Do you wear eyeglasses?

Originally Posted by eriol

Just wondering guys, I'm sure you spend a lot of time in front of your monitor. I suppose some of you must be wearing eyeglasses as well since we abuse our eyes, or perhaps you like me, not wearing eyeglasses though have spend a lot of time in front of pc?

Is there any evidence to back up what you seem to be claiming? I've asked my optometrist about this, and he claims that the rate of advancement of myopia is a function of genetics, set at conception.

I do need to wear glasses. I only wear them when I need to use the monitor, or when watching something with subtitles, or things like that. Generally, when I'm walking around, I don't wear them. At first, I also didn't remember to wear them as often as I should, which leads to headaches. I've been getting a little better with that.

I've worn them since I was about 18. It's only been the last four years or so that I've started to wear them regularly. For some reason, I can't get used to having something balanced on my nose. It still feels weird. I don't think I'll ever get used to them, but it's better than the headaches.

My right eye is much (much, much) worse than my left. If both eyes were as bad as my right, I'd wear glasses the whole time. I'd like it if I could do without them entirely, but the alternatives really don't appeal.

Jam it back in, in the dark.