[ale] [OT] [Way OT] need to fix eye glasses or replace at reasonable cost

[William Bagwell]

On Wednesday 25 September 2013, Ron Frazier (ALE) wrote:
> Rather than buy yet another pair of glasses, I found that my prior set,
> 2 prescriptions and about 8 years ago, works nicely for staring at the
> computer screen.

Used to do that too until... Below is a reply to an earlier post in this 
thread where I was distracted and never sent. 

Absolutely *hate* bifocals! Tried a pair of progressives a few years ago and 
have a pair of lined bifocal safety glasses from my work. These did not come 
from Zenni and scratch much easier than any of the four or five pairs that 
did. Not sure if it is lack of an anti scratch coating or the plastic used 
for safety glasses is softer, or both... 

One subject I did no see mentioned in this thread is intermediate distance 
glasses. AKA computer glasses since they are perfect for the typical 
distances involved in using a desk top. Those of us who were cursed with 
needing distance glasses at a young age are now blessed with an extra ten 
years or so before needing reading glasses. When I was younger I had no 
problem reading at any distance through my distance glasses. Starting a few 
years ago I could no longer do this and had to remove my glasses to see up 
close. (Hence the bifocals for the one place I can not do this)

Also started having eye strain for intermediate distance with or with out 
glasses. Knowing how much I hate bifocals skipped even trying trifocals and 
ordered a pair especially for using a computer. Love them! And the best part 
is that I can wear them every where except work. Do keep my stronger distance 
glasses in the car, but often don't bother switching unless I am going on 
the interstate.
-- 
William