Glasses

[Inkachu]

My mom wore glasses for about 60 years and finally had Lasik, and now, no more glasses. I'd only ever known her with glasses 24/7 my whole life, so it's still a little weird for me, lol.

I was born with astigmatism, a lazy eye, and generally very weak eye muscles. I suffered through several terrifying surgeries as a child, but now you can hardly tell anything was ever wrong with my eyes. My vision does get blurry if my eyes are tired, and bright light really hurts, but overall I'm fine. Like Miles, I need sunglasses anytime I'm outside or driving because my eyes just can't handle bright light, even on a cloudy day. I've heard that people with light-colored eyes tend to experience that more often; it's definitely true for me.

 

[tartanarmy]

I love my glasses and I love how I look in them. Funny thing is, I can't wear them when I eat or go to the bathroom lol

 

[Gwendolyn]

My mom wore glasses for about 60 years and finally had Lasik, and now, no more glasses. I'd only ever known her with glasses 24/7 my whole life, so it's still a little weird for me, lol.

What does Lasik eye surgery do? Does it replace your corneas/lenses?

Like Miles, I need sunglasses anytime I'm outside or driving because my eyes just can't handle bright light, even on a cloudy day. I've heard that people with light-colored eyes tend to experience that more often; it's definitely true for me.

Fascinating. I have never heard that before. My mother has light eyes and she always needs sunglasses. I have dark eyes and I am always like, "Ma, it's not even that bright out!" Maybe it is true for her as well.

 

[Gwendolyn]

I think I look good in glasses, but I only need them to protect my eyes from the sun. Too bad there don't seem to be as many flattering frame styles for sunglasses. It's hard to find a pair that really suits my face.

C'mon, Miles! You could get a pair of these!

lol

 

[Inkachu]

What does Lasik eye surgery do? Does it replace your corneas/lenses?

Ya know, I couldn't tell ya medically what it does. Here's what Wikipedia says:
The operation itself involves creating a thin flap on the eye, folding it to enable remodeling of the tissue beneath with a laser. The flap is repositioned and the eye is left to heal in the postoperative period.

Gross!

Fascinating. I have never heard that before. My mother has light eyes and she always needs sunglasses. I have dark eyes and I am always like, "Ma, it's not even that bright out!" Maybe it is true for her as well.

I betcha it is! I know, I feel obvious when it's cloudy and there I am squinting until I can get my shades on.

 

[Niels]

C'mon, Miles! You could get a pair of these!

lol

lol... those remind me of my Ray Bans. Cool style, but too big and bulky for daily wear.

 

[mina]

I wear contacts, and glasses at night when I take them out. I don't and won't wear my glasses during the day. I feel weird with them on I would get lasik if i wasn't such a chicken.

 

[stephanieamber]

I'd just like to say that i'd love to see a picture of dave in glasses, especially if his massive hair is also present.

 

[Luther073082]

Boo hoo cry me a river.

I've tried to put in contacts and have been unable.

I've worn glasses every day of my life since the third grade.

 

[Flashlight]

I used to wear glasses and contacts and tolerated them. And then over the past 5 years my vision has gone from 20/200 to 20/15 on its own. So I am pretty lucky.

 

[stephanieamber]

Graham has worn glasses since the third grade, too.

 

[stephanieamber]

and Danielle.

 

[.Mikha'el.]

I hate glasses. I wore them as a kid and then since like 17 have been wearing contacts. Then found out I was wearing them too much and now have to wear glasses in the evenings to give my eyes a break. I hope I get used to them because I HATE them. They never fit right and they feel strange and did I mention that they never seem to fit right??? At least they look better on me than when I was younger....but still!!!!

I switched to contacts last year, and I can't say I miss glasses at all.

 

[Penumbra]

I don't mind their appearance. My glasses are pretty stylish and I only have to wear them for certain things.

I hate how they feel though. Even after years I never got fully used to them because I only wear them a couple hours a day.