Re: [Avid-L2] Computer eyeware?

Like I said - Varifocals. No lines. One pair does everything.

On 16 May 2013, at 17:42, paulsulsky@comcast.net wrote:

> Hi,
>
> After I got my eyes tested a doctor friend of mine recommended an eyeglass store that was able to take my prescription for reading classes and convert it to bifocals for my computer (reading close/distance for monitor) and driving bifocals (reading close/clear glass distance). They do a good business on volume and discount last year's frames. I got all three pairs including reading glasses for under $200. The biggest cost in glasses seems to be designer frames if you have to have them.
>
> Best Wishes,
>
> Paul
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "swpeng" <swpeng@yahoo.com>
> To: Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 12:15:51 PM
> Subject: [Avid-L2] Re: Computer eyeware?
>
> Mark, these are your EYES we're talking about.
> Don't try to "fix the problem" yourself by going to Best Buy.
> Go to a proper eye doctor & get prescription eyeglasses.
>
> Like poster Jim, I have a low-correction prescription, & it makes a difference.
>
> --- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com , Mark Santora <mrsantora@...> wrote:
> >
> > I'm thinking about going to get my eyes checked because of all the eye
> > strain I've been having. But as it is I did stop by Best Buy tonight to
> > look at those Gunnar glasses and unfortunately they only make them in sizes
> > for 12 year old boys to wear when they play Xbox. They have adult sizes on
> > Amazon so I'll have to try getting a pair there and see if I like them.
> >
> > Mark
> > On May 15, 2013 8:00 PM, "George Loch" <george@...> wrote:
> >
> > > Agreed except when you have sunlight blaring into the window and you can't
> > > see your screen.
> > >
> > > At the beginning of my career, I went to an optometrist and he told me I
> > > should plan to work 6 months and then go sailing for 6 months. I couldn't
> > > convince my employers :(
> > >
> > > -gl
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On May 15, 2013, at 8:52 PM, "Terence Curren" <tcurren@...> wrote:
> > >
> > > > And as a warning for those of you whose eyesight isn't going yet... If
> > > you can have a window behind your computer monitor, it is best.
> > > >
> > > > Make a point of looking (and focusing) off into the distance as
> > > frequently as possible. The reason older people lose the close focus
> > > ability is the lack of elasticity of an eye muscle. As with any muscle,
> > > more varying use equals longer varying use.
> > > >
> > > > --- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com , Jim Feeley <jfeeley@> wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >> Me too. My current glasses have a rather low correction factor so I can
> > > still focus on things in the distance (for when I'm out reporting and need
> > > to write/type/operate equipment enough that I don't go sans lunettes). I
> > > got the antiglare coating my optometrist recommended; seems to help
> > > compared to the cheap reading glasses I've tried that don't have the
> > > coating.
> > > >>
> > > >> Long days in front of the computer are still a drag. But the glasses +
> > > periodic breaks looking off into the distance mean my eyes aren't as
> > > tired...
> > > >>
> > > >> Jim "presbyopic but smarter looking" Feeley
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> On May 15, 2013, at 5:49 PM, Greg Huson wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >>> I hate to state the obvious, but have you had your eyes checked? It's
> > > normal to lose the ability to close focus at a certain age- different for
> > > everyone, typically mid-forties. I discovered that my computer monitors
> > > were not so close that they needed regular reading glasses, but were too
> > > close that my otherwise (surgically perfected) 20 – 20 vision could adjust
> > > to them.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> I now have custom made low-power prescription reading glasses that
> > > dramatically improve my comfort with long hours at the computer.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Well worth the cost.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> ________________________
> > > >>> Greg Huson
> > > >>> Secret Headquarters, Inc
> > > >>> Greg (at) SecretHQ.com
> > > >>> www.SecretHQ.com
> > > >>> DigitalServicsStation.com
> > > >>>
> > > >>> On May 15, 2013, at 5:29 PM, Mark Santora <mrsantora@> wrote:
> > > >>>
> > > >>>> Hey all,
> > > >>>>
> > > >>>> Of late I seem to be having a great deal of eye strain from my many
> > > hours
> > > >>>> in front of my avid. I've seen the Gunnar glasses which some same
> > > provide
> > > >>>> relief. Has anyone out there tried these or anything else?
> > > >>>>
> > > >>>> Thanks
> > > >>>> Mark
> > > >>
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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With best wishes,
Roger Shufflebottom
+44 7973 543 660





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