedicated
>> > reading glasses!
>>
>> I've been wearing progressives for at least 20 years, and never felt I
>> needed "reading" glasses. Not only that, but neither my ophthalmologist nor
>> my optician ever even suggested them!
>>
>> Felice
>
>Mine did when I called them about my issues reading computer screens.
>Gives me a sore neck.

Because the combo of your lenses and frame are too heavy... next time
choose lighter weight glasses. And your glasses may not be fitted
correctly either. Progressive lenses when properly fitted are the
best glasses for viewing a computer screen... one should never use
reading glasses for viewing a computer screen unless they only look at
like the bottom 25% of the screen. When reading a book one
unconsciously moves the book into the correct viewing area, can't do
that with a computer monitor, unless it's a handheld device. A real
optician wouldn't diagnose over the phone anyway.

In article >,
sf > wrote:

> On Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:15:59 -0600, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
> > The cheap ones at the store are no good... I need an Rx.
>
> I know... and it boils down to the frame itself too.

That does not surprise me. Right now, I just adjust the position of my
glasses on my nose and put up with it. I could not afford another pair
of "reading" glasses as my insurance sucked. These glasses cost me
$400.00 out of pocket as it was and the frames were not expensive. I
waxed cheap and went to wal-mart for once. I could not afford not to.
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Felice wrote on Tue, 9 Mar 2010 14:05:13 -0500:


> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:33:51 -0600, Omelet >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I got my progressive lenses about 2 or 3 years ago. They are
>>> wonderful but yeah, I do need a neck massage now and then.
>>> :-)
>>
>> Progressives are not meant for sustained reading, they are
>> for quick up and down glances... focus near, focus far, focus
>> in-between. If you want to read a book comfortably, you'll
>> need a pair of dedicated reading glasses!

> I've been wearing progressives for at least 20 years, and
> never felt I needed "reading" glasses. Not only that, but
> neither my ophthalmologist nor my optician ever even suggested
> them!

I tried progressives but, as a fast reader I move my eyes not my head
and the loss of focus was enough to make me give them up.

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Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

In article >,
"James Silverton" > wrote:

> Felice wrote on Tue, 9 Mar 2010 14:05:13 -0500:
>
>
> > "sf" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> On Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:33:51 -0600, Omelet >
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> I got my progressive lenses about 2 or 3 years ago. They are
> >>> wonderful but yeah, I do need a neck massage now and then.
> >>> :-)
> >>
> >> Progressives are not meant for sustained reading, they are
> >> for quick up and down glances... focus near, focus far, focus
> >> in-between. If you want to read a book comfortably, you'll
> >> need a pair of dedicated reading glasses!
>
> > I've been wearing progressives for at least 20 years, and
> > never felt I needed "reading" glasses. Not only that, but
> > neither my ophthalmologist nor my optician ever even suggested
> > them!
>
> I tried progressives but, as a fast reader I move my eyes not my head
> and the loss of focus was enough to make me give them up.

My eye MD said that they were not for everyone. I really like my
progressives tho'. It did take some adaptation.
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On 3/9/2010 2:05 PM, Felice wrote:
> > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:33:51 -0600, >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I got my progressive lenses about 2 or 3 years ago. They are wonderful
>>> but yeah, I do need a neck massage now and then. :-)
>>
>> Progressives are not meant for sustained reading, they are for quick
>> up and down glances... focus near, focus far, focus in-between. If
>> you want to read a book comfortably, you'll need a pair of dedicated
>> reading glasses!
>
> I've been wearing progressives for at least 20 years, and never felt I
> needed "reading" glasses. Not only that, but neither my ophthalmologist nor
> my optician ever even suggested them!

Zennioptical will make you a pair of readers for 13 bucks--give 'em a
shot and if you don't like 'em you haven't wasted much.

