Do you wear glasses? For how long? What is your prescription?

[Thivagar]

I've been wearing glasses for 6 years. I really need it when I'm driving, reading or watching tv. My vision is far worse at night. I can't see people's face clearly so often I stare at people's face from distance thinking they too can't see my face, only to have them give me a dirty look when they come closer.

My Myopia(Nearsightness) and Hyperopia (farsightness ) is very low but my Astigmatism is very high, like in -3.75 and that is very bad for astigmatism. Astigmatism is when your cornea is shaped like a Rugby ball rather than Cricket ball. My vision is the worst at night. I tried wearing contacts, they only make few contacts for high astigmatism. I hated them as they would always move around, get irritated and so on.

I remember during the summer of 2010 when my eye sight starting deteriorating. All of a sudden I couldn't see what my teacher was writing in class, and there fore I'd sit up closer. They were doing eye check up at my school and bam the Optometrist says I need glasses. I hated it and I still do. The don't align well with my eye brows and therefore I look like a man with no eye brows when I'm wearing them.

What is your story ?

 

[Rayyman]

I've been wearing glasses for 6 years. I really need it when I'm driving, reading or watching tv. My vision is far worse at night. I can't see people's face clearly so often I stare at people's face from distance thinking they too can't see my face, only to have them give me a dirty look when they come closer.

My Myopia(Nearsightness) and Hyperopia (farsightness ) is very low but my Astigmatism is very high, like in -3.75 and that is very bad for astigmatism. Astigmatism is when your cornea is shaped like a Rugby ball rather than Cricket ball. My vision is the worst at night. I tried wearing contacts, they only make few contacts for high astigmatism. I hated them as they would always move around, get irritated and so on.

I remember during the summer of 2010 when my eye sight starting deteriorating. All of a sudden I couldn't see what my teacher was writing in class, and there fore I'd sit up closer. They were doing eye check up at my school and bam the Optometrist says I need glasses. I hated it and I still do. The don't align well with my eye brows and therefore I look like a man with no eye brows when I'm wearing them.

What is your story ?

Lol happened to me too. Guy I know honked at me and I couldn't see who he was so I just squinted really hard. Later on I figured out who it was and he was wondering why I was giving him a death stare.

 

[Noman]

Anyone done Laser Here. Im in Lahore. Can anyone recommend a good doctor Where i Can do my laser operation in Lahore?

 

[troodon]

Since last 1 year.

Have astigmatism. I have trouble reading letters that are small (like on computer screens).

Have 45 degree in my right and 150 degree in my left eye.

I wear glasses when I am in front of laptop working. Otherwise no.

 

[pakistan cricket fan]

I am wearing glasses sinds 2014 left side is -2 and right is 1.75.

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

I have myopia (nearsightedness) as well, since 2009. My left eye is -3.75 and the right one is -4.25

I wear glasses all the time (except while sleeping obviously). I'd recommend you to buy frames which are rectangular and not those perfect square RayBans everyone wears these days.

 

[Thivagar]

Lol happened to me too. Guy I know honked at me and I couldn't see who he was so I just squinted really hard. Later on I figured out who it was and he was wondering why I was giving him a death stare.

Girls get creeped out but that is fine with me, I'm used to that. But when paindu wannabe Punjabis and Pakistanis want to fight me it gets annoying.

 

[The_KING]

Since about 8 years. My number is -5 or something.

 

[Sachin136]

I've been wearing glasses from about 8 years, about -3 in both eyes.

 

[jeetu]

Had to wear glasses after reaching 40. I still hate using them. For most part i still avoid them except when watching television.

 

[JaDed]

Wearing it for last 16 years,got used to them esp at home although outside i wear lens.I don't mind them but i hate when they get loose from sides.

 

[Pakistanian]

My eye number has improved drastically, I still wear contacts all the time tho. I never wear glasses even when i'm not wearing contacts (which is rarely) because I can see quite well with out them. People get surprised that I have glasses cause I don't ever wear them and don't have the wide spaced eyes people that wear them have.

