Re: [Avid-L2] Computer eyeware?

We're old . . .


On May 16, 2013, at 10:55 AM, Roger wrote:

> Like I said - Varifocals. No lines. One pair does everything.
>
> On 16 May 2013, at 17:42, paulsulsky@comcast.net wrote:
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>> 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 ˆ 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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> Roger Shufflebottom
> +44 7973 543 660
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