J. Clarke wrote:
> On 3/9/2010 2:05 PM, Felice wrote:
>> > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:33:51 -0600, >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I got my progressive lenses about 2 or 3 years ago. They are wonderful
>>>> but yeah, I do need a neck massage now and then. :-)
>>>
>>> Progressives are not meant for sustained reading, they are for quick
>>> up and down glances... focus near, focus far, focus in-between. If
>>> you want to read a book comfortably, you'll need a pair of dedicated
>>> reading glasses!
>>
>> I've been wearing progressives for at least 20 years, and never felt I
>> needed "reading" glasses. Not only that, but neither my
>> ophthalmologist nor
>> my optician ever even suggested them!
>
> Zennioptical will make you a pair of readers for 13 bucks--give 'em a
> shot and if you don't like 'em you haven't wasted much.


I use Zennioptical for my progressives. The last pair was around $80.
When I bought my first pair from them, an optician checked them and said
the lenses were done very well. Since then, I've bought all my glasses
from them without a problem. http://www.zennioptical.com/home.php

Don't let the price fool you... these are good glasses.

George L

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"Omelet" > wrote


>> I tried progressives but, as a fast reader I move my eyes not my head
>> and the loss of focus was enough to make me give them up.
>
> My eye MD said that they were not for everyone. I really like my
> progressives tho'. It did take some adaptation.
> --
> Peace! Om

They can make you dizzy at first, and the fish eye thing goes away after a
while. While looking through these new contacts, the monitor is a funny
curved shape forward and end to end.

Steve

On Mar 8, 10:32*pm, "Steve B" > wrote:
> My vision is + 2.00 in one eye and 2.50 in the other. *Then add 2.00 to both
> for close stuff. *Approaching Coke bottle proportions.
>
> I got some new bifocal contacts today, and Hoo Boy! *I'm typing without
> glasses, and clear as a bell. *I have a crick in my neck, tho, from
> habitually raising my head up to see through the bottom portion of the
> bifocals.
>
> I would recommend them to anyone. *Can't wait to get out in the shop and try
> them welding and metalworking.
>
> Steve

Welcome to the club! I've worn bifocal contacts for about 15 years.
My eye doctor says that my eyesight is actually improving now.

Susan B.

In article >,
"J. Clarke" > wrote:

> On 3/9/2010 2:05 PM, Felice wrote:
> > > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> On Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:33:51 -0600, >
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> I got my progressive lenses about 2 or 3 years ago. They are wonderful
> >>> but yeah, I do need a neck massage now and then. :-)
> >>
> >> Progressives are not meant for sustained reading, they are for quick
> >> up and down glances... focus near, focus far, focus in-between. If
> >> you want to read a book comfortably, you'll need a pair of dedicated
> >> reading glasses!
> >
> > I've been wearing progressives for at least 20 years, and never felt I
> > needed "reading" glasses. Not only that, but neither my ophthalmologist nor
> > my optician ever even suggested them!
>
> Zennioptical will make you a pair of readers for 13 bucks--give 'em a
> shot and if you don't like 'em you haven't wasted much.

I'll have to check them out. Have you yet?
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In article >,
"Steve B" > wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote
>
>
> >> I tried progressives but, as a fast reader I move my eyes not my head
> >> and the loss of focus was enough to make me give them up.
> >
> > My eye MD said that they were not for everyone. I really like my
> > progressives tho'. It did take some adaptation.
> > --
> > Peace! Om
>
> They can make you dizzy at first, and the fish eye thing goes away after a
> while. While looking through these new contacts, the monitor is a funny
> curved shape forward and end to end.
>
> Steve

I don't wear contacts. I really honestly don't think I could handle
them. :-(
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"Omelet" > wrote

> I don't wear contacts. I really honestly don't think I could handle
> them. :-(
> --
> Peace! Om

Handling them is no problem. Dropping them is. Once you get by the idea of
sticking your finger in your eye on purpose, the rest is easy.

Steve

James Silverton wrote:

> I tried progressives but, as a fast reader I move my eyes not my head
> and the loss of focus was enough to make me give them up.
>

Yes, they were horrible in that regard in addition to scanning
bookcases.

--
Jean B.

