As many of you know, I was diagnosed with glaucoma at age 26. It is currently being managed with daily medications and quarterly doctor visits. Fortunately, my treatment has been successful, and I have maintained 20/20 vision. My doctor says that I will eventually need glasses, but not necessarily due to the glaucoma. Apparently eyesight is one of the first things to go when your body starts falling apart.
Though I may look like a spring chicken, I’ll be 36 in June! I figure there’s no better time than the present to start preparing for the inevitable, so I’ve been looking into my options. I just made a Great Discovery: Zenni Optical. They offer a huge selection of stylish frames with Single Vision, Bi-Focal, and Progressive Bi-Focal lenses. The Zenni Optical $8 Rx Glasses caught my eye. In fact, I’ve already picked out a pair. They go rather well with my blog, don’t ya think?
Given the impending loss of my youthful features, I also looked into a few other options - boob jobs, tummy tucks, hair coloring. But the Best Thing Found: Zenni Optical!
February 11th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Well that sucks. I have 20/600 vision but I wear contacts.
I wish I had worn contacts in high school though so I wouldn’t have looked like such a fugly looking nerd. Damned glasses ruined my life!
Uhhh, which is not to say that glasses wouldn’t look great on you… I think I’ll shut up now.
February 11th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Lincoln - You’re a wise man!
February 11th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Actually, sometimes your eyes can improve as you get older, depending on their condition. I’ve actually improved on my near-sightedness since I turned 40.
But, please, stay away from the Botox. People willingly injecting themselves with harmful bacteria scare me.
February 11th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Those glasses look funky! And just because your eyesight changes doesn’t mean you will look any older.
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February 11th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Lincoln… I feel your pain. Literally. I think I have 20/60000 vision. True coke bottle glasses. Had ‘em since 1st grade actually and thankfully got contact lenses in high school.
And I also agree that glasses would look great on Tish. Especially those purple ones. Heck, I demand some photos with glasses, T! Bring ‘em on!
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February 12th, 2008 at 7:53 am
I hope you have your eye sight for years and years, I hope more than that, That your health keeps you with us as our friend and Blogger for more years. I love and think of YOU often friend…
Judy
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February 12th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Andrew: LOL, fortunaely for women the right kind of glasses can make them oh so hottie.
February 14th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
Well I started falling to pieces at the age of 12 then!
Besides as Lincoln makes the points, girls in glasses are sexy too!
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February 23rd, 2008 at 5:44 pm
I was just looking at their site to get hubby some prescrip sunglasses, can’t beat their prices.
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