 

[Yossarian]

I wear varifocals, mainly when driving but also when watching tv and in meetings at work. I also have prescription sunglasses. Will never wear contacts. Don't like the thought of poking my eyes when putting in/removing the contact lenses - that and the risk of eye infection.
Similarly, will never contemplate having laser surgery - knew a guy at work who had laser surgery which created complications, which in turn caused eye infections, and eventually the loss of sight in one eye.


I think I'll stick to wearing glasses - risks from alternatives are not worth taking. I keep a spare pair of glasses in the car (including a pair of the prescription sunglasses), a couple of spare pairs at home (of different frame designs) as well as a pair in the office.


Rather forego vanity than take risks with my eyesight!

 

[Pakistanian]

I wear varifocals, mainly when driving but also when watching tv and in meetings at work. I also have prescription sunglasses. Will never wear contacts. Don't like the thought of poking my eyes when putting in/removing the contact lenses - that and the risk of eye infection.
Similarly, will never contemplate having laser surgery - knew a guy at work who had laser surgery which created complications, which in turn caused eye infections, and eventually the loss of sight in one eye.


I think I'll stick to wearing glasses - risks from alternatives are not worth taking. I keep a spare pair of glasses in the car (including a pair of the prescription sunglasses), a couple of spare pairs at home (of different frame designs) as well as a pair in the office.


Rather forego vanity than take risks with my eyesight!

Contacts are so easy to put in brah, I can put in em in 5 seconds in both eyes without a mirror It's all about technique.

 

[Yossarian]

Contacts are so easy to put in brah, I can put in em in 5 seconds in both eyes without a mirror It's all about technique.

5 seconds, 1 second or 10 mins - Don't like the idea of poking my eyes with something on the end of my finger, plus the risk of getting an eye infection.

Sometimes you see an individual trying to re-adjust or put back in their eye a contact lens which has become dislocated or fallen out. How often do they go and wash/clean their hands before doing so?

Nah - not for me.

 

[Khan12]

I have been wearing them since the age of 3. I got really bad eye sight and can't see anything properly beyond 3 to 4 metres.

 

[Suleiman]

Since I was about 8 years old. Crushing feeling when I failed that first eye test. Obviously was a kid and my elders were kinda saddened as nobody wants a handicap like that so early, I guess it was made a big deal of, but obv I'd rather have 20/20 eyesight.

Reason was probably too much Gameboy advance. Yet I've seen so many of my friends and close relatives of the same age play video games non stop yet have perfect vision. I guess it's different for everyone.

Also have heard once you get glasses before 21, your prescription number will increase up until your body is fully matured and then it'll slow down. Maybe that's why 21 is the required age to get laser eye surgery

Anyone hAve experience with laser eye surgery?

Pres number is about -3 I'm both eyes.

What about lenses? Have never worn them because putting them on and taking em off freaks me out.

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

Since I was about 8 years old. Crushing feeling when I failed that first eye test. Obviously was a kid and my elders were kinda saddened as nobody wants a handicap like that so early, I guess it was made a big deal of, but obv I'd rather have 20/20 eyesight.

Reason was probably too much Gameboy advance. Yet I've seen so many of my friends and close relatives of the same age play video games non stop yet have perfect vision. I guess it's different for everyone.

Also have heard once you get glasses before 21, your prescription number will increase up until your body is fully matured and then it'll slow down. Maybe that's why 21 is the required age to get laser eye surgery

Anyone hAve experience with laser eye surgery?

Pres number is about -3 I'm both eyes.

What about lenses? Have never worn them because putting them on and taking em off freaks me out.

I got the same reason+PS2 and same observation as well. I have a friend who plays video games for like 5-6 hours straight yet has perfect eyesight.

I was quite surprised when I failed the eye test because no one in my immediate family got glasses in my age. I used to hate wearing glasses for 1-2 years but since then, I just love my glasses. I feel that I look better wearing them.

