The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

I should book an appointment with specsavers as well I think. I wear reading glasses but I should have it done just in case. We shall see.

My eyesight has got a fair bit worse over the last ten years. I can’t read without them and I use distance for telly watching and driving. Might try the varifocals again next time. I didn’t like them last time I tried and they swapped them for a pair of reading and pair for distance but it’s a pain swapping back and forward. Maybe if I persevere longer I would get used to them. Most folk that use them say they are great and wouldn’t go back to having to use two pairs.

 

[Dave7]

My eyesight has got a fair bit worse over the last ten years. I can’t read without them and I use distance for telly watching and driving. Might try the varifocals again next time. I didn’t like them last time I tried and they swapped them for a pair of reading and pair for distance but it’s a pain swapping back and forward. Maybe if I persevere longer I would get used to them. Most folk that use them say they are great and wouldn’t go back to having to use two pairs.

I am one of those that am very happy with varifocals.
I know I need new specs as my sight has deteriated in recent years. Problem is there is NO parking anywhere near Specsavers (even with a blue badge).
I am debating getting a home visit test.

 

[numbnuts]

I have varifocals from specsavers, I have the "elite lens" bit more expensive, but you get varifocal up and down, but also side to side so every thing is in focus when you turn your head.

 

[gavroche]

I use £1.99 reading glasses and they seem to work well but my long vision needs seeing to really although still safe for driving.

 

[Dave7]

I have varifocals from specsavers, I have the "elite lens" bit more expensive, but you get varifocal up and down, but also side to side so every thing is in focus when you turn your head.

Never heard of that one.
To me the extra cost is easily justified** as I wear them all day every day.
** Sue couldn't get used to them and (like Mo) went back to 2 pairs......... she would then constantly be losing one pair or the other.

 

[Dave7]

Anyway....... I managed to get the blue bin out. Still hobbling but the pain is easing off after taking 600 mg of Nurofen.

 

[Paulus]

I have varifocals from specsavers, I have the "elite lens" bit more expensive, but you get varifocal up and down, but also side to side so every thing is in focus when you turn your head.

I have had varifocal lenses for many years now. It took me a couple of days to get used to them, but I wouldn't go for two sets of separate specs.

 

[screenman]

Check up done, no dental work needed, off to play with some dents now. Gym and swim this evening, enjoy your day.

 

[numbnuts]

I got my licence unrevoked

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

B****y H*** it was chilly this morning

put the heating on as soon as I got downstairs

in other news I had cramp - or that is what I am calling it - in my sleep last night
I remembered the pain when it woke me up which is not normal so I think it was real
nodded off again after a while only to wake up about 7:45 with it again
This time I had to get up to stand on the leg to force some stretch into the muscle and move around a bit

too late to go back to bed so I got up and walked around a bit (including to the central heating control - see above)

not exactly sure it is cramp as I am not the sort that has had it often


just not sure what else it could be - very muscle based and only happens when I have my legs level with my body - like in bed or sitting on the couch with the leg-rest up.

hmm

anyway - walk to the pharmacy soon to get prescriptions - would normally use the bike but I think the leg exercise might be better

 

[SpokeyDokey]

I should book an appointment with specsavers as well I think. I wear reading glasses but I should have it done just in case. We shall see.

The extra £10 eye heath check examination thingy is brilliant too. Definitely worth having done for piece of mind.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

I am one of those that am very happy with varifocals.
I know I need new specs as my sight has deteriated in recent years. Problem is there is NO parking anywhere near Specsavers (even with a blue badge).
I am debating getting a home visit test.

Try another opticians??

OK - mught be more expensive for the glasses - but you can always get the prescription in writing and get them from somewhere else

 

[Dave7]

Try another opticians??

OK - mught be more expensive for the glasses - but you can always get the prescription in writing and get them from somewhere else

I have done that but for some reason was just not comfortable with them.
Google tells me the Asda opticians get good reviews.

 

[welsh dragon]

My new Dyson looking likey battery has arrived and has been installed by Mr WD. Twice as much power as the original one. Cost £26. I was looking at new cordless Dyson, one cost £800 . Bloody hell.

 

[Dave7]

I got my licence unrevoked
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Right.
How do you feel about picking me up on Monday, to take me shopping