Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/07/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks for the kind words. Like you, I can get around in the house with no glasses, which was my ophthalmologist's intent when he selected my lens implants. I have a pair of drug store +2.0 readers which are useful at the computer, but I might pick up some 2.5s to experiment with. Every little bit helps. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA On 7/22/2017 5:13 PM, Peter Klein wrote: > Tina: For years, I've used computer glasses that are classic bifocals, > with prescriptions for arms-length (computer and music stand) on top, > and reading on the bottom. They make life much easier, as sometimes I > need to read something on paper while at the computer, or move close > to see some detail on the screen. I also use +2.5 readers from the > drug store, and my regular distance/reading bifocals. And much of the > time in the house, no glasses at all. > > So I've got 3 pairs of glasses I use regularly, plus nothing. Some > Internet Wag of Infinite Wisdom posted that you know you're a "senior" > when the thing you say the most is, "Where the hell are my glasses?" > I try to always leave mine in the same place to avoid that. I have > varying degrees of success. I've even "lost" them after hanging them > on the "V" formed by my open shirt collar. > > I have an eye exam on Wednesday, and like Jim, I think I may need a > stronger prescription for the computer. We'll see. Good luck to both > of us! > > Jim: That 90 looks like it was made for your flutterbyes. A short > tele that focuses reasonably close is often better than a 50mm for > close-ups. You get the same magnifications, but you can be a bit > farther back, so you don't cast a shadow on the subject--or scare it > away. :-) > > --Peter > > > The last time I got glasses, he gave me a special prescription for the > > computer, based on the working distance. I still have to take my > glasses off > > to use the computer, read, or eat, so I'm always leaving glasses all > over > > the house! Can't see distances without them, though! > > > > Tina > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >