My Midlife Eyes
I’m about ready to do some more shopping, and I mean in a large way. I may have mentioned that we have a small tv set, about 20 inches. It’s the old fashioned kind, the thick ones, I forget what they are called. It’s maybe 5 years old??? That set has been fine by me until now, because I am just not enamored of the tv most nights. Lately though, I’ve been curious about who makes the best lcd tvs, because *cough* I can’t see the tv so well *cough*.
I’ve been having some visual issues lately. I can still see, mind you, I just need a bit more light to do it. It’s led to some funny moments, such as this one: I asked dh to put a second light in the bathroom the other night, and he reminded me that when we moved in, I told him two lights there was too much, and to take one out. I just looked at him. And finally I told him my 40 year old eyes were not to be held responsible for anything my 35 year old mouth had said. And then I remembered how I thought my FIL was crazy for fussing at me about 10 years ago for reading in front of a window in mid-afternoon without turning the lamp on. It was too dark for him to read, therefore, it must be too dark for me. Umm, then: no; now: yes. And, I’m pretty sure they don’t make glasses for this, ya’ll, though I suppose I could start wearing a miner’s light. What a great fashion look that would be, eh?
LOL. I’m sitting here with my laptop in front of me, and every so often I try glancing at the news on TV across the room. I don’t know why I bother: short of squinting until my eyes are almost closed I can’t make out much on the screen.
Thing is, I wear contacts. Must be time for some new ones, ya think?
You’d be surprised. Once upon a time I only needed glass for reading, but only if I was reading a LOT. Then I went for an eye exam. Geez.. I was nearly blind (ok, thats an overstatement) I wouldn’t dream of driving or reading, watching tv or knitting without them. I have noticed lately that I have a really hard time switching between tv and knitting. After knitting for a while I have to really squint to see the tv (or the computer) And I’m due for a re-exam anyway.. its been two years since I got my last set of glasses and contacts.
maybe we should both go, eh?
Hmm, I don’t wear mine at all anymore
Yep, 40. Do you notice in the grocery store, you have to move back to scan and read the boxes, or pull back the menus a little to focus? I notice the small changes too. I have glasses for eye strain, but they sure are coming in handy a little more than they used to.
Yeah, I have trouble with smaller print now, and have to “adjust” it.