All truth passes through three stages.
First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently
opposed. Third, it is accepted as being
self-evident. --Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860)

"Jean B." > wrote in message
...
> James Silverton wrote:
>
>> I tried progressives but, as a fast reader I move my eyes not my head and
>> the loss of focus was enough to make me give them up.
>>
>
> Yes, they were horrible in that regard in addition to scanning bookcases.
>
> --
> Jean B.

Dang. Now you got me considering a pair of lined bifocals.

It's always something, ain't it?

Steve

Steve B wrote:
> "Jean B." > wrote in message
> ...
>> James Silverton wrote:
>>
>>> I tried progressives but, as a fast reader I move my eyes not my head and
>>> the loss of focus was enough to make me give them up.
>>>
>> Yes, they were horrible in that regard in addition to scanning bookcases.
>>
>> --
>> Jean B.
>
> Dang. Now you got me considering a pair of lined bifocals.
>
> It's always something, ain't it?
>
> Steve
>
>
Maybe your ophthalmologist has a trial period?

--
Jean B.

All truth passes through three stages.
First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently
opposed. Third, it is accepted as being
self-evident. --Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860)

On Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:12:37 -0600, Omelet >
wrote:

> That does not surprise me. Right now, I just adjust the position of my
> glasses on my nose and put up with it. I could not afford another pair
> of "reading" glasses as my insurance sucked. These glasses cost me
> $400.00 out of pocket as it was and the frames were not expensive. I
> waxed cheap and went to wal-mart for once. I could not afford not to.

Check out the prices at CostCo next time you want glasses, Om.

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Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:40:18 -0800 (PST), sueb >
wrote:

>On Mar 8, 10:32*pm, "Steve B" > wrote:
>> My vision is + 2.00 in one eye and 2.50 in the other. *Then add 2.00 to both
>> for close stuff. *Approaching Coke bottle proportions.
>>
>> I got some new bifocal contacts today, and Hoo Boy! *I'm typing without
>> glasses, and clear as a bell. *I have a crick in my neck, tho, from
>> habitually raising my head up to see through the bottom portion of the
>> bifocals.
>>
>> I would recommend them to anyone. *Can't wait to get out in the shop and try
>> them welding and metalworking.
>>
>> Steve
>
>Welcome to the club! I've worn bifocal contacts for about 15 years.
>My eye doctor says that my eyesight is actually improving now.
>
>Susan B.

Mine as well improved, so much that my prescription has not changed
even slightly in ten years. Trying to drive when I got them was an
interesting experience, not just for me but for everyone else on the
road that morning. It only took me a few hours to get used to looking
straight ahead through the progressives.

In article >,
"Felice" > wrote:

> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:33:51 -0600, Omelet >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> I got my progressive lenses about 2 or 3 years ago. They are wonderful
> >> but yeah, I do need a neck massage now and then. :-)
> >
> > Progressives are not meant for sustained reading, they are for quick
> > up and down glances... focus near, focus far, focus in-between. If
> > you want to read a book comfortably, you'll need a pair of dedicated
> > reading glasses!
>
> I've been wearing progressives for at least 20 years, and never felt I
> needed "reading" glasses. Not only that, but neither my ophthalmologist nor
> my optician ever even suggested them!

It's not reading, it's computer use. Take another look at the preceding
posts, they refer to computer use, not a book in the lap.

I've never worn progressives, but I understand that there are a whole
lot of factors, so they work fine for some people in some situations,
but not at all for other people in other situations.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

In article
>,
Dan Abel > wrote:

> In article >,
> "Felice" > wrote:
>
> > "sf" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > On Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:33:51 -0600, Omelet >
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > >> I got my progressive lenses about 2 or 3 years ago. They are wonderful
> > >> but yeah, I do need a neck massage now and then. :-)
> > >
> > > Progressives are not meant for sustained reading, they are for quick
> > > up and down glances... focus near, focus far, focus in-between. If
> > > you want to read a book comfortably, you'll need a pair of dedicated
> > > reading glasses!
> >
> > I've been wearing progressives for at least 20 years, and never felt I
> > needed "reading" glasses. Not only that, but neither my ophthalmologist nor
> > my optician ever even suggested them!
>
> It's not reading, it's computer use. Take another look at the preceding
> posts, they refer to computer use, not a book in the lap.
>
> I've never worn progressives, but I understand that there are a whole
> lot of factors, so they work fine for some people in some situations,
> but not at all for other people in other situations.

