Comments on: Adventures in sight preservation

By: Denise

Denise — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:39:35 +0000

WG: guess it's 'imbroglio' too

By: suze

suze — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:31:01 +0000

wordy gurdy gurdy word: imbroglio

also, you should be able to get glasses with your current prescription if he hasn't changed it. He shouldn't be telling you not to get new glasses if you want new glasses. I'd go back and get him to write me the prescription. Who is he to determine if you need funky new frames or not?!?! that's not his job. I'm fully indignant for you…..

By: Rich

Rich — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:58:28 +0000

As a fellow near-blindness sufferer…I can attest to the rigorous examinations, drops (yuck!), flickering lights, etc. As I am 'cheap'…this usually happens in the back of a Hakim Optical or Lens Crafters so I don't have to wait in any waiting room.

During my last appointment I was told my prescription was too strong (for the last 4 years). The lady (Optomitrist??) downgraded my prescription even though I completed the vision tests because, paraphrasing: 'the effects of the drops hasn't worn off and your vision is still a little blurry. I will give you a new prescription that is not as strong'.

Hogwash! I've kept my old prescription for my contact lenses and see perfectly clearly, thank you. When I wear my glasses at home I have to squint. I want my money back :(

"I can see clearly now the [drops] are gone…I can see all obstacles in my way…etc."

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:34:00 +0000

imbroglio for sure!

Is it possible for you to get a new pair of glasses in your current prescription or do you think that it will change enough in the near future that you wouldn't get any wear out of new ones?

A guy at work just got very cool new glasses. I should find out the website so you can have a look.