Glasses

[knight 64]

My old stubborn pride has finally reached the end. I have the computer screen at 150 magnification. I use to be a 20-20 vision guy who enjoyed shooting sports, did quite well with clay, birds, rabbits etc. I just received a bunch of great books for Christmas. My arms are no longer long enough. How much for a good eye exam and glasses. I went the reading glass route and continually lose and break them. Can an old dog like me adjust to putting contacts in? Thanks for your advice.

 

[thomas91169]

Glasses make people look smarter and youll prolly get a raise.

 

[pho_phizzat]

I was paranoid about sticking my fingers in my eyes. After about 2 weeks it was no problem to throw in contacts and be on my way. Been that way for about 8 years now.

 

[Chosyn1]

i've been wearing contacts for about 14 years now(though i'm only 26)..like Pho said, it's just the first couple of weeks that are bad, then it's routine. my father-in-law wears them (55) hasn't had any issues. just have patience and you'll get it.

 

[Huddleston]

youll get used to contacts over a few weeks. if not glasses aren't the end of the world. you might even get compliments on them!

 

[Para81]

LASIK...........:beer:

 

[oldmodman]

I have worn glasses since I was around eight years old.

And they have saved my eyes many times.

Since I wear them all the time the welding spatter, wires flying off of wire wheels and so on have hit the lenses and not my eyes.

 

[CobraBob]

LASIK...........:beer:

Is it true that Lasik won't work for everyone?

 

[Para81]

I don't know anything about disqualifying pre existing condtions. What I do know is if you want to do it make sure you do it OUTSIDE of the USA. I understand that many people in the US pay around 6-10k for Lasik.

I did Lasik in 2010 and it cost me 1,523.00 dollars total. I went to a top facility in Bangkok while I was living there and have had 20/20 vision ever since.

The facility was top notch with excellent staff. Doctor was American trained at UCSB. People come in from all over to have Lasik done especially high priced regions like Europe/USA where you're paying your doctors insurance costs. There are numerous top rate facilities that specialize in it there.

Even a round trip plane ticket and the Lasik will save you half of what you would pay in the US.

Best decision I made for my eyes. No longer have to spend hundreds on glasses/contacts all the time and my vision is better than it's ever been.

 

[knight 64]

Thanks guys, RIP Henry Ford. My sister buys reclaimed Library books. I picked up The Fords authored by Collier and Horowitz. I can not get enough of History, Civil War-1969 Vietnam. Since becoming a member here last year, I have a total fascination in the Ford SVT team and the termination of the American Muscle car competition. When I last left off early 70s Lee Iacocca was leaving Ford for Chrysler. Ford The Man the Machine, the industrial revolution. I would love some good recommendations to catch me up from the early 70's to 2014 Ford. I might have to purchase another $2.50 pair of reading glasses to get the job done. Even though bat shit blind I'm not looking for a huge illustrated books. Thank you Brothers, I have a little bit of office visit stuff but pretty much have until the week after new years to catch up on some reading!

 

[Machdup1]

I don't know anything about disqualifying pre existing condtions. What I do know is if you want to do it make sure you do it OUTSIDE of the USA. I understand that many people in the US pay around 6-10k for Lasik.

I did Lasik in 2010 and it cost me 1,523.00 dollars total. I went to a top facility in Bangkok while I was living there and have had 20/20 vision ever since.

The facility was top notch with excellent staff. Doctor was American trained at UCSB. People come in from all over to have Lasik done especially high priced regions like Europe/USA where you're paying your doctors insurance costs. There are numerous top rate facilities that specialize in it there.

Even a round trip plane ticket and the Lasik will save you half of what you would pay in the US.

Best decision I made for my eyes. No longer have to spend hundreds on glasses/contacts all the time and my vision is better than it's ever been.

The price has come down, I just had both lens replaced with laser correction for $8k.

 

[Jroc]

I wore glasses for years. A couple of years ago I got PRK surgery. I like it, but I don't think I like it as much as most do, as sometimes my eyes can get a little irritated, and dry, and I don't see a perfect 20/20, but I see pretty close to it, and well enough to no longer require reading glasses.

The last set of glasses I bought cost several hundred, but they were some very nice thin framed glasses and they lasted me about 4 years.

 

[LIGHTNING LARRY]

Is it true that Lasik won't work for everyone?

You are correct Bob. I had it done 13-14 years ago and I love it.

 

[Svtkidd23]

You are correct Bob. I had it done 13-14 years ago and I love it.

My buddy had TERRIBLE vision..and now he has excellent vision....it's crazy

 

[Coiled03]

If you're a candidate for Lasik, PRK, etc., I don't know why you'd get glasses.

 

[VirtualSVT]

31 and 20/10 still. Love it.

When mine go I'll get the surgery. Glasses look like they suck.