Progressives work _great_ for me at computers. (Admittedly, some of the
earlier and/or cheaper ones I've had were too narrow in the mid-range to
work well for that usage, but for the last 20 years I've been very happy
with them.)

sf > wrote:

>On Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:12:37 -0600, Omelet >

>> That does not surprise me. Right now, I just adjust the position of my
>> glasses on my nose and put up with it. I could not afford another pair
>> of "reading" glasses as my insurance sucked. These glasses cost me
>> $400.00 out of pocket as it was and the frames were not expensive. I
>> waxed cheap and went to wal-mart for once. I could not afford not to.

>Check out the prices at CostCo next time you want glasses, Om.

I agree, my cohabitating dining partner got her computer glasses
(single-vision) at Costco back when we were members, and they
were fairly low cost.

Lower cost still if you want to have them use your old frames,
which is what I usually do.

Steve

In article >,
"Steve B" > wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote
>
> > I don't wear contacts. I really honestly don't think I could handle
> > them. :-(
> > --
> > Peace! Om
>
> Handling them is no problem. Dropping them is. Once you get by the idea of
> sticking your finger in your eye on purpose, the rest is easy.
>
> Steve

<smiles> I suppose so... I'm just ok with wearing glasses. There are a
lot of attractive frames now for good prices. I treat them like jewelry!
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In article >, "Jean B." >
wrote:

> James Silverton wrote:
>
> > I tried progressives but, as a fast reader I move my eyes not my head
> > and the loss of focus was enough to make me give them up.
> >
>
> Yes, they were horrible in that regard in addition to scanning
> bookcases.

It took me 2 weeks to adapt, just like the MD told me they would. I did
not go to an Optometrist. My insurance paid better for a full eye exam
from a local MD eye doctor. I'd known Dr. Way for years so trusted him.

They have worked out well!

My personal opinion (and ymmv) is that adapting to them can be somewhat
of a matter of being willing to put up with the temporary inconvenience.

But, whatever works for you of course! <g> I really, really like them!
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In article >,
sf > wrote:

> On Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:12:37 -0600, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
> > That does not surprise me. Right now, I just adjust the position of my
> > glasses on my nose and put up with it. I could not afford another pair
> > of "reading" glasses as my insurance sucked. These glasses cost me
> > $400.00 out of pocket as it was and the frames were not expensive. I
> > waxed cheap and went to wal-mart for once. I could not afford not to.
>
> Check out the prices at CostCo next time you want glasses, Om.

I will, thanks! Dr. Way told me that my eyes would change about every 4
years for awhile, then they would stabilize and I've been noting a
change now. I think it's been about 3 years.

My problem is that I currently have no health insurance and am pinching
pennies until I get a new job... so I just have to put up with it.

I'll try then. Insurance benefits at a new job do not kick in for 90
days, typically.

Thanks again. :-)
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Stu > wrote:

> On Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:40:18 -0800 (PST), sueb >
> wrote:
>
> >On Mar 8, 10:32*pm, "Steve B" > wrote:
> >> My vision is + 2.00 in one eye and 2.50 in the other. *Then add 2.00 to
> >> both
> >> for close stuff. *Approaching Coke bottle proportions.
> >>
> >> I got some new bifocal contacts today, and Hoo Boy! *I'm typing without
> >> glasses, and clear as a bell. *I have a crick in my neck, tho, from
> >> habitually raising my head up to see through the bottom portion of the
> >> bifocals.
> >>
> >> I would recommend them to anyone. *Can't wait to get out in the shop and
> >> try
> >> them welding and metalworking.
> >>
> >> Steve
> >
> >Welcome to the club! I've worn bifocal contacts for about 15 years.
> >My eye doctor says that my eyesight is actually improving now.
> >
> >Susan B.
>
> Mine as well improved, so much that my prescription has not changed
> even slightly in ten years. Trying to drive when I got them was an
> interesting experience, not just for me but for everyone else on the
> road that morning. It only took me a few hours to get used to looking
> straight ahead through the progressives.

