Not the usual type of bi . What are the opinions of those with less than 20-20 vision . 2 pairs of glasses for reading and distance , bi-focals or varifocals ? Anyone whose sight is ruined from self abuse please try and stick to the original question .   |
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over a year ago
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I have varifocals.
Worn glasses for distance since I was 10.
A few years ago I noticed reading small text was Getting difficult.
Discussed varifocals with optician....they said they not for everyone....you can get nodding dog syndrome.
I have had no issues.....other than the additional cost.
If u are thinking of getting them vision express have an offer on varifocals. |
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over a year ago
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Hi. 53 year old trying varifocals for the first time. Not yet convinced. I’ve got contacts with one eye reading and one eye distance which works great. Varifocals are for nights and weekends. Certainly handy having the one pair but I feel it’s a compromise and two pairs would give you better vision. |
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"Hi. 53 year old trying varifocals for the first time. Not yet convinced. I’ve got contacts with one eye reading and one eye distance which works great. Varifocals are for nights and weekends. Certainly handy having the one pair but I feel it’s a compromise and two pairs would give you better vision. "
Contacts not for me can’t stand anything near my eyes which is murder putting mascara on .  |
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I'm currently juggling 2 pairs ..read I g and normal..have 2 pairs of each at the mo..really wondering about getting veris but have been told there really tricky to get used too?? |
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"Two pairs. I used to work for Optical Express so this one I should know lol  x
For cost or better for eye health ? "
A bit of both. You're preaching to the newly converted here as I got my cataracts out a few months ago. Big difference it's made too. In your case it would be good to get used to different pairs for different means, such as working with computers or reading, driving etc x |
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"Two pairs. I used to work for Optical Express so this one I should know lol x
For cost or better for eye health ?
A bit of both. You're preaching to the newly converted here as I got my cataracts out a few months ago. Big difference it's made too. In your case it would be good to get used to different pairs for different means, such as working with computers or reading, driving etc x"
I’ve been told my cataracts will need done in the future I have tell tale markings on my eye pictures apparently .  |
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"Two pairs. I used to work for Optical Express so this one I should know lol x
For cost or better for eye health ?
A bit of both. You're preaching to the newly converted here as I got my cataracts out a few months ago. Big difference it's made too. In your case it would be good to get used to different pairs for different means, such as working with computers or reading, driving etc x
I’ve been told my cataracts will need done in the future I have tell tale markings on my eye pictures apparently . "
I highly recommend you get them out. It's amazing how well my distance vision is now. You'd be the same no doubt x |
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"Two pairs. I used to work for Optical Express so this one I should know lol x
For cost or better for eye health ?
A bit of both. You're preaching to the newly converted here as I got my cataracts out a few months ago. Big difference it's made too. In your case it would be good to get used to different pairs for different means, such as working with computers or reading, driving etc x
I’ve been told my cataracts will need done in the future I have tell tale markings on my eye pictures apparently .
I highly recommend you get them out. It's amazing how well my distance vision is now. You'd be the same no doubt x"
I’ll wait thanks let’s say I’m a little squeamish about the thought of eyes and lasers and stuff  |
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"Two pairs. I used to work for Optical Express so this one I should know lol x
For cost or better for eye health ?
A bit of both. You're preaching to the newly converted here as I got my cataracts out a few months ago. Big difference it's made too. In your case it would be good to get used to different pairs for different means, such as working with computers or reading, driving etc x
I’ve been told my cataracts will need done in the future I have tell tale markings on my eye pictures apparently .
I highly recommend you get them out. It's amazing how well my distance vision is now. You'd be the same no doubt x
I’ll wait thanks let’s say I’m a little squeamish about the thought of eyes and lasers and stuff "
I was very nervous at first too but there's absolutely nothing to worry about. You don't get them lasered out. If you want to know more pm me sometime x |
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"Two pairs. I used to work for Optical Express so this one I should know lol x
For cost or better for eye health ?
A bit of both. You're preaching to the newly converted here as I got my cataracts out a few months ago. Big difference it's made too. In your case it would be good to get used to different pairs for different means, such as working with computers or reading, driving etc x
I’ve been told my cataracts will need done in the future I have tell tale markings on my eye pictures apparently .
I highly recommend you get them out. It's amazing how well my distance vision is now. You'd be the same no doubt x
I’ll wait thanks let’s say I’m a little squeamish about the thought of eyes and lasers and stuff "
My dad had his eye done last week and honestly he was totally fine. Just stinging sensation for 12 hours after but he was well impressed and sees clear now  |
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"Two pairs. I used to work for Optical Express so this one I should know lol x
For cost or better for eye health ?
A bit of both. You're preaching to the newly converted here as I got my cataracts out a few months ago. Big difference it's made too. In your case it would be good to get used to different pairs for different means, such as working with computers or reading, driving etc x
I’ve been told my cataracts will need done in the future I have tell tale markings on my eye pictures apparently .
