excell Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 As much as this pains me to say, I need glasses. I still have 20/20 vision, but my eye exam revealed that my muscles are working too hard to near focus, which is causing distance focus issues and giving me terrible strain and discomfort. The eye doctor recommended at the very least a set of reading glasses, but said I'd do much better to get a bi-focal. 1) Is it really worth it to get a bi-focal and wear them more regularly than to get a set of readers that I take on and off as needed? I went to Rinkov and while I was pleased with my exam, they were pretty high-pressure on the glasses up sell. 2) Is there a more down to earth and/or cheaper place to get my prescription filled? I have insurance, but they only pay x amount. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 I have had glasses since I was about 12 years old. I am nearsighted. I would have to say get bi-focals if your eyes are straining now i know from personal experience the headaches can suck. I was i think 20/18 or vice versa and glasses completely eliminated all problems I was having. Alot of the bifocals have seemless design so you can not even tell they are bifocals. Just my two cents. Hope it helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 I would just go to walmart and get a cheapo pair of reading glasses if that is the bare minimum that you need. As soon as you start wearing glasses all the time your eyes deteriorate(sp) even faster, at leat that is what happened to me. I have just recently made the switch to contacts and that is ALOT better than have to worry about glasses all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l36tols1 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 I have been wearing glasses off and on my whole life. If you don't mind wearing glasses full time get them. If not just go with the readers. I'm investing in some contacts here in the next few months I'm getting tired of wearing glasses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted August 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 I would just go to walmart and get a cheapo pair of reading glasses if that is the bare minimum that you need. I'm considering that too. ~$20 seems like a cheap way to decide if full-time wearing is really for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 I have a laser. I'll fix them. Glasses Four eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted August 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 I have a laser. I'll fix them. Glasses Four eyes You had glasses when you were a kid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 I outgrew them. Looks like you're growing into them Have you considered laser surgery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted August 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Have you considered laser surgery? This isn't nearly severe enough to warrant it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Ackerson (Aickerson sp?) in Hilliard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Wear glasses full time like the rest of the nerds here. h0h0h0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 If you don't need glasses full time, then don't don't get ones you have to wear full time. I've never liked bifocals, they always annoyed the shit out of me. You can't just look around in different directions, you end up having to move your head more to be able to focus through the right part of them. But anyway, if you have no trouble with distance seeing, just get them for up close, and at the exam be sure to tell them you use computers a lot, and be prepared to wear them the whole time you are in front of one. That's probably the main cause of your eye strain, to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 I have a cane from my grandfather you can have next there old man oh...wait.....I'm old too IMO, get the el-cheapo's from wallmart. I did. Only really where them when I'm reading and even then it's not really necessary, but feels better for me. I'm fighting the far-sightedness with a passion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hold things really far from you when you read like old people. Way cooler than bifocals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Everyone reacts different to glasses. I have worn them since I was about 12 years old. I just can't go without them anymore. Who cares what it looks like, you'll forget about that when you don't have to strain anymore or get headaches. Rinkov sucks, I didn't like them very much when I went there 6-7 years ago, my boss went there and couldn't even wear the damn glasses they hurt his eyes and gave him a headache. Lens Crafters FTW, nothing but good luck with them, my daughter, and my wife. I would suggest a second opinion. You could try the cheapies from WalMart, but those aren't prescribed so it isn't really the same. Good luck with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielle Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 I wear my glasses all the time, for the last five years or so... they really arent that bad. Buy the reading glasses to see if youll actually wear any at all before going out & paying a lot of money for prescription glasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 +1 for the wal-mart "cheaters". break them, lose them, youre out 20 bucks, no biggie. if ant insists on calling you "four eyes", you can always remind him of his incredible transforming waistline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 +1 for the wal-mart "cheaters". break them, lose them, youre out 20 bucks, no biggie. if ant insists on calling you "four eyes", you can always remind him of his incredible transforming waistline. I bought my glasses down there and I can't see goddamit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Good opinions in here, thank you all for your insight. I'm gonna head to Target tonight to check out a pair of cheapies. I gotta do something soon, my eyes are killing me. if ant insists on calling you "four eyes", you can always remind him of his incredible transforming waistline. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 I bought my glasses down there and I can't see goddamit! you kids today, with ya hair, and ya clothes..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 42 to 29 to 36 to 33 currently. Yay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 gonna start calling you "rodimus prime". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 gonna start calling you "rodimus prime". "Yo-yo Green". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Wear glasses full time like the rest of the nerds here. h0h0h0 I dont have glasses or contacts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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