You do develop new habits quickly. <g> Same with keyboards if you have
to actually look at them! Fortunately, I'm good at touch typing.
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In article >,
(Steve Pope) wrote:

> sf > wrote:
>
> >On Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:12:37 -0600, Omelet >
>
> >> That does not surprise me. Right now, I just adjust the position of my
> >> glasses on my nose and put up with it. I could not afford another pair
> >> of "reading" glasses as my insurance sucked. These glasses cost me
> >> $400.00 out of pocket as it was and the frames were not expensive. I
> >> waxed cheap and went to wal-mart for once. I could not afford not to.
>
> >Check out the prices at CostCo next time you want glasses, Om.
>
> I agree, my cohabitating dining partner got her computer glasses
> (single-vision) at Costco back when we were members, and they
> were fairly low cost.
>
> Lower cost still if you want to have them use your old frames,
> which is what I usually do.
>
> Steve

I actually kept my old glasses for backup as I did not get two pairs, so
that'd not be an option. Plus, I wore my last pair of glasses for so
long, they had superglue application so I'd not want to do that.

I wonder about buying some of the cheaper reading glasses available and
using those frames, but I've noted that the frame mountings don't have
screws. :-(

I've not searched for frames on line.

Imho, the cost of frames is assinine!
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> In article >,
> "Steve B" > wrote:
>
>> "Omelet" > wrote
>>
>> > I don't wear contacts. I really honestly don't think I could handle
>> > them. :-(
>> > --
>> > Peace! Om
>>
>> Handling them is no problem. Dropping them is. Once you get by the idea
>> of
>> sticking your finger in your eye on purpose, the rest is easy.
>>
>> Steve
>
> <smiles> I suppose so... I'm just ok with wearing glasses. There are a
> lot of attractive frames now for good prices. I treat them like jewelry!

I never thought I could get used to contact either, but I did. No problem
now though, I have implants in both eyes.

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"Ophelia" > wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote in message
> news
> > In article >,
> > "Steve B" > wrote:
> >
> >> "Omelet" > wrote
> >>
> >> > I don't wear contacts. I really honestly don't think I could handle
> >> > them. :-(
> >> > --
> >> > Peace! Om
> >>
> >> Handling them is no problem. Dropping them is. Once you get by the idea
> >> of
> >> sticking your finger in your eye on purpose, the rest is easy.
> >>
> >> Steve
> >
> > <smiles> I suppose so... I'm just ok with wearing glasses. There are a
> > lot of attractive frames now for good prices. I treat them like jewelry!
>
> I never thought I could get used to contact either, but I did. No problem
> now though, I have implants in both eyes.
>
> --

Cataract implants? So does dad...
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"Omelet" > wrote in message
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> In article >,
> "Ophelia" > wrote:
>
>> "Omelet" > wrote in message
>> news
>> > In article >,
>> > "Steve B" > wrote:
>> >
>> >> "Omelet" > wrote
>> >>
>> >> > I don't wear contacts. I really honestly don't think I could handle
>> >> > them. :-(
>> >> > --
>> >> > Peace! Om
>> >>
>> >> Handling them is no problem. Dropping them is. Once you get by the
>> >> idea
>> >> of
>> >> sticking your finger in your eye on purpose, the rest is easy.
>> >>
>> >> Steve
>> >
>> > <smiles> I suppose so... I'm just ok with wearing glasses. There are a
>> > lot of attractive frames now for good prices. I treat them like
>> > jewelry!
>>
>> I never thought I could get used to contact either, but I did. No
>> problem
>> now though, I have implants in both eyes.
>>
>> --
>
> Cataract implants? So does dad...

Yes

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In article >,
"Ophelia" > wrote:

> >> I never thought I could get used to contact either, but I did. No
> >> problem
> >> now though, I have implants in both eyes.
> >>
> >> --
> >
> > Cataract implants? So does dad...
>
> Yes

Modern day miracle!!!
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