Connie Christensen on tue 12 oct 99
Gosh, darn, I'm getting old and faced with the dilemma of either
getting bifocals or glasses that I take off and on all the time. Just
can't see the small stuff very well any more. I'd really appreciate
some opinions on how easy it is to adjust to bifocals for throwing and
trimming before I go get my new glasses.
Thanks.
Connie
John Rodgers on wed 13 oct 99
Connie,
I find my bi-focals to be a nuisance when throwing or using my computer. I
was constantly having to tilt my head back to look down through the
bi-focal. A real pain in the neck, literally. That constant head tilting
really hurt, and gave me headaches as well. I had a pair of single lense
glasses made up that had only the closeup lense prescription in each lense
and that is what I use for throwing and computer work. Minor inconvenience
in that I can't see far off while I am working, but then when I am working
it doesn't matter. My immediate interest is right in front of me. Works.
John Rodgers
Connie Christensen wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Gosh, darn, I'm getting old and faced with the dilemma of either
> getting bifocals or glasses that I take off and on all the time. Just
> can't see the small stuff very well any more. I'd really appreciate
> some opinions on how easy it is to adjust to bifocals for throwing and
> trimming before I go get my new glasses.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Connie
Jean Cochran on wed 13 oct 99
Dear Connie:
Had bifocals for years. O.K. other than clay covered glasses from pushing
them back up on my nose all the time. My doctor said he could adjust my
glasses to only one depth, so figure out how far your pots will be from your
eyes before getting fitted for the glasses.
Yours for fine crafts,
Jean Wadsworth Cochran
Fox Hollow Pottery, Kentucky
Connie Christensen wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Gosh, darn, I'm getting old and faced with the dilemma of either
> getting bifocals or glasses that I take off and on all the time. Just
> can't see the small stuff very well any more. I'd really appreciate
> some opinions on how easy it is to adjust to bifocals for throwing and
> trimming before I go get my new glasses.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Connie
Vicki Katz on wed 13 oct 99
Connie,
I have been wearing bifocals for a few years now & am glad I have them. I
have the line-less ones now & it took a little time (couple weeks) to get
used to them, but I am very happy with my decision.
Frankly, I tried the new-improved bifocal contacts that are on the market a
month ago & they were simply not for me. I had to compromise too much vision
both near & far with the contacts. It was nice to leave the face jewelry
behind, but I could not: watch TV & sew or read signs to drive & read a map
too.
So, good luck - be thankful for the vision you have now, it won't get any
better ...
Vicki Katz
Wilkinson on wed 13 oct 99
Hi Connie,
I've been right where you are and after trying it with standard bi-focals
the line about drove me crazy. After spending a little more on waveless (no
line) bi-focals, it made all the difference in the world. I'd never go back
to the standard bi-focals and it is wonderful to be able to see again both
near and far. Good luck.
Lori Wilkinson
Down To Earth Pottery
Roswell NM
Subject: Bifocals and throwing
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Gosh, darn, I'm getting old and faced with the dilemma of either
>getting bifocals or glasses that I take off and on all the time. Just
>can't see the small stuff very well any more. I'd really appreciate
>some opinions on how easy it is to adjust to bifocals for throwing and
>trimming before I go get my new glasses.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Connie
>
Pierre Brayford on wed 13 oct 99
I have been using vari-focus glasses for a couple of years now . At first
its a bit like being on board ship! everything moves but stick with it for 2
or 3 weeks and your brain adjusts. To decide if pots are round is still
something of a commitee decision! But throwing is not a problem (no more
than it was before !)
Pierre Brayford
Shropshire UK
-----Original Message-----
From: Connie Christensen
To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
Date: 12 October 1999 17:05
Subject: Bifocals and throwing
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Gosh, darn, I'm getting old and faced with the dilemma of either
>getting bifocals or glasses that I take off and on all the time. Just
>can't see the small stuff very well any more. I'd really appreciate
>some opinions on how easy it is to adjust to bifocals for throwing and
>trimming before I go get my new glasses.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Connie
the Gallaghers on wed 13 oct 99
I had the same adjustment a few years back, and I took both options for
different reasons. I wear regular magnifying lenses for close-up work,
reading, typing, etc. and have gotten bi-focals for arm length to extra
close-up for doing detail work. It seems my regular close-up lenses aren't
good enough for 6-12 inches from my face, so I have two pair to work with.
Still have to take them off to walk across the room. Couldn't cope with
tri-focals!!! lol
Michelle
In Oregon
-----Original Message-----
From: Connie Christensen
To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
Date: Tuesday, October 12, 1999 9:04 AM
Subject: Bifocals and throwing
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Gosh, darn, I'm getting old and faced with the dilemma of either
>getting bifocals or glasses that I take off and on all the time. Just
>can't see the small stuff very well any more. I'd really appreciate
>some opinions on how easy it is to adjust to bifocals for throwing and
>trimming before I go get my new glasses.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Connie
Marion Barnes-Schwartz. on wed 13 oct 99
Connie,
When I first got glasses (the on/off kind) I was simply amazed at how
much better I could see my work. Just hadn't realize how blurred my vision
had become. I liked my glasses even better when I graduated to bifocals.
Then I didn't have to try to remember where I had put them.
Marion
Denver, NY
Dave Finkelnburg on wed 13 oct 99
Connie,
This is one time I must regret to say I got there first.
My bifocals work for throwing, but I find I prefer throwing with a pair
of good quality prescription magnifying glasses which have relatively large
lenses compared to the magnifying portion of bifocals. I also use them when
reading ClayArt! If you get these, try to make sure you get some with a
decent focal length, so you can see your work well. Many are made for
reading or other close work, which isn't exactly wheel throwing!
My experience with extended use of bifocals for anything but reading is
you can easily, and unknowingly, slip into the habit of holding your head at
an odd angle to see what you're doing, and wind up with neck problems! At
least, that's what happened to me.
I find bifocals indispensable as safety glasses. I have them on when
my eyes need the protection, and I can see the small stuff like those little
tiny lines on the tape measure, or the crazing in my glaze tests!
Good potting!
Dave Finkelnburg
dfinkeln@cyberhighway.net
-----Original Message-----
From: Connie Christensen
To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
Date: Tuesday, October 12, 1999 1:23 PM
Subject: Bifocals and throwing
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Gosh, darn, I'm getting old and faced with the dilemma of either
>getting bifocals or glasses that I take off and on all the time. Just
>can't see the small stuff very well any more. I'd really appreciate
>some opinions on how easy it is to adjust to bifocals for throwing and
>trimming before I go get my new glasses.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Connie
>
I.Lewis on fri 15 oct 99
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Connie Christensen seems to be on the horns of a dilemma. I was talked into
bifocals about twenty years ago. Soon after I started wearing them I =
developed a
bad crick neck and shoulder aches. Never connected the pain to the specs. =
Then I
noticed that it came on after driving the car for a while. So I conclude =
that
they can cause muscular strain under in some situations.
The problem started up again when I began to use a computer so I had a chat =
with
the optician and he made up a pair of single focus goggles which I use for =
the
Screen and for reading music. Have had no problem at the wheel but Connie =
gives
me the idea that I might ask for another set which have their main focus at =
arms
length.
Problem seems to come from having to rock your head to adjust the focus at =
the
critical change over distance when your pupils no longer give full reflex
accomodation.
A dental surgeon who treated me had a pair of specs with times two and a =
half
inserts. Now they were Bi-focal.
Best regards,
Ivor.
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