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  • R Rohit Sinha

    I don't use either glasses or contacts so you may want to ignore my post and move on to more worthwhile things. Go for what looks good on you. :cool:
    Regards,

    Rohit Sinha

    Character is like a tree, and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.
    - Abraham Lincoln

    The whole world steps aside for the man who knows where he is going.
    - Anonymous

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    David Wulff
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    Rohit Sinha wrote: Go for what looks good on you. Oh great, condemn me why don't you. :( ;)

    David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk "I'm waiting for Big Brother III" - JoeSox losing his credibility

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      Woo hoo! I found an old pair of prescription glasses I had when I was at school. Hardly fashion items, and they too broke and have long ago been fixed with the aid of a piece of bent coat hanger, but at least I can see again! They are ok for close up sight like using the computer, but walking around the house makes me dizzy they are so weak. - David, 75% happier than ten minutes ago. :| Ok, so to make this thread worthwhile for other people (;)) what should I do - get new glasses or go for contacts? I haven't had contacts before and am not sure how they work or feel (I heard they are like wearing a condom, but when I tried putting a condom in my eye to try it just stung). Can you offer any suggestions? :~

      David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk "I'm waiting for Big Brother III" - JoeSox losing his credibility

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      Shog9 0
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      LASIK? (i'd go with glasses, just 'cause they provide some protection for your eyes in addition to correcting your vision... but then again, i'm not the one having to wear the things, so whatever is more comfortable / convenient for you)

      shog nine

      Ever since i heard the voice i thought i had no choice...

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      • D David Wulff

        KaЯl wrote: h.a.s: 0.0.4 humour. anger. sincerity. They used to be those little rating bars in my sig, but they've gone textual now. They indicate my state of mind (or lack of) when I write each message. I.e. if I am taking the piss or making a joke, I'll use: 5.0.0 I.e. if I am pissed off at something I'll use 0.5.5 Combinations are allowed. I usually use a sincerity of 4 (out of 5) to allow for those odd little brain farts that slip into my messages from time to time. :-O

        David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk "I'm waiting for Big Brother III" - JoeSox losing his credibility

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        KaRl
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        David Wulff wrote: They used to be those little rating bars in my sig, but they've gone textual now Yep, I was used to the GUI, I didn't link it to the vi version. :-O

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          Woo hoo! I found an old pair of prescription glasses I had when I was at school. Hardly fashion items, and they too broke and have long ago been fixed with the aid of a piece of bent coat hanger, but at least I can see again! They are ok for close up sight like using the computer, but walking around the house makes me dizzy they are so weak. - David, 75% happier than ten minutes ago. :| Ok, so to make this thread worthwhile for other people (;)) what should I do - get new glasses or go for contacts? I haven't had contacts before and am not sure how they work or feel (I heard they are like wearing a condom, but when I tried putting a condom in my eye to try it just stung). Can you offer any suggestions? :~

          David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk "I'm waiting for Big Brother III" - JoeSox losing his credibility

          h.a.s: 0.0.4

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          David Wulff wrote: get new glasses or go for contacts? Both! It's damned if you do, damned if you don't. If I wear the contacts, it's great so long as I'm driving or just being out and about. But if I do, I can't read normal printed pages without adding a pair of reading specs. If I wear the glasses, I have the hassle of them getting in the way of things (it's nearly impossible to keep the things on if I'm doing anything while upside down), and I have to take them off to read anything or peer closely at something. David Wulff wrote: I tried putting a condom in my eye to try it just stung You're supposed to do that only with the ones that don't include a lubricant - the "raised studs" are probably a bad idea, also. It is ok for women not to like sports, so long as they nod in the right places and bring beers at the right times.
          Paul Watson, on Sports - 2/10/2003

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            “Who’s there? I heard you! Step out so I can see you!” I’m operating half blind now; I managed to break my only pair of glasses. One of the legs fell off and I couldn’t find the screw, and just now the damned lense popped out and stripped the other little screw holding that in (I applied a bit too much force it seems when I was taping the leg back on and stressed the frame too much. They have fallen apart! :(( Now I am a very short sighted person and I cannot clearly see this text I’m typing even if I lean as close as six inches without a lot of hard focusing - and I’ve lowered my desktop to 1024 x 768 too, the absolute minimum that I can still use Visual Studio at. I’m going to have to ring the local Specsavers in the morning and see if they can make me up a pair using my prescription records, or at the very least slot me in for a quick eye test ASAP. I can’t do anything without my glasses. :(( In a moment – don’t laugh – I’m gong to try sticky taping the lenses over the frames on my old sunglasses. I can remove the tinted lenses if I can find my screwdriver set (they aren’t prescription sadly). The frames are far too small for my lenses though, so I’m going to look like the token geeky kid at a computer fair for the next couple of days. :(( Why does this always happen at the most inconvenient of times?! :mad: :mad: :mad: [ edit ] And to top it all off, the real icing on the cake, I can't find my damned sunglasses! :(

            David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk "I'm waiting for Big Brother III" - JoeSox losing his credibility

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            Ray Cassick
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            David Wulff wrote: One of the legs fell off ... Aaaaaaa why does eevryone call them LEGS? They are called ARMS (temples for the geeky technical term). Anyway, coming from the large optical background, the use of wire or papper clips is highly recomended and works very well to replace a stripped screw until you can get tothe store to get a nut and bolt put on. Som eplaces will not retap the hole for fear of weakening the metal of the barrel.

            Paul Watson wrote: "At the end of the day it is what you produce that counts, not how many doctorates you have on the wall."
            George Carlin wrote: "Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things."

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            • D David Wulff

              Woo hoo! I found an old pair of prescription glasses I had when I was at school. Hardly fashion items, and they too broke and have long ago been fixed with the aid of a piece of bent coat hanger, but at least I can see again! They are ok for close up sight like using the computer, but walking around the house makes me dizzy they are so weak. - David, 75% happier than ten minutes ago. :| Ok, so to make this thread worthwhile for other people (;)) what should I do - get new glasses or go for contacts? I haven't had contacts before and am not sure how they work or feel (I heard they are like wearing a condom, but when I tried putting a condom in my eye to try it just stung). Can you offer any suggestions? :~

              David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk "I'm waiting for Big Brother III" - JoeSox losing his credibility

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              KaRl
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              These little happinesses are the only reasons to live :) David Wulff wrote: Can you offer any suggestions ? What about surgery, and definitively get rid of the problem? Is it possible in your case?

              Angels banished from heaven have no choice but to become demons Cowboy Bebop

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              • D David Wulff

                Rohit Sinha wrote: Go for what looks good on you. Oh great, condemn me why don't you. :( ;)

                David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk "I'm waiting for Big Brother III" - JoeSox losing his credibility

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                Rohit Sinha
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                David Wulff wrote: Rohit Sinha wrote: Go for what looks good on you. Oh great, condemn me why don't you. OK then, go for what you look good in. ;) ;P
                Regards,

                Rohit Sinha

                Character is like a tree, and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.
                - Abraham Lincoln

                The whole world steps aside for the man who knows where he is going.
                - Anonymous

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                • R Rohit Sinha

                  David Wulff wrote: Rohit Sinha wrote: Go for what looks good on you. Oh great, condemn me why don't you. OK then, go for what you look good in. ;) ;P
                  Regards,

                  Rohit Sinha

                  Character is like a tree, and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.
                  - Abraham Lincoln

                  The whole world steps aside for the man who knows where he is going.
                  - Anonymous

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                  David Wulff
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                  Lol, that's more like it! :rolleyes:

                  David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk "I'm waiting for Big Brother III" - JoeSox losing his credibility

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                  • R Roger Wright

                    David Wulff wrote: get new glasses or go for contacts? Both! It's damned if you do, damned if you don't. If I wear the contacts, it's great so long as I'm driving or just being out and about. But if I do, I can't read normal printed pages without adding a pair of reading specs. If I wear the glasses, I have the hassle of them getting in the way of things (it's nearly impossible to keep the things on if I'm doing anything while upside down), and I have to take them off to read anything or peer closely at something. David Wulff wrote: I tried putting a condom in my eye to try it just stung You're supposed to do that only with the ones that don't include a lubricant - the "raised studs" are probably a bad idea, also. It is ok for women not to like sports, so long as they nod in the right places and bring beers at the right times.
                    Paul Watson, on Sports - 2/10/2003

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                    David Wulff
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                    Roger Wright wrote: it's nearly impossible to keep the things on if I'm doing anything while upside down I'm sorry, one just has to ask... :suss:

                    David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk "I'm waiting for Big Brother III" - JoeSox losing his credibility

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                      These little happinesses are the only reasons to live :) David Wulff wrote: Can you offer any suggestions ? What about surgery, and definitively get rid of the problem? Is it possible in your case?

                      Angels banished from heaven have no choice but to become demons Cowboy Bebop

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                      KaЯl wrote: Is it possible in your case? Probably, but I am hesitant to risk even a 1% (or whatever it is now) chance of further damage when it is not life threatening. I value my eyesight more than the inconvienience of having to fumble for my glasses when I step out of the shower.

                      David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk "I'm waiting for Big Brother III" - JoeSox losing his credibility

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                        Roger Wright wrote: it's nearly impossible to keep the things on if I'm doing anything while upside down I'm sorry, one just has to ask... :suss:

                        David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk "I'm waiting for Big Brother III" - JoeSox losing his credibility

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                        Roger Wright
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                        David Wulff wrote: one just has to ask... You would....:-D Such tasks as painting the eaves on the house, searching for a timing mark on the car's crankshaft, installing a new faucet on the kitchen sink, among other tasks. It is ok for women not to like sports, so long as they nod in the right places and bring beers at the right times.
                        Paul Watson, on Sports - 2/10/2003

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                          KaЯl wrote: Is it possible in your case? Probably, but I am hesitant to risk even a 1% (or whatever it is now) chance of further damage when it is not life threatening. I value my eyesight more than the inconvienience of having to fumble for my glasses when I step out of the shower.

