I've been wearing glasses just for reading and for close work but it was decided that I should really wear some distance glasses for driving too. At Specsavers, you get two pairs for the price of one, which is really handy for reading glasses as I leave a pair by my bed where I do the majority of my reading and I carry the other pair around with me. I chose a black pair and a pink pair in the same design. Instead of getting two pairs of distance glasses, which I won't use all that much as they're only for driving, I opted to get anti glare lenses, which are recommended for driving, at no extra cost. I liked the design I'd chosen for my reading glasses so much that I chose the same ones in black for my distance ones.
I'd just better make sure that I don't get them mixed up.
You got them quickly. I wear contact lens most of the time with a pair of readers to help out. I wear my regular glasses at night.
ReplyDeleteThey were ready very quickly, I was impressed by the service. I don't fancy contact lenses, it makes me cringe thinking about putting them in my eyes, I'll stick to glasses.
DeleteLovely frames! I have a very light pair (weight-wise, I mean) for distance (I wear them for driving and for watching TV) but I made the mistake of having brown, tortoisehell style frames for my reading glasses and when I put them down on the dark kitchen work tops or on dark polished furniture I often can't see where I've left them! I will have a totally different colour next time if only so that I can spot them at a distance!
DeleteMargaret P
I remember by mum having hers on a chain around her neck at one time so that she didn't forget where she'd put them.
DeleteI've worn glasses for years and nowadays wear bifocals.
ReplyDeleteFlighty xx
The optician mentioned bifocals but I don't need to wear my distance glasses for anything other than driving so I thought it better to stick to what I've got for now.
DeleteGreat looking glasses, Jo!
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I really liked them. I wish they did them in a third colour so that I could have had one of each.
DeleteI have gone onto wearing glasses all the time now, I was a little upset at first but now I find it strange not to be wearing them. Love the style you have chosen.
ReplyDeleteI could see how much my sight had deteriorated since the last time I had it checked so I knew I'd need some stronger reading glasses and some distance ones too. It's a sign of getting old and I don't care for it one bit.
Delete¨I can see all obstacles in my way¨ lol Its amazing how we put these things off but then wonder why when it can make such a difference. Great offer for two pairs, I have a slight magnification on my close work glasses for use with the beading and miniatures. xcx
ReplyDeleteI knew I needed stronger glasses, it's just getting round to making that appointment. I'm glad I'm sorted again for the time being, it's the dentist next, appointment in a fortnight.
DeleteVery nice choices - I've only recently started to wear reading glasses and the need for them seemed to sneak up on me or so it seems. Now I find it difficult to read without them.
ReplyDeleteI was the same. I think once I hit forty everything started going downhill, including my eyesight. I definitely can't do without my reading glasses now, it's quite scary how quickly my eyesight has deteriorated.
DeleteI think it's an age thing, I have glasses for reading and computer work.
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely an age thing with me. I can't do without my glasses for close work.
DeleteSnap, I went to Specsavers today for an eye test and chose some new specs.
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I'm really pleased with these glasses, I hope you're as pleased with the ones you've chosen.
DeleteThey look great Jo and a good idea to get them in the two different colours, you shouldn't get them mixed up!
ReplyDeleteDentist appointment next you say ...
That reminds me I need to make an appointment too.
Enjoy your week, enjoy your new glasses too!
All the best Jan
I'd have preferred three different colours, a change is as good as a rest as they say. It's not long until my dentist appointment but I don't seem to have much trouble with my teeth, I hope I can still say that after this next visit.
DeleteI need new glasses too. I know my prescription hasn't changed but its finding the time to try dome glasses on that's difficult.
ReplyDeleteI kept putting off making an appointment but I'm glad I finally got round to it. It's nice to be able to see things clearly again.
DeleteIsn't it amazing when you get now glasses and suddenly everything is in focus again!
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It is. I've been squinting, even with my glasses on, for far too long.
DeleteWhen I changed to vari foals after just reading glasses my OH aged ten years.I could see all his wrinkles!!!!!Strangely I have ,a few weeks ago,chosen the same two frames as youI am finding them a bit heavy and wished I had paid a bit more for lighter frames.We live and learn.
ReplyDeleteHa ha, I bet your OH had been quite pleased you hadn't got varifocals before. I don't find these frames heavy at all, I suppose it's all down to what you're used to.
DeleteGood for you, finally getting your eyes checked and hope they both make a lot of difference. If you only need the distance ones for driving, maybe keep them in the car. I've worn glasses since I was 17 for reading, but have bifocals these days and they still sometimes annoy me, but if I want to see, it's a must. Have a good week and take care.
ReplyDeleteThey both do make a lot of difference. It's amazing how quickly your eyes deteriorate, it's good to be able to see clearly again.
DeleteThey are attractive frames Jo. I've had to wear two sets of specs for years. I always have to remember to take my reading glasses off to see people when they are talking to me :) A timely post as my eyesight test is overdue so thanks for jogging my memory.
ReplyDeleteI tend to wear my reading glasses half way down my nose so that I can peer over them when someone talks to me. These eye tests seem to come around so quickly and it's easy to keep putting them off.
DeleteIt is something that I need to do and have been putting off too! On the list for not too much longer!
ReplyDeleteIt was a free eye test voucher which came through the door which prompted me to finally make the appointment. It's amazing what saving £15 can do.
DeleteBut the rain isn't gone. Good looking glasses. I bet there is no way they would do BOGOF for me!
ReplyDeleteNo rain here today, it's lovely and sunny and I've got a line full of washing, making the most of it while it's fine. Perhaps not, I suppose there's some terms and conditions to the offer.
DeleteNice frames .... I need to book optician appointment myself, thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteI think eye tests are one of those things which don't seem so urgent but it's amazing how much clearer everything is once you've got the right prescription. I think I've realised how important my glasses are since I started doing cross stitch.
DeleteGood for you, Jo. I'm sure you'll find your vision improved and it will be easier to do things you enjoy. I have an eye appointment in June and I really hope they recommend a weak prescription for reading and handiwork. I really feel like I need them but the eye doctor keeps saying no!
ReplyDeleteEverything's so much clearer now I've got my new glasses. I would advise holding on for glasses for as long as you can, my eyes have really deteriorated since I started wearing them as they get used to the prescription you're given and then you end up requiring something stronger.
DeleteGlad you got your glasses sorted, I got my new ones a few months ago now...mind you I have to wear mine all the time and also have contacts. I suggest you keep your distance glasses in the car...that way you won't get them mixed up!!
ReplyDeleteI leave my black pair of reading glasses by my bed so that I can tell the difference between the other two. It would have been easier if there were three colours in the design rather than two.
DeleteThey look good Jo.
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased with them.
DeleteThey look great. I am sure they are different enough that you won't get them mixed up! I am in varifocals here too, onto my second pair so much have had them at least three years now. I still don't really get how you can be long and short sighted at the same time!
ReplyDeleteI think it's just general wear and tear of the eyes, isn't it. I'm finding that more things are going the older I get, it's no fun getting old.
DeleteGood you finally got your new glasses, I like them too. I'm smiling re your comment on not getting them mixed up, I always used to until I got varifocals...xxx
ReplyDeleteI think I'll definitely be in trouble if I try to use the wrong glasses for driving. My dad's just gone over to varifocals, he's getting on with them really well.
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