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...That's the zoom level of my code window now. It really sucks getting old.
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
My least favorite part of middle age is carrying my reading glasses everywhere. I can't wear bifocals, as they trigger migraines. My most favorite part of middle age is that I don't care any more what people think when I run with my shirt off.
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...That's the zoom level of my code window now. It really sucks getting old.
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
It's 125% Windows-wide for me :(
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Kevin Marois wrote:
I had Lasik done 10 years ago. Probably need to get it doe again.
I didn't realize it could be done more than once. I think I'd rather have the lens implants[^].
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me
Ya I looked into it when I got my driving glasses. before I had it done, I had coke bottles for glasses and couldn't see 2". Now I can see a wart on a fly's ass 5 miles away. But over time your eyes degrade, so I think it's time for a new treatment. Or maybe I should just lay off the vodka while I'm coding...
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
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...That's the zoom level of my code window now. It really sucks getting old.
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
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Already have two 24: monitors, not that the size of the monitor matters.
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
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Ya I looked into it when I got my driving glasses. before I had it done, I had coke bottles for glasses and couldn't see 2". Now I can see a wart on a fly's ass 5 miles away. But over time your eyes degrade, so I think it's time for a new treatment. Or maybe I should just lay off the vodka while I'm coding...
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
Or lay off the coding while enjoying a vodka. :) /ravi
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Actually, I normally don't wear glasses except at night when I drive. But it's morning, and lately in the morning its hard to see the code. I had Lasik done 10 years ago. Probably need to get it doe again.
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
Kevin Marois wrote:
But it's morning, and lately in the morning its hard to see the code
You have to want to see the code, before you can see the code. :)
Common sense is admitting there is cause and effect and that you can exert some control over what you understand.
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...That's the zoom level of my code window now. It really sucks getting old.
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
Kevin Marois wrote:
...That's the zoom level of my code window now. It really sucks getting old.
You sure the letters ain't getting smaller? My old Amiga used a 12pt font, but it was HUGE thanks to the resolution. Now on 1280x1024, 8pt font. ..because I need to see as much code on screen at once as possible :)
Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
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...That's the zoom level of my code window now. It really sucks getting old.
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
Are you sure it's not because you've increased your monitor resolution? Often, the obvious is only obvious after someone has stated the obvious. Wallace, 1984 (obviously)
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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Ya I looked into it when I got my driving glasses. before I had it done, I had coke bottles for glasses and couldn't see 2". Now I can see a wart on a fly's ass 5 miles away. But over time your eyes degrade, so I think it's time for a new treatment. Or maybe I should just lay off the vodka while I'm coding...
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
Kevin Marois wrote:
But over time your eyes degrade, so I think it's time for a new treatment.
I think you will find that the lenses of your eyes are hardening with age. Your distance vision is unaffected but your closer reading is becoming difficult. You will need reading glasses, further eye surgery will offer no benefits.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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Are you sure it's not because you've increased your monitor resolution? Often, the obvious is only obvious after someone has stated the obvious. Wallace, 1984 (obviously)
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
Multiple monitors rule. Get a humongous monitor for coding, at least 24", and use it in portrait mode. Then another 2 in landscape mode, one for docs/specs, the other for email and the other distractions you can't get rid of. Age isn't the problem, the lack of screen real estate is....
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Actually, I normally don't wear glasses except at night when I drive. But it's morning, and lately in the morning its hard to see the code. I had Lasik done 10 years ago. Probably need to get it doe again.
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
Kevin Marois wrote:
in the morning its hard to see the code
I've found two coffee and not starting before 9:30 helps :cool: Seriously, at the age of 45-50 your eyes lose the ability to adapt to different distances, and no amount of Lasik can change that. Unfortunately implanted lenses don't have that ability either. The best you can hope for is good sight at long distance, with only the need for some cheap standard reading glasses for short distance. Having said that, reading glasses that give you perfect sight at reading distance are still not optimal for reading computer screens. Therefore make sure you get some specifically optimized for computer screen distance. Just try out glasses of different strengths at your local optician. Maybe he has a computer that you can use to test them at your normal working distance, that would be ideal. If not, maybe you can a bring a Laptop or similar of your own.
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Kevin Marois wrote:
But it's morning, and lately in the morning its hard to see the code
You have to want to see the code, before you can see the code. :)
Common sense is admitting there is cause and effect and that you can exert some control over what you understand.
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...That's the zoom level of my code window now. It really sucks getting old.
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
Prescription computer glasses are the answer. Reading glasses are designed for 18-24" where you hold a book. Computer glasses are customized to your monitor distance (mine is 32"). Luckily there are several optometrists around Austin that know the difference (some don't ...I learned the hard way). I use 80%. Productivity is directly proportional to the number of windows viewable at one time. stevev
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...That's the zoom level of my code window now. It really sucks getting old.
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
:cool:I have taken a different approach. I bought a 40" monitor on sale and use it. My right eye is not quite ready for cataract surgery. My left is 20-20, go figure! Everyone that has seen my setup thiks it is vert OK.
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Already have two 24: monitors, not that the size of the monitor matters.
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
Try a 42 inch 1080p, works for me
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...That's the zoom level of my code window now. It really sucks getting old.
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
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Prescription computer glasses are the answer. Reading glasses are designed for 18-24" where you hold a book. Computer glasses are customized to your monitor distance (mine is 32"). Luckily there are several optometrists around Austin that know the difference (some don't ...I learned the hard way). I use 80%. Productivity is directly proportional to the number of windows viewable at one time. stevev
Here's how to do it: Sit in front of your monitor and run a tape measure from your face to the screen. Go to the optometrist as say you want spectacles for that distance. They will do it, no problem. If you don't say, they assume a normal book-reading distance.
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Kevin Marois wrote:
I had Lasik done 10 years ago. Probably need to get it doe again.
I didn't realize it could be done more than once. I think I'd rather have the lens implants[^].
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me
mark merrens wrote:
I didn't realize it could be done more than once. I think I'd rather have the lens implants[^].
Yes, Lasik can be done more than once. I think there are some older versions that can't, so do some research. As for the intraocular lenses.. wait until you actually need them done. Loosing all ability of your eyes to change focal distance sucks. Big time sucks. And your eyes still degrade fine focus afterwards anyway.
We can program with only 1's, but if all you've got are zeros, you've got nothing.
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...That's the zoom level of my code window now. It really sucks getting old.
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
Reading glasses should bring things back into focus. If they don't, go see an eye doctor and have your eyes checked. It could be something as simple as non-perscription ones won't do the job, or it could be something more serious (for me, it turned out to be early onset cataracts, but there's other more serious possibilities).
We can program with only 1's, but if all you've got are zeros, you've got nothing.