The Challenges Of Not Seeing Your Computer Screen Clearly
For several months I have had difficulties reading my computer screen clearly. This has resulted in many typos and regular edits to get my material correctly written.
This has also been an issue watching webinars. That is one of the reasons I have to review the presentations several times using the archives. Even my distance glasses with progressive lenses had room for improvement. The results were not as bad as my computer glasses but they needed changing too.
New Glasses
I picked up my two pairs of glasses today. What a difference this has made. I can see the images and script on my screen clearly. And my regular glasses have also improved my regular vision. Per the recommendation of the optometrist, these glasses have transition lenses. Driving in sunlight will be so much better.
Some may wonder if you have progressive lenses why is it necessary to also have glasses to read the computer screen. The answer is simple. You don't want to get a strained neck from bending your head backward to read the screen from the bottom part of your progressive lenses.
Time To Get Back To Work
It is a real pleasure to work having my vision improved. No excuses for not giving working my best effort now.
If you suffer from overdue new glasses, don't wait. Get them as soon as you can. It will make a world of difference.
Cheers.
Edwin
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I understand completely I just had my glasses updated and I still am getting used to the fact I am going blind in one eye. It makes things so hard at times but I still get things done slowly. I am glad you can see better.
Hi Deborah,
Sorry to hear you are going blind in one eye. Is there anything that can be done to correct it? Or delay the onset?
Thanks for commenting.
Edwin
Hi Myra,
Indeed yes. Also for my regular glasses, distant images and street signs do not appear blurred. Plus. with the transitions, they darken automatically in the bright sun.
Thanks for commenting.
Edwin
Good to hear. Although I can't really see with regular glasses so I have the prescribed ones that I can see with just as well.
Well I hope you enjoy seeing in them, Edwin.
Myra
Very much so Myra. It is like night and day. My typing speed has increased as well as my reading accuracy.
No more excuses now lol.
Cheers.
Edwin
Hi Mike, very true. No more removing my glasses and squinting close to the screen to read the small print in some of those webinars lol. I can also type more accurately now instead of making incessant corrections.
Thanks for commenting.
Edwin
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Hi, Edwin
My 4th grade teacher sent me home from school with a note that said “Frank needs glasses to see the board,” and I have been wearing them ever since.
I have used “computer glasses” for years. The lenses use the narrow corridor of a progressive prescription that approximates that viewing distance.
My optometrist knows my eyes well. I have been seeing him since I was in high school.
I have 3 sets of glasses:
My “regular” progressive lense glasses, which have a transition coating to help protect my retinas from macula degeneration, an anti-reflective coating for nighttime (headlight) driving, an an scratch-resistant coating.
Computer glasses, which I mostly use at work.
“TV” glasses, that I use if I’m laying down, so I can position my head however it is most comfortable.
When I’m sitting and playing a guitar, I usually take my glasses off.
I have resisted the notion of getting LASIK, even though my friend will give me a fantastic price break on the procedure. Call me old-fashion, but I’d rather stick with an external optical correction.
Frank
Hi Frank,
It is rare for me to see the same optometrist each time. My last optometrist did the best test for me in ages since she got both my prescriptions right.
I was amazed that she recommended the exact combination you have for your regular glasses. That also gives me a good feeling.
The last time my lenses had transitions was about 50 years ago. Back then they were made of glass. The weight of the lenses used to make my frames drop down my nose and I had to move them up often.
Moreover, it took quite a while for the darkening and lightening process to complete. This time the delay in the transition is much shorter. Also, my reading area of the progressive works compared to what I had before.
I will be needing cataract surgery in the coming years. If that happens I wonder if I should consider LASIK surgery at that time.
Thanks for sharing your glasses story.
Cheers.
Edwin
Hi, Edwin
Steve ( my optometrist) and I have been friends for years and he’s the best at what he does. Retirement is coming up for him in the next few years, but he’ll get me into the hands of someone good.
“High-index” ( refractive index) polycarbonate lenses are much lighter and more optically accurate, especially as your eyes move away from the center of the lense.
The chemical reaction for the transition process of the newer lenses requires less light in the UV spectrum than years ago, so it is more efficient.
Your frame can add a lot of unnecessary weight. I have a titanium frame for my regular glasses that is super light and strong.
You might want to get the cataract surgery first and then see if you still think the LASIK is required. It’s best to speak with both your optometrist and the ophthalmologist who will do the procedure when the time comes.
Frank