                          David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk "I'm waiting for Big Brother III" - JoeSox losing his credibility

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                          David Wulff wrote: but I am hesitant to risk even a 1% (or whatever it is now) chance of further damage when it is not life threatening Couldn't you be operated outside of UK? ;P

                          Angels banished from heaven have no choice but to become demons Cowboy Bebop

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                          • D David Wulff

                            “Who’s there? I heard you! Step out so I can see you!” I’m operating half blind now; I managed to break my only pair of glasses. One of the legs fell off and I couldn’t find the screw, and just now the damned lense popped out and stripped the other little screw holding that in (I applied a bit too much force it seems when I was taping the leg back on and stressed the frame too much. They have fallen apart! :(( Now I am a very short sighted person and I cannot clearly see this text I’m typing even if I lean as close as six inches without a lot of hard focusing - and I’ve lowered my desktop to 1024 x 768 too, the absolute minimum that I can still use Visual Studio at. I’m going to have to ring the local Specsavers in the morning and see if they can make me up a pair using my prescription records, or at the very least slot me in for a quick eye test ASAP. I can’t do anything without my glasses. :(( In a moment – don’t laugh – I’m gong to try sticky taping the lenses over the frames on my old sunglasses. I can remove the tinted lenses if I can find my screwdriver set (they aren’t prescription sadly). The frames are far too small for my lenses though, so I’m going to look like the token geeky kid at a computer fair for the next couple of days. :(( Why does this always happen at the most inconvenient of times?! :mad: :mad: :mad: [ edit ] And to top it all off, the real icing on the cake, I can't find my damned sunglasses! :(

                            David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk "I'm waiting for Big Brother III" - JoeSox losing his credibility

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                            That sucks man. The last time I broke my glasses, I was driving home from work. I stopped at the end of the driveway where I worked and tried cleaning them and they broke in half. I knew I couldn't drive without them so, with much difficulty, I parked my car and got a ride home. Luckily I had an extra pair of glasses at home.:) Brad Jennings "if the golden arches shut shop, where else are the VB people going to get work." - Colin Davies

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                            • PJ ArendsP PJ Arends

                              The real question is "Why do you have only one pair?":omg::wtf: Always Always Always have a second pair. Just a little friendly advice from someone who's "been there, done dat":rose:

                              CPUA 0x5041 Sonork 100.11743 Chicken Little "You're obviously a superstar." - Christian Graus about me - 12 Feb '03 Within you lies the power for good - Use it!

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                              Ted Ferenc
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                              In the UK there is a company, Specsavers, they are very competively priced an you get a free pair of glasses. If you are like me you have so many of the free glasses they get everywhere, and I always have an old spare pair in the car. If mine get broken I can't read the road signs, even the ones on the Motorway! Only having one pair does sound like the M$ approach, why have a backup our systems never crash!

                              If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants. - Isaac Newton 1676

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                                “Who’s there? I heard you! Step out so I can see you!” I’m operating half blind now; I managed to break my only pair of glasses. One of the legs fell off and I couldn’t find the screw, and just now the damned lense popped out and stripped the other little screw holding that in (I applied a bit too much force it seems when I was taping the leg back on and stressed the frame too much. They have fallen apart! :(( Now I am a very short sighted person and I cannot clearly see this text I’m typing even if I lean as close as six inches without a lot of hard focusing - and I’ve lowered my desktop to 1024 x 768 too, the absolute minimum that I can still use Visual Studio at. I’m going to have to ring the local Specsavers in the morning and see if they can make me up a pair using my prescription records, or at the very least slot me in for a quick eye test ASAP. I can’t do anything without my glasses. :(( In a moment – don’t laugh – I’m gong to try sticky taping the lenses over the frames on my old sunglasses. I can remove the tinted lenses if I can find my screwdriver set (they aren’t prescription sadly). The frames are far too small for my lenses though, so I’m going to look like the token geeky kid at a computer fair for the next couple of days. :(( Why does this always happen at the most inconvenient of times?! :mad: :mad: :mad: [ edit ] And to top it all off, the real icing on the cake, I can't find my damned sunglasses! :(

                                David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk "I'm waiting for Big Brother III" - JoeSox losing his credibility

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                                David Wulff wrote: I’m operating half blind now ...and yet you created a beautifully crafted post with nary a typo. Well done. ;P Mike Mullikin :beer:

                                Women: You can't live with them, and you can't get them to dress up in a skimpy Nazi costume and beat you with a warm squash. - Emo Phillips

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                                  David Wulff wrote: I’m operating half blind now ...and yet you created a beautifully crafted post with nary a typo. Well done. ;P Mike Mullikin :beer:

                                  Women: You can't live with them, and you can't get them to dress up in a skimpy Nazi costume and beat you with a warm squash. - Emo Phillips

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                                  David Wulff
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                                  You can thank Microsoft Word's spell checker for that. After ten minutes of strugling to read the text in Internet Explorer I just copied it all to Word and zoomed in so I could read (and write) it comfortably.

                                  David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk "I'm waiting for Big Brother III" - JoeSox losing his credibility

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