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benjymous said: I've often wondered why Americans call them "Eye Doctors"? Over here they're "Opticians" (Do you have Surgeons and Pediatricians or Cutty-open Doctors and Kiddy Doctors?) Not to be a smart-arse, but they are actually optometrists over here, but are often (incorrectly) called opticians. I live with one and this erroneous method of address is one of her (many) pet hates. She informs me that Americans call them eye doctors because they are actually doctors who specialise in eyes!
TomChantler wrote:
She informs me that Americans call them eye doctors because they are actually doctors who specialise in eyes!
benjymous was making the point that "eye doctor" is a dumbed-down expression. Why use that when there is a perfectly usable word in "ophthalmologist"?
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I went and had my eyes checked, she said "do you use a screen for work?", I said I've been staring at a screen for 8 hours a day for the last 20+ years, she nearly threw me out! She basically said there was nothing she could do for me, have a nice day. :(
Go see someone who knows their job!
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code-frog wrote:
So I went to the eye doctor
I've often wondered why Americans call them "Eye Doctors"? Over here they're "Opticians" (Do you have Surgeons and Pediatricians or Cutty-open Doctors and Kiddy Doctors?)
-- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit! Buzzwords!
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Uggh!!! I have 20/20 vision but since I work at a computer for 12 to 16 hours a day I have glasses that I use to help that. For about 5 years I've worn them and I'm always exhausted, don't rest terribly well and my eyes kind of hurt. I just figured it was the long hours. So I went to the eye doctor today (a new one) and he said, "Gosh, no wonder your eyes hurt and I bet you don't sleep well." He went on to totally change things and got me hooked up with reading glasses more or less. He said, only wear them when working and don't wear anything (for my vision, he still wants me clothed) when you are not working. Well it's a huge change from what I had that I wore all the time. For most of the day I felt fantastic and had lots of energy but now my eyes are aching and my head hurts. He said this would be normal and might last up to a week. That stinks but I think I'm going to love it once I adjust... So if you are tired and your eyes hurt don't blame your work. Go see a good eye doctor and let them give you some help. It just might pay off. I totally can tell even as I type this (head and eyes hurting) that my eyes are way more relaxed and it just feels right.:cool: What do you know a post that isn't trolling, flaming or political. If you are interested in something like that keep with the trend. If you are a troll or a flamer please get a life and go somewhere else.
I've also found that the right level of soft lighting and switching from CRTs to LCD panels helped my eyes a lot.
Using the GridView is like trying to explain to someone else how to move a third person's hands in order to tie your shoelaces for you. -Chris Maunder
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code-frog wrote:
So I went to the eye doctor
I've often wondered why Americans call them "Eye Doctors"? Over here they're "Opticians" (Do you have Surgeons and Pediatricians or Cutty-open Doctors and Kiddy Doctors?)
-- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit! Buzzwords!
Because having 300 million people of which 1/2 are below average. They must simplify things so that all can understand. I'm just joking, or am I?
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benjymous wrote:
I've often wondered why Americans call them "Eye Doctors"?
The worst one of those I've heard is "seeing-eye dog" for "guide dog". X|
Steve_Harris wrote:
The worst one of those I've heard is "seeing-eye dog" for "guide dog"
Since my sister has a Seeing Eye guide dog, I'll point you to http://www.seeingeye.org/[^] It's like using a xerox machine to make a copy of something, only the brand is not Xerox. --G
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TomChantler wrote:
She informs me that Americans call them eye doctors because they are actually doctors who specialise in eyes!
benjymous was making the point that "eye doctor" is a dumbed-down expression. Why use that when there is a perfectly usable word in "ophthalmologist"?
Because most "eye doctors" in the U.S. are optometrists, not opthalmologists. An optometrist can prescribe corrective lenses and that's about it. Usually they are licensed only for treating surface conditions of the eye. An opthalmologist treats diseases of the eye, and is a full M.D. Opthalmologists are usually surgeons, and treat all eye-related conditions, external and internal. See this[^] article for more information.
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20/20!? Lucky... I've been wearing glasses/contacts since before I can remember. I recently switched eye-doctors and I was very surprised that contacts should feel comfortable and not feel like I was wearing a piece of sand paper in each eye. Apparently, some contacts have pretty hard edges, which feel like sand in the eye. Needless to say, my new doc hooked me up with some soft lenses which I can't feel at all, and I sometimes forget I'm even wearing them. Moral of the story (for me): shop around, and tell your doctor exactly how your eye's feel.
