tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post288684285929568711..comments2023-10-26T08:14:30.016-07:00Comments on Katie Gates: Stories and Opinions: "Get Glasses, Alice!"Katie Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01264642384901419402noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-4355431391169349322011-02-18T09:59:13.205-08:002011-02-18T09:59:13.205-08:00lol - stumbled on this blog because I was thinking...lol - stumbled on this blog because I was thinking of that very commercial and her husband's long-awaited sigh of relief at the end of the commercial. "You got glasses!" LOL Then she actually saw what the schmuck looked like and left him. <br />I got lasik - was an expensive investment, but I've always had bad vision -- if your sight isn't "that bad", this route might be a good solution - good luck!Toni Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04700893738880903897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-57357936281628791622010-12-18T09:45:05.818-08:002010-12-18T09:45:05.818-08:00Oh, these transitions are so hard! I have readers ...Oh, these transitions are so hard! I have readers all over my house and a pair in my purse. I'd much rather that than glasses full time. Your eye guy sounds great!Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-52564335988174875882010-12-16T19:45:37.839-08:002010-12-16T19:45:37.839-08:00I've had to wear corrective lenses since third...I've had to wear corrective lenses since third grade, so I guess I don't see it as a big deal. Like someone else said, there are really cute frames now. I just got some red ones!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177770216240469805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-17155229617259867802010-12-16T13:02:57.333-08:002010-12-16T13:02:57.333-08:00I just want to get lasik and be done with the whol...I just want to get lasik and be done with the whole thing!Kristy @Loveandblasphemyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02634987114195614214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-64072185077841729252010-12-16T09:45:35.450-08:002010-12-16T09:45:35.450-08:00I've been blind as a bat since high school. T...I've been blind as a bat since high school. The original Mr. Magoo. I wear contacts, but still need to wear reading glasses. I'm tempted to have surgery if I can ever afford it. Although, there are really a lot of cute frames these days.Jayne Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053366144206401836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-70285666385186762622010-12-16T05:15:05.554-08:002010-12-16T05:15:05.554-08:00Have been wearing glasses since the Earth cooled, ...Have been wearing glasses since the Earth cooled, I'm afraid, although I've just recently graduated to "progressives". <br /><br />I have a male friend who steadfastly refuses to wear glasses. He says the soft focus on the women, in particular, makes everyone better looking. <br /><br />I like how he thinks, although I will not let him drive with me in the car. :-)<br /><br />PearlPearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05261369905176088917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-41866272686137166422010-12-15T21:35:58.940-08:002010-12-15T21:35:58.940-08:00My eye guy keeps sending me reminder cards, but si...My eye guy keeps sending me reminder cards, but since I lost my insurance it is $188 a visit not to mention the cost of the glasses. I have worn them since I was 6 and now have blurry eyes most of the time after reading - thus I love my kindle which can change font size - relief.<br /><br />Progressive is a great word - fabulous word and nice when you can share a good discussion too!<br /><br />I wore contacts and glasses all through school, that solution worked very well...and then I did not have so many pairs...<br /><br />My purse is huge because I now don't go anywhere without my kindle too! gotta read - I think most folks just assume it is a shopping bag, because it is canvas and I put my goods in it when I shop and do not take the bags..<br />Ah enough<br />Behold a great vision - with joy!<br />Happy HolidaysPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649391137077220495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-26108585355530863392010-12-15T19:02:37.796-08:002010-12-15T19:02:37.796-08:00Katie---I have worn glasses for most of my adult l...Katie---I have worn glasses for most of my adult life, and then got to the point where I could not see close up with my glasses on, but I certainly needed them for distance. Also, my insurance would not pay for "no line" bifocals, and since I was not ready to look like an old lady, I resorted to wearing one contact lens (for distance). My eyes have adjusted quite well---one eye is for distance and the other is for close up. I hope you find glasses/a solution that will work for you.Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-80394352645552197862010-12-15T11:17:01.917-08:002010-12-15T11:17:01.917-08:00My heart just broke a little bit reading this. I&#...My heart just broke a little bit reading this. I've had to wear glasses since I was in my 20s for astimatism and distance. The astimatism is a drag because I couldn't wear OTC glasses when the time came when I needed something for closer work.<br /><br />I tried progressives years ago and ended up sick as a dog. If you've got motion sickness, don't do it.<br /><br />I can get away without wearing glasses for most reading. I have to wear progressives for work, anything computer-related, and even sometimes when I read. I wear my distance glasses for everything else to avoid tripping over the floor.<br /><br />Carry a 2nd pair for awhile if you can visualize yourself with a bigger bag.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843459906469325667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-69914596246667394602010-12-15T09:35:37.123-08:002010-12-15T09:35:37.123-08:00Not heard them called that but sounds good! I have...Not heard them called that but sounds good! I have needed glasses for this or that since aged 12. The first frame were sort of slanted and Audrey Hepburn-ish. I loved them because they had cherry red frames with sparkly bits in the side. Made me think of Christmas! I now only wear glasses for driving and watching TV, with a pair for reading should my eyes get tired. I hate small print - I can't see labels on clothes telling me how to wash them and the information supplied with tablets is printed so small as to make it illegible too. I bought a magnifying glass. Woah! I can read these things now :-) Go get your glasses I am off to get some new reading lenses, the magnifying glass is rather large to carry around...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-41751923007124499092010-12-15T07:51:11.679-08:002010-12-15T07:51:11.679-08:00The new name is so much better than tri-focal. Str...The new name is so much better than tri-focal. Straining is no good, go see the good doc right away!Joey Lynn Rescinitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219074986338894660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-65162298208653234372010-12-15T05:50:01.199-08:002010-12-15T05:50:01.199-08:00My wife teases me about my reading classes strewn ...My wife teases me about my reading classes strewn all over the house: on the kitchen table, beside the Lazy Boy, several around my computer. I, too, face dilemmas when my reading glasses are not with me like at the grocery store to check out if the soup has any additives....Entertaining writing!Paul Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01836602667355512504noreply@blogger.com