I first got glasses when I left for college. It wasn’t until my 30s that I discovered the joys of contact lenses. From that point on, I rarely ever wore glasses.
Then came my 40th birthday, when many of us start to notice subtle changes in our bodies. For some, that is the need for reading glasses (or longer arms!). I quickly learned the cheapest places to buy “readers” (at dollar stores) and stocked up on several pairs. Over the years the hassle of keeping track of them and only needing them for reading grew old. I tried the “mono-vision” idea of wearing one contact for reading and one for distance, but it gave me such headaches I couldn’t stick with it. My eye doctor didn’t think bi-focal contacts were very good at that point and wasn’t in favor of my trying them. So…. I plugged along with my regular contacts and the many pairs of readers I had stashed in every location.
More than a year ago I noticed something called Try-Change eyewear at our local optical dispensary. They are lightweight glasses with a wide selection of lens shapes and an even larger variety of interchangeable ear and nose pieces. They are a little pricey initially, but well worth the cost in the long run, especially if you’re buying disposable contacts. My purchase included one set of bi-focal lenses with three sets of ear/nose pieces. I’ve since added several more thanks to a gift certificate I got for Christmas. They are so light and comfortable I almost forget I have them on!
Who knew wearing glasses could be so much fun?!
- Kelly
- Making my way through the ups and downs of life, holding fast to my favorite Bible verse: "For we walk by faith, not by sight." ~2 Corinthians 5:7. I began blogging in earnest at Yahoo360 on October 24, 2005. (briefly using LiveJournal and blog-city prior to that) In June 2008 I moved to Blogger. I'm now at WordPress where I hope to remain.
3 comments:
I have quite a phobia about eyes and the thought of contact lenses makes me come out in goose-bumps so I think I'll stick to my glasses which, at the moment, I only need for reading, watching t.v., using the compouter etc. Ive never heard of these Try-Change eyewear but they sound like a good investment.
How interesting, Kelly. For some reason, I have yet to need glasses to read, thank God! I only use my glasses for driving so far. I know what you mean about losing reading glasses. Ray must have 20 pair and he can never find them. LOL! Blessings!
Interesting! Never heard of them before. Of course, I only need readers and buy them in bulk (LOL) at Wal-Mart. I have numerous pairs in my work bag, my purse, a pair at the computer, in the kitchen and in Connor's room where all the gaming stuff is. (I'm often required to reconfigure things in there).
They are handy for me and when they break it's not that expensive to replace.
I could never have worn contacts. Makes me cringe to think about it.
On the other hand, since I have Wet AMD in my left eye and have to get frequent shots in it, I should talk!!! :)
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