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Some of us aren't as lucky though. I tried extended wear contacts, ones you can supposedly keep in for weeks at a time, and found myself waking up at 3:00AM each morning with my eyes a knot of pain. So, if one had Lazik would it still help to have reading glasses? Lilith
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code-frog wrote:
got me hooked up with reading glasses more or less. He said, only wear them when working
What are 'reading glasses' compared to 'normal' glasses? :confused: :~
Reading glasses typically don't have a prescription, can be purchased at the local pharmacy and are quite a bit cheaper. My wife wears contacts, but needs more help up close. There are Bi-focal contacts, but they are very expensive. So she bought some reading glasses on her Opthamologists suggestion. I guess I should give them a try. I assumed the headaches and eye strain were a result of stress, as did my Opthamologist. I also have 20/20 vision. Of course my wife would tell you I am functionally blind. I'm the guy that walks into our front room and sits down, then my wife asks what I think of the new chair. I reply what new chair looking around the room. She answers the one you are sitting in :). Still it is nice not having to find my glasses. :laugh:
Tanks for your support
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I've also found that the right level of soft lighting and switching from CRTs to LCD panels helped my eyes a lot.
Using the GridView is like trying to explain to someone else how to move a third person's hands in order to tie your shoelaces for you. -Chris Maunder
I recall reading (sorry I don't recall were) that office lights are about 3 times as bright as a typical computer display. This causes a great deal of stress on your eyes, constantly having to adjust. My solution is that I don't turn on the lights. Of course I have an office with windows so I can do this. When I used to work in cube-ville I would turn the florescent bulbs over my desk so they would not light up. One place I worked this spread over a whole section of the office, so we agreed that we would put the bulbs back and just not turn on the lights.
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Steve_Harris wrote:
The worst one of those I've heard is "seeing-eye dog" for "guide dog"
Since my sister has a Seeing Eye guide dog, I'll point you to http://www.seeingeye.org/[^] It's like using a xerox machine to make a copy of something, only the brand is not Xerox. --G
:confused: I use a photocopier to copy things, not a xerox machine. ;-)
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Some of us aren't as lucky though. I tried extended wear contacts, ones you can supposedly keep in for weeks at a time, and found myself waking up at 3:00AM each morning with my eyes a knot of pain. So, if one had Lazik would it still help to have reading glasses? Lilith
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code-frog wrote:
got me hooked up with reading glasses more or less. He said, only wear them when working
What are 'reading glasses' compared to 'normal' glasses? :confused: :~
Reading glasses help with close-up vision if you are (a) slightly farsighted or (b) over 40-ish and have difficulty adjusting your focus to close-up. They are not needed all the time, only with the extreme closeness of reading. Longer arms may help as well. You may still need reading glasses after Lasik - see (b) above.
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:confused: I use a photocopier to copy things, not a xerox machine. ;-)
As do I, along with using a tissue (vs. Kleenex), drinking a soda (vs. a Coke), etc. All I was trying to say, in the case of the guide dogs (vs. Seeing Eye dogs), is it is simply a case of the brand name being substituted for the generic. --G
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Uggh!!! I have 20/20 vision but since I work at a computer for 12 to 16 hours a day I have glasses that I use to help that. For about 5 years I've worn them and I'm always exhausted, don't rest terribly well and my eyes kind of hurt. I just figured it was the long hours. So I went to the eye doctor today (a new one) and he said, "Gosh, no wonder your eyes hurt and I bet you don't sleep well." He went on to totally change things and got me hooked up with reading glasses more or less. He said, only wear them when working and don't wear anything (for my vision, he still wants me clothed) when you are not working. Well it's a huge change from what I had that I wore all the time. For most of the day I felt fantastic and had lots of energy but now my eyes are aching and my head hurts. He said this would be normal and might last up to a week. That stinks but I think I'm going to love it once I adjust... So if you are tired and your eyes hurt don't blame your work. Go see a good eye doctor and let them give you some help. It just might pay off. I totally can tell even as I type this (head and eyes hurting) that my eyes are way more relaxed and it just feels right.:cool: What do you know a post that isn't trolling, flaming or political. If you are interested in something like that keep with the trend. If you are a troll or a flamer please get a life and go somewhere else.
I used to were my usual myopia glasses whenever y worked on the computer. Unfortunately they broke, and I haven't have them repaired yet. Now I use my good old sunglasses to work in the computer. They get the job done, my eyes don't get hurt and I look cool while I'm working :cool:
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Uggh!!! I have 20/20 vision but since I work at a computer for 12 to 16 hours a day I have glasses that I use to help that. For about 5 years I've worn them and I'm always exhausted, don't rest terribly well and my eyes kind of hurt. I just figured it was the long hours. So I went to the eye doctor today (a new one) and he said, "Gosh, no wonder your eyes hurt and I bet you don't sleep well." He went on to totally change things and got me hooked up with reading glasses more or less. He said, only wear them when working and don't wear anything (for my vision, he still wants me clothed) when you are not working. Well it's a huge change from what I had that I wore all the time. For most of the day I felt fantastic and had lots of energy but now my eyes are aching and my head hurts. He said this would be normal and might last up to a week. That stinks but I think I'm going to love it once I adjust... So if you are tired and your eyes hurt don't blame your work. Go see a good eye doctor and let them give you some help. It just might pay off. I totally can tell even as I type this (head and eyes hurting) that my eyes are way more relaxed and it just feels right.:cool: What do you know a post that isn't trolling, flaming or political. If you are interested in something like that keep with the trend. If you are a troll or a flamer please get a life and go somewhere else.
