I'm getting old :-(

[vickster]

I had my eyes tested and as I had started to suspect, I need reading glasses

The optician recommended varifocals (I'm also short sighted and wear specs) but as my prescription only says +1.5 it's quite mild long sightedness. I'm thinking of getting some £20 off the shelf jobs for reading (Varifocals are going to cost me £150+). No longer commuting by train so don't read books so much

Anyone else done this?

 

[Drago]

Yep, I succumbed to this last year aged 47.

 

[welsh dragon]

I have some and they are quite good. As they are so cheap, you won't be bothered if you lose them or break them, and some of them are really nice.

 

[Dayvo]

Yep, I was 52 when reading glasses were required. I use Poundland specials 1.5.

Hold on to your memory: it'll make a break for it when you're least expecting it.

And not to mention planning your day around access to toilets/bushes/bus stops etc.

 

[Levo-Lon]

I have Bi focal as i found the vari annoying..
With your very mild scrip id just get the off the shelf set..
Spend the big money when you have too.

 

[Yellow Fang]

I recently bought some +1.00 specs from WH Smith. Now I can do my bedtime reading without a torch.

 

[PaulB]

I got quite excited when my wife said that last night but she must have forgotten or something because it never happened.

 

[Saluki]

I have had reading glasses for 8 years now. Most depressing. I have seeing specs sometimes but am fine without them, I tend to watch tv in them and that is just about it.
I tried the supermarket ones but the give me headaches.
Due an eye test so your thread has been a reminder. Thank you.

 

[vickster]

I have had reading glasses for 8 years now. Most depressing. I have seeing specs sometimes but am fine without them, I tend to watch tv in them and that is just about it.
I tried the supermarket ones but the give me headaches.
Due an eye test so your thread has been a reminder. Thank you.

Free tests at Tesco

 

[oldwheels]

Free tests in Scotland anyway!

 

[Saluki]

Free tests at Tesco

Thank you. I will see where the nearest Tesco with an outlet

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Free tests in Scotland anyway!

Shhh! They'll start claiming we're taking their money and spending it with gay abandon...

 

[vickster]

Free tests in Scotland anyway!

Tesco is 5 minutes away. Scotland isn't

 

[Lee_M]

i have varifocals (+1.5 plus additional 1.5 for reading). they take some getting used to and they arent cheap but I find without the distance prescription I am not comfortable driving.

Generally I try and use varifocal daily contacts as they are better for me as I tend to break my glasses regularly

 

[DCLane]

I'm guessing I now need them but given I bought new glasses last year at a cost of £350 it'll have to wait.