 

[Suleiman]

I got the same reason+PS2 and same observation as well. I have a friend who plays video games for like 5-6 hours straight yet has perfect eyesight.

I was quite surprised when I failed the eye test because no one in my immediate family got glasses in my age. I used to hate wearing glasses for 1-2 years but since then, I just love my glasses. I feel that I look better wearing them.

Lol ironically enough before I got glasses I thought people looked cool in them. As soon as I got them I hated the feeling so much, that I wouldn't wear them, but every time I went for a new test the doctor would emphasize that if you don't wear the glasses your vision won't be corrected, and it will just get worse. So I had to bite the bullet.

But yeah if you find a frame that fits your face shape it's all good. Though it is a bit of annoyance. iA will get laser eye in the future.

 

[angrypathan]

Been wearing glasses for 8 years
Started off as -1.0 in both eyes when I was 10, and then dramatically increased to -2.25 in both eyes after a year been stable since. Pretty used to wearing glasses, doesn't really bother me. Wear contacts every now and then.

 

[aloo paratha]

Never had glasses, however went to get a test in the Summer and turns out I'm borderline, if I feel headaches or eye strain I'd need them but nothing yet.

My eyesight feels perfectly fine though, have never had trouble seeing anything close or far.

 

[daytrader]

The patients who regret laser eye surgery: ‘My life’s stood still since then’
Surgeons view Lasik as routine, but patient advocates and some experts say the complication rate is far higher than reported

ntil last year, Robin Kyle Reeves lived an active life in Laurel Hill, Florida. She made lace gowns for children to wear during baptisms or family portraits. It was intricate work that requires precision, and Reeves’ glasses kept getting in the way. So her doctor recommended Lasik.

The procedure, which uses lasers to cut in and reshape a patient’s eye, was billed as simple and quick, usually done in under 30 minutes. “It was supposed to be zip, zap, and within a couple of weeks you’re healed and life goes on,” Reeves said. “But my life has stood still since July 12th of last year.”

According to Reeves, the procedure left debris behind her corneal flap, which ruined her eyesight and causes double vision, intense migraines, and eye strain. She finds it impossible to stare at screens for an extended period of time, and can no longer enjoy her hobbies. She quit her job and had to repay deposits when she realized she could no longer focus on sewing.

“It puts a big dent on our household income,” Reeves said. “My head hurts all the time, and I can’t do normal activities. Simple things, like reading a box of mac and cheese, or putting on the same makeup I’ve applied for 40 years – I just can’t do that.”

Reeves is one of the 500,000 Americans who undergo Lasik every year to correct their vision (around 100,000 people in the UK have the surgery annually). Surgeons who perform Lasik view it as routine, touting surveys promising a customer satisfaction rate of 90% to 95%. Surgeons who perform Lasik must have the standard board certification in ophthalmology and it is recommended that a patient chose one with a one-year accredited fellowship in refractive and cornea surgery. That extra step is not necessary to perform Lasik, but specialists who have it are more likely to get referrals from other generalists.

The American Refractive Surgery Council says the procedure’s complication rate is less than 1% (though 30% of people may see short-term side effects like dry eyes). Doctors also say that using new lasers significantly decreases complications, compared with the older-generation models that were used in the early 2000s.

But patient advocates and some experts say that is not the full picture. Dr Morris Waxler, a retired FDA adviser who voted to approve Lasik in the 1990s, is now one of its biggest critics. He says he regrets his role in bringing the procedure to the public.

According to his own analysis of industry data, the complication rate of Lasik falls between 10% and 30%. One investigation of an FDA database by the reporter Jace Larson found more than 700 complaints of severe pain, described as “worse than childbirth” or as if “their eyeballs would stick to their eyelids almost every night”.

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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/apr/18/lasik-laser-eye-surgery

 

[The_KING]

I have been wearing glasses for 16 years.

I am -5.0 + in both eyes. Too many video games when I was younger.