When I had an anti-glare coating, I found that it scratched super easy, so within a couple months, my glasses looked like they were badly scratched and dirty all the freakin' time.
When I had an anti-glare coating, I found that it scratched super easy, so within a couple months, my glasses looked like they were badly scratched and dirty all the freakin' time.
'Twas a cutlass swipe or an ounce of lead
Or a yawing hole in a battered head
And the scuppers clogged with rotting red
And there they lay I damn me eyes
All lookouts clapped on Paradise
All souls bound just contrarywise, yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!
'Twas a cutlass swipe or an ounce of lead
Or a yawing hole in a battered head
And the scuppers clogged with rotting red
And there they lay I damn me eyes
All lookouts clapped on Paradise
All souls bound just contrarywise, yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!
I wear two different glasses, my old ones while im home I could care less if they get dirty since I clean it with my shirt, and my expensive pair which i wear when I go out and use the special cleaning cloth if it were to get dirty.
'Twas a cutlass swipe or an ounce of lead
Or a yawing hole in a battered head
And the scuppers clogged with rotting red
And there they lay I damn me eyes
All lookouts clapped on Paradise
All souls bound just contrarywise, yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!
'Twas a cutlass swipe or an ounce of lead
Or a yawing hole in a battered head
And the scuppers clogged with rotting red
And there they lay I damn me eyes
All lookouts clapped on Paradise
All souls bound just contrarywise, yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!
It's also expensive if you have to pay out of pocket, you have to have thick enough corneas, your eyesight has to be relatively stable, and you can't have certain medical conditions that might impede healing. Permanent side effects are very rare, but can also be of extra concern for some people in particular circumstances who may be at higher risk.
By all means, if surgery is feasible and one wants it - go for it. But "get laser correction" is not really an appropriate response to anyone who has issues with glasses or contacts, as it might not be an option for them.
The protective film as worn off and you need new glasses. Mine never used to get dirty now they are dirty .4 seconds after I'm done washing them. One day I'll stop being so lazy and get a new pair but for now I spend most of my day looking through smudged lenses .
Hi Sephurik
Lasik costs 2500-3000€ for the reliable ones, maybe around 2000€ for the cheaper ones, here in Finland. New glasses cost around 200-250€ I guess with decent rims and all the bling. A set of glasses should by all logic last you at least a few years (my last ones lasted 15), so that's still three, four decades worth of glasses in the price of the surgery.
Also, having the surgery doesn't mean your eyesight won't go bad again at the same rate as it's been going thus far.
So yeah, add up all the risks, however small, with that kind of a price tag, and weigh in the actual need to be glass-free... I'll stick to my rims, thanks.
Last edited by mmoc3ff0cc8be0; 2012-12-13 at 09:03 PM.
I was able to get 0% financing for 2 years. At $2000 for the procedure, that's $83/month, and it lasts as long as your eyes don't change naturally. Meanwhile I have better vision than I ever did with glasses and it'll probably last me a good 10-15 years before I have to have the procedure done again.
And yes, you're right that it's not a good option for everyone, but there's nothing wrong with recommending that people look into it, especially if they're complaining of being annoyed with glasses maintenance.
'Twas a cutlass swipe or an ounce of lead
Or a yawing hole in a battered head
And the scuppers clogged with rotting red
And there they lay I damn me eyes
All lookouts clapped on Paradise
All souls bound just contrarywise, yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!
Try these. A pack of 200 hundred of them has lasted me 2 years and was just a couple bucks. Perfectly wipes away all residue and oil after a second or 2 of rubbing.
Nothing works, especially anything bought from the optician. But to me using contact lenses is worse. So, I have to deal with cleaning my glasses constantly instead.
One day I will get surgery if it's an option for me, haven't used glasses that long. Started when I was 16 so it's only been 9 years. Still it annoys me oh so much... :O
Well considering that Opticians are usually the expert in this case, I would have to respectfully disagree with you. While a lot of Opticians work for large big box retailers and are required by their job codes to follow a specific criteria for sales, most states require some sort of certification now, either American Board of Optician certification or LDO (license dispensing Optician). Some may sell you things you dont need but they do not speak for all who work in the optical Industry. As far as nothing working, seems like the error is not with the product as much as it is with the person. It is a matter of perspective as far as CL's are concerned, There are CL's our there that are very comfortable. The only thing that makes CL's worse is over use and not cleaning them on a daily basis.