My Microsoft M03-00045 Wireless Intellimouse Explorer came with Intellipoint 5.2 software. The 5.5 version is a free download - necessary to get that little extra left-thumb button to trigger the INSTANT MAGNIFIER. This magnifier must use deep technology because it comes up INSTANTLY, I find myself using it all the time. Probably today you would buy a later model - just make sure it has that extra thumb-button above the intersection of the edge of the left-button and the body.
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Uggh!!! I have 20/20 vision but since I work at a computer for 12 to 16 hours a day I have glasses that I use to help that. For about 5 years I've worn them and I'm always exhausted, don't rest terribly well and my eyes kind of hurt. I just figured it was the long hours. So I went to the eye doctor today (a new one) and he said, "Gosh, no wonder your eyes hurt and I bet you don't sleep well." He went on to totally change things and got me hooked up with reading glasses more or less. He said, only wear them when working and don't wear anything (for my vision, he still wants me clothed) when you are not working. Well it's a huge change from what I had that I wore all the time. For most of the day I felt fantastic and had lots of energy but now my eyes are aching and my head hurts. He said this would be normal and might last up to a week. That stinks but I think I'm going to love it once I adjust... So if you are tired and your eyes hurt don't blame your work. Go see a good eye doctor and let them give you some help. It just might pay off. I totally can tell even as I type this (head and eyes hurting) that my eyes are way more relaxed and it just feels right.:cool: What do you know a post that isn't trolling, flaming or political. If you are interested in something like that keep with the trend. If you are a troll or a flamer please get a life and go somewhere else.
None of you old enough to require bifocals? I find progressive perscription lenses are great; no line across the lens. If you look down thru your glasses (as in reading) they focus close up, and if you look straight out they are focused on distance. The only problem is if you are looking in short-medium distance (as at a computer screen) your eyes still have to strain, hence headaches after a long day. The solution? A number of years ago my optomitrist gave me a perscription for "computer glasses", a special pair of glasses I use just for working on the computer. Another tip; finding a good opthemologist (MD) or optomitrist (not an MD) can make a big difference. Ask around. And if you have a hard time adjusting to the perscription after a few days, take it back. You don't want something that is close enough that cheaper outfits may pull out of a drawer. Also, carrot juice helps keep those old eyeball lenses elastic besides helping your night vision.
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code-frog wrote:
Go see a good eye doctor and let them give you some help.
Only problem with that is, how do you know they're a good doctor before you pay money to see them?
Jeremy Falcon A multithreaded, OpenGL-enabled application.[^]
I not saying that this is true in all situations, but an Optometrist to a larger degree is there to sell you glasses. On the other hand, an optomogolist is usually there to find the underlying problem with you eyes. So they are usually likely to diagnose problems that may be causing your blindness (remember that diabeties does cause vision problems). I also took a stab and went to see one, and the optomogolist found problems that after years of changing prescriptions for various glasses and contacts was corrected via believe or not a simple change of diet. LGM
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Uggh!!! I have 20/20 vision but since I work at a computer for 12 to 16 hours a day I have glasses that I use to help that. For about 5 years I've worn them and I'm always exhausted, don't rest terribly well and my eyes kind of hurt. I just figured it was the long hours. So I went to the eye doctor today (a new one) and he said, "Gosh, no wonder your eyes hurt and I bet you don't sleep well." He went on to totally change things and got me hooked up with reading glasses more or less. He said, only wear them when working and don't wear anything (for my vision, he still wants me clothed) when you are not working. Well it's a huge change from what I had that I wore all the time. For most of the day I felt fantastic and had lots of energy but now my eyes are aching and my head hurts. He said this would be normal and might last up to a week. That stinks but I think I'm going to love it once I adjust... So if you are tired and your eyes hurt don't blame your work. Go see a good eye doctor and let them give you some help. It just might pay off. I totally can tell even as I type this (head and eyes hurting) that my eyes are way more relaxed and it just feels right.:cool: What do you know a post that isn't trolling, flaming or political. If you are interested in something like that keep with the trend. If you are a troll or a flamer please get a life and go somewhere else.
I found out from my optometrist that when you get into the "zone," you sometimes forget to blink. "Forget to blink," you say...that's hogwash!...well it happens. She suggested that I look away every 20min at an object that's at least 20 ft away. Also try some natual tears. They sell them at your local drug store. Cheers! Curtis
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As do I, along with using a tissue (vs. Kleenex), drinking a soda (vs. a Coke), etc. All I was trying to say, in the case of the guide dogs (vs. Seeing Eye dogs), is it is simply a case of the brand name being substituted for the generic. --G
Ah, gotcha.
