Do You Have To Wear Glasses When You Read?
By KrauseHome
@KrauseHome (36447)
United States
April 18, 2009 11:36am CST
I know a lot of people in here wear glasses. Maybe some of you like me have been having to wear them full time since you were a kid. Or maybe you are like others I know who only wear glasses when they are on the Computer or Reading as well, but are fine without them every other time.
For me, I am really Blind without my glasses, but now have a hard time reading small print to where I have to bring the paper close to read it, and sometimes remove my glasses as well. But I also recently found out when I had an Eye exam last month that I now have Cataracts on my eyes that is making it harder for me to see at times for sure. I am seeing an Eye Surgeon on Friday the 24th to see when they will do the surgery on my right eye as well.
So yes, I am a little scared, but if this will help me to see, then it will be well worth it for sure.
So what about you? Do you wear glasses when you read, or are you one of the Lucky ones and have never had to wear glasses as well?
~~TINA~~
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66 responses
@cicisnana (772)
• United States
18 Apr 09
Well, I am 44 years old, so I guess reading glasses for me was inevitable. But the only time I do need them is to read. As far as seeing anything else I am totally fine. An odd thing is that if there is direct sunlight on what I am reading I do not need my glasses. Weird, huh? But anyways, I've only needed the reading glasses for the past couple of years. I think once you hit 40 you may as well get a pair, you're going to need them!
@sandymay48 (2030)
• Canada
19 Apr 09
hahaha!!...I totally agree with you. I thought I could see just fine. Then one day when I was in my early 40s, I went to read instructions on a package and realized I couldnt see it. It was my first realization that I had vision problems at all. I was really upset about it I suppose because I didnt realize I had a problem at all. I am also like you, if direct sunlight hits something, I can read it. If not, I need my glasses to read. Otherwise, when Im out and around, I dont need them but have gotton into the habit of bringing them when I go out. I stopped one day in a restaurant, and realized I couldnt read the menu. How frustrating.
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@KrauseHome (36447)
• United States
18 May 09
Well, since I have had to wear glasses full time for all things for 38 yrs. now if I had to wear glasses just to read it sure would be a better thing for sure.
@KupoSin (680)
• United States
18 Apr 09
i wouldnt be able to live a single day without glasses. i'm stuck with glasses the rest of my life. im not sure about laser eye surgery, but i just wear contacts whenever i leave the house and then wear glasses at home to let my eyes breath. i use to be a hassle, but now im use to having glasses
im not sure about laser eye surgery, and who is eligible and not. but the success rate is very high and very safe. im sure u dont have anything to worry about
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@KrauseHome (36447)
• United States
29 May 09
I have heard that this surgery is quick and has a wonderful success rate, and will probably be getting my other eye done soon as well. It will interesting to see just how good I will be able to see.
@taface412 (3175)
• United States
19 Apr 09
I have to wear glasses all the time in order to function. Otherwise everything is a blurry mess and I am useless....well kinda
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@DarthJustice (2014)
• United States
18 Apr 09
No, I currently don't need to wear glasses for any reason. But I do have family members that do.
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@KrauseHome (36447)
• United States
12 May 09
You are lucky. Hopefully you will never have to wear them as well. I have been wearing them for so long it would be weird if after the Surgery I never have to wear glasses most of the time.
@trekkiemelissa (211)
• United States
19 Apr 09
I've had to wear glasses 24/7 since I was three year old. I had cataracts in both eyes. If it was not caught in time and not done, I surely would have gone blind.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
18 Apr 09
I wouldn't be able to wear contacts. They thought of putting them in my eye and removing them gives me the shivers!
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@wsamboer (186)
• South Africa
1 May 09
Hope your cataract surgery was successful, as well as any other surgery that was done to improve your eye sight.
I use reading glasses only. But discovered that the glare from the computer screen make my eyes to tear a lot. So I found out that the light of the screen is too bright for my eyes. So, I obtained a pair of slightly tinted reading glasses, which took care of that problem, period. You can also obtain a special computer screen to protect your eyes from the glare.
