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Title: My eyes
Post by: Monoriu on June 13, 2009, 10:20:54 AM
The optometrist found Micky-mouse-head-shaped white spots inside my eye lens.  Both of them.  33 years of refusing to wear sunglasses under any circumstances has finally caught up with me.  Or so they say. 

If it is anybody else saying it, I'll probably dismiss it as an evil ploy of making me buy sunglasses (again).  But since the optometrist worked for a public university, I was forced to spend US$100 to buy flip-up sunglasses.  At least that's cheaper than getting a pair of sunglasses.

Alright.  I admit that I am more bothered by the fact that I have Cataract than the loss of the US$100  :(
Title: Re: My eyes
Post by: Neil on June 13, 2009, 10:27:18 AM
What the hell kind of sunglasses cost more than $100?  You're not some faggoty teenager, so why would you need expensive sunglasses.
Title: Re: My eyes
Post by: garbon on June 13, 2009, 10:33:08 AM
Flip-up sunglasses? :lol:
Title: Re: My eyes
Post by: DisturbedPervert on June 13, 2009, 10:39:22 AM
You can buy clip on ones for a couple dollars.
Title: Re: My eyes
Post by: Iormlund on June 13, 2009, 10:46:46 AM
Quote from: DisturbedPervert on June 13, 2009, 10:39:22 AM
You can buy clip on ones for a couple dollars.

Going cheap on some things is a really bad idea.
Title: Re: My eyes
Post by: Monoriu on June 13, 2009, 10:52:17 AM
Quote from: DisturbedPervert on June 13, 2009, 10:39:22 AM
You can buy clip on ones for a couple dollars.

I know.  Actually I tried one that is much cheaper.  It is not good enough.  One, the cheap one is not...transparent enough.  When in indoor areas, the cheap one doesn't allow me to see very clearly.  Two, the more expensive one protects me from UV lights from more directions.  It covers a much greater area of the face. 

So I sucked it up and bought the more expensive one  :blush:
Title: Re: My eyes
Post by: garbon on June 13, 2009, 10:54:18 AM
You should have just gotten the kind they give to old ladies. Cheap and they cover it all up.
Title: Re: My eyes
Post by: The Brain on June 13, 2009, 11:05:06 AM
Sorry Mono, your persona is coming apart. Miserly Mono wouldn't pay $100 for sunglasses.
Title: Re: My eyes
Post by: Grey Fox on June 13, 2009, 11:15:31 AM
Why don't you wanna see clearly?
Title: Re: My eyes
Post by: Neil on June 13, 2009, 12:09:27 PM
Quote from: The Brain on June 13, 2009, 11:05:06 AM
Sorry Mono, your persona is coming apart. Miserly Mono wouldn't pay $100 for sunglasses.
Miserly Mono would steal some green glass bottles out of a recycling bin, smash the tops off, grind them down on the sidewalk and then attach them to his face with scotch tape.
Title: Re: My eyes
Post by: Josquius on June 14, 2009, 08:05:02 AM
You're supposed to wear sunglasses? I never do.... :unsure:
Title: Re: My eyes
Post by: Viking on June 14, 2009, 08:52:30 AM
I think the 100 bucks is the cost of the surgery to fix the cataracts.
Title: Re: My eyes
Post by: Brazen on June 14, 2009, 08:55:19 AM
Sorry you've gotcataracts. You're really too young for that and a lesson in UV protection for us all. Even my plain specs have it. Just got a new prescription and invested in photochromics.

For my next pair, I'm going here: http://www.glassesdirect.co.uk/ (http://www.glassesdirect.co.uk/): presciption specs from £19 with lenses. A few of my friends have got really cool pairs from there.
Title: Re: My eyes
Post by: garbon on June 14, 2009, 11:16:51 AM
Quote from: Brazen on June 14, 2009, 08:55:19 AM
Just got a new prescription and invested in photochromics.

Yeah my father has been liking those since the mid to late 90s.
Title: Re: My eyes
Post by: lustindarkness on June 14, 2009, 11:31:56 AM
Transitional glasses are the best option.

BTW, did the wife explained to you the meaning of the Mickey Mouse shapes? You have to spend a week long vacation at Disney World Resort in Florida. I recommend the Animal Kingdom Lodge, Savannah View while you are at it. ;)
Title: Re: My eyes
Post by: Monoriu on June 14, 2009, 08:14:01 PM
My wife says that I look like Kim Jung Il when I wear sunglasses  :blush:

Title: Re: My eyes
Post by: Ed Anger on June 14, 2009, 08:15:08 PM
Quote from: Monoriu on June 14, 2009, 08:14:01 PM
My wife says that I look like Kim Jung Il when I wear sunglasses  :blush:

As long as it isn't Yoko Ono, you'll be ok.
Title: Re: My eyes
Post by: Monoriu on June 14, 2009, 08:17:33 PM
On the other hand my eyes feel much more comfortable now when in the outdoors.  Functionality > looks. 
Title: Re: My eyes
Post by: Grey Fox on June 14, 2009, 08:28:24 PM
Quote from: Monoriu on June 14, 2009, 08:17:33 PM
On the other hand my eyes feel much more comfortable now when in the outdoors.  Functionality > looks.

Well duh! It's insane how you refuse to see clearly all those years.
Title: Re: My eyes
Post by: Tonitrus on June 15, 2009, 04:52:35 AM
Quote from: Monoriu on June 14, 2009, 08:14:01 PM
My wife says that I look like Kim Jung Il when I wear sunglasses  :blush:

(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Friverdaughter.files.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fkimjongil_wideweb__470x42701.jpg&hash=08ab6dbf7d29fedea57a7dfaca56f6d3c0aac0d2)
Title: Re: My eyes
Post by: Monoriu on June 15, 2009, 04:53:54 AM
I have to admit, he has better teeth.