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05-30-2009, 04:42 PM
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Re: Reading Glasses
I've worn progressive lenses for years, so I don't even have a clue what it's like to have to hunt for safety glasses or goggles. Only thing is, I haven't been able to find frames with reversible legs so I can flip 'em upside down for ceiling work. I keep a pair of drugstore glasses in the truck for that.
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05-30-2009, 05:29 PM
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Re: Reading Glasses
I used to be able to see the 1/32" mark on my tape measure without prescriptions, now I can't find my tape measure with out glasses. Looked into Lasik once , that's a scary proposition there. I've always been taught to protect my eyes not put them in danger.
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05-30-2009, 05:40 PM
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The Duke
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Re: Reading Glasses
Go to the damn optometrist. It's not that much for a pair of glasses. Christ, if I can afford it, you can. And eye exercises help too.
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05-30-2009, 05:42 PM
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05-30-2009, 05:51 PM
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Re: Reading Glasses
Went thru this along time ago when I was in my 40's. The "eye" doctor as I can't spell the other word
 He said that most men lose there up close vision at this age- told me what my eyes required & said that "dollar" store glasses were fine so I have been buying them 3 or 4 at a time & leaving them all over the place-& still can't find them when I need em- Yea it is one big PITA in life !!! The worst is in a resturant & you can't read the Menu!!!! |
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05-30-2009, 05:59 PM
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strat hd
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Re: Reading Glasses
I started wearing reading glasses 2 years ago at 50. Still have the same pair. Have had the same sunglasses for 2 years. I don't go anywhere without my sunglass's maybe thats why I keep them so long.
I misplace my keys alot though.............. 
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05-30-2009, 06:06 PM
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05-30-2009, 06:14 PM
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strat hd
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Re: Reading Glasses
I bet CDAT's been wearing them since he was 12 years old.
Ack, Ack, Ack, Ack, Ack, Ack,..........
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05-30-2009, 06:16 PM
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or so they cant....... 
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05-30-2009, 06:27 PM
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Re: Reading Glasses
Rory, I can't read it, what does that say?
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05-30-2009, 06:28 PM
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05-30-2009, 06:31 PM
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05-30-2009, 07:15 PM
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Re: Reading Glasses
Sorry, I don't swing that way, you'll have to go to the Handyman section, they'll try anything once.
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05-30-2009, 07:58 PM
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Re: Reading Glasses
my work looks better with my glasses off...
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05-31-2009, 07:51 PM
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It's Not a Toomaa!!
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Wait,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,there is a handyman section?! Where are you hiding that? I got lasik a few yrs ago and the doctors warned me that at the age of 40 or so most people come to find the need for reading glasses. Lasik does nothing for this because the issue is a weakening of the eye muscles, not a changing in the shape of your cornea. |
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05-31-2009, 08:52 PM
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Re: Reading GlassesQuote:
Presbyopia is caused by an age-related process. This is different from astigmatism, nearsightedness and farsightedness, which are related to the shape of the eyeball and caused by genetic factors, disease or trauma. Presbyopia is generally believed to stem from a gradual loss of flexibility in the natural lens inside your eye. These age-related changes occur within the proteins in the lens, making the lens harder and less elastic with the years. Age-related changes also take place in the muscle fibers surrounding the lens. With less elasticity, the eye has a harder time focusing up close. Other, less popular theories exist as well."
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05-31-2009, 09:13 PM
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Re: Reading Glasses
So, did all your old ladies start looking a little better to you guys after 40?
Is that something I can look forward to? |
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05-31-2009, 10:12 PM
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Re: Reading GlassesQuote:
sure can, especially when you take them glasses off!! 
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