I highly recommend you get them out. It's amazing how well my distance vision is now. You'd be the same no doubt x
I’ll wait thanks let’s say I’m a little squeamish about the thought of eyes and lasers and stuff
My dad had his eye done last week and honestly he was totally fine. Just stinging sensation for 12 hours after but he was well impressed and sees clear now "
That's great news! He may well be more sensitive to the light now as everything of course is brighter. That's how I feel but it's starting to settle a little bit x |
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"Two pairs. I used to work for Optical Express so this one I should know lol x
For cost or better for eye health ?
A bit of both. You're preaching to the newly converted here as I got my cataracts out a few months ago. Big difference it's made too. In your case it would be good to get used to different pairs for different means, such as working with computers or reading, driving etc x
I’ve been told my cataracts will need done in the future I have tell tale markings on my eye pictures apparently .
I highly recommend you get them out. It's amazing how well my distance vision is now. You'd be the same no doubt x
I’ll wait thanks let’s say I’m a little squeamish about the thought of eyes and lasers and stuff
My dad had his eye done last week and honestly he was totally fine. Just stinging sensation for 12 hours after but he was well impressed and sees clear now
That's great news! He may well be more sensitive to the light now as everything of course is brighter. That's how I feel but it's starting to settle a little bit x"
True. He never mentioned it. He defo said it makes a big difference to his vision though  |
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"Two pairs. I used to work for Optical Express so this one I should know lol x
For cost or better for eye health ?
A bit of both. You're preaching to the newly converted here as I got my cataracts out a few months ago. Big difference it's made too. In your case it would be good to get used to different pairs for different means, such as working with computers or reading, driving etc x
I’ve been told my cataracts will need done in the future I have tell tale markings on my eye pictures apparently .
I highly recommend you get them out. It's amazing how well my distance vision is now. You'd be the same no doubt x
I’ll wait thanks let’s say I’m a little squeamish about the thought of eyes and lasers and stuff
My dad had his eye done last week and honestly he was totally fine. Just stinging sensation for 12 hours after but he was well impressed and sees clear now
That's great news! He may well be more sensitive to the light now as everything of course is brighter. That's how I feel but it's starting to settle a little bit x
True. He never mentioned it. He defo said it makes a big difference to his vision though "
Happy days! Me too. By far the best thing I've done x |
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"Been trying varifocals for the past yr think I wull go back to two pairs though
Is there a reason for your change back ? you need to adjust how you use your eyes which is an annoyance "
Eyes up and down head left to right . |
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I would love to be able to wear glasses. I’ve got a rare disease in both my corneas called Kerataconus. I’m only 33 and now blind in my left eye and need to wear speacial hybrid contact lense in my right that is gas filled... it’s extremely painful but at least it’s all on the NHS.
They keep asking me to say yes to a cornea transplant in my blind eye but I just don’t have the guts for it |
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"I would love to be able to wear glasses. I’ve got a rare disease in both my corneas called Kerataconus. I’m only 33 and now blind in my left eye and need to wear speacial hybrid contact lense in my right that is gas filled... it’s extremely painful but at least it’s all on the NHS.
They keep asking me to say yes to a cornea transplant in my blind eye but I just don’t have the guts for it "
I feel that I’d need to be under anaesthetic before anyone went near mine too . |
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"Two pairs. I used to work for Optical Express so this one I should know lol x
For cost or better for eye health ?
A bit of both. You're preaching to the newly converted here as I got my cataracts out a few months ago. Big difference it's made too. In your case it would be good to get used to different pairs for different means, such as working with computers or reading, driving etc x
I’ve been told my cataracts will need done in the future I have tell tale markings on my eye pictures apparently .
I highly recommend you get them out. It's amazing how well my distance vision is now. You'd be the same no doubt x
I’ll wait thanks let’s say I’m a little squeamish about the thought of eyes and lasers and stuff "
getting cataracts out these days is a very simple operation usually done under Local anesthesic and one eye will only be done at a time . The way the freeze your eye is by using a fluid and if you need an injection its is less painful that getting the needle put in to take blood .
Speaking through experience as i get an injection in my Eyeball every 10weeks  |
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"I would love to be able to wear glasses. I’ve got a rare disease in both my corneas called Kerataconus. I’m only 33 and now blind in my left eye and need to wear speacial hybrid contact lense in my right that is gas filled... it’s extremely painful but at least it’s all on the NHS.
They keep asking me to say yes to a cornea transplant in my blind eye but I just don’t have the guts for it "
after all the years that i have been blind in my eye ( scar tissue ) and if i had the oppurnity to get the corena transplant i would grab with both hands plus others too as the benefits would be unbelievable either way, meaning if you where blind from birth or remember what it was like to be able to do what prople with sight in both eyes can do .
Really you have nothing to lose but plenty to gain so defo have a really good think about it again if asked |
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