Maybe you should also check out if your PC/Laptop screen's glare is not too strong for your eyes. But, rather, also, get professional advice on this.
Enjoy your reading and blogging further.
@kellys3ps (3723)
• United States
19 Apr 09
I don't have to wear glasses when I read, only when I look at things far away, like when I watch TV or drive.
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@gr8life (6251)
• Malaysia
19 Apr 09
Hello KrauseHome,
I think I am one of those lucky people. I am almost 37 and I don't wear glasses. My eyes are still good and I can read clearly every words and sentences. I consider myself as lucky as I have a bad eating habit. I don't eat vegetables at all and only depend on fruits.
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@maxilimian (3099)
• Indonesia
18 May 09
I guess i'm the lucky one that not wearing a glass to read or see, i never make any exam about my eyes, but i guess it's already -0.5 
but it's just fine without wearing of it, humm i once hear from a doctor, an eye surgeon action is not important things to takes unless you feel it is important to do, after the eye surgeon, the doctor will give the patient somekind of water drop medicine for the eyes, you can't leave the eyes dry, but i guess it is important for you to do, i'm praying for your recovery 
PS : eating carrot will help eyes keep healthy
but it's just fine without wearing of it, humm i once hear from a doctor, an eye surgeon action is not important things to takes unless you feel it is important to do, after the eye surgeon, the doctor will give the patient somekind of water drop medicine for the eyes, you can't leave the eyes dry, but i guess it is important for you to do, i'm praying for your recovery PS : eating carrot will help eyes keep healthy
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
12 May 09
i used to wear glasses because i can't see far...when a person is coming infront of me i cannot see them clearly lol..but that was before i broke my glasses years ago and well i did have it repaired till now...but i got used to my eyes..still blurry..but i have no plans of wearing it again...
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
22 Apr 09
I have been near sighted all my life and so I have had to wear glasses all my live, now I do need to wear glasses to read but I just don't wear them, I know I should be I don't. I need to be checked for glaucoma, I might have it now too.
@cudamani (996)
• India
23 Apr 09
Absolutely right. I wear glasses while reading. But when I consulted my doctor he told me that i may have to wear for a few more years and there may not be a necessity to wear later. But I doubt that very much. Once we begin to wear glasses we cannot dispense with them!
@cortney09 (1345)
• United States
27 Apr 09
I have to wear glasses to see anything far away, like reading or while I am at the computer. I have several different glasses cause I like to be able to change my look with just my glasses. Plus, my glasses help me see a whole lot better. Good luck on your visit with the eye surgeon.
@gitfiddleplayer (10362)
• United States
27 Apr 09
I guess I'm one of the lucky ones who has never had to wear glasses at all. I have pretty good eyesite so I hope I don't have to wear specs ever.
@don_naces (464)
• Philippines
22 Apr 09
Well, I am one of the lucky ones. I have a 20/20 vision. Last year, I had my eye check up; nothing was wrong. Just last January, I visited an opthalmologist because of frequent headaches. The result was it's because of stress. I don't want to wear glasses. If necessary, of course I will.
@CornicSoup (56)
• China
23 Apr 09
I used to wear glasses all the time. Not because I can't see anything without them. I just don't wanna get into the trouble of looking for them when I suddenly need to see something clearly, like when I am reading. Before I lost two pairs of glasses and crashed one. But now they are all safe since I don't take them off my nose unless I go to bed.^_^ I once tried lenses but they were not comfortable to wear.
Those never had to wear glasses are lucky but wearing glasses is not that bad actually. When you take off your glasses, you will see something those people can never see all through their lives. The moon becomes bigger and the starry sky is ten times beautiful as it is in their eyes. The sunshine through leaves become wonderful too. You may try it sometime. Think about this and enjoy your life.
Take care, Tina.
