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08-04-2004, 01:40 PM

In article <Ww5Qc.28$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].net>, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] says...

>Actually, I'm around -7 (both eyes, plus astigmatism) myself. I find
>that I cannot comfortably wear contacts (I've tried just about every
>variant under the sun).
>
>I do sometimes simply leave the glasses at home so I can wear
>sunglasses. I do not have trouble seeing large objects, such as cars,
>or traffic signs and lights. I do occassionally miss imperfections in
>the pavement, but I've had no accidents. To me, the biggest downside of
>leaving the glasses at home is that I miss some of the beauty I'd
>otherwise see on my ride (deer, squirrels, etc).

I'm at -4.75 -5.00 and I would never, ever consider riding without glasses.
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Alex

08-04-2004, 03:31 PM

"Alex Rodriguez" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote
>
> I can stick lenses in my eye, not a problem. Keeping them clean and
> pulling them out every day is a hassle.
> --------------
> Alex

Exactly. Too much hassle. That's why I gave up contacts after two lengthy
trials.

Pete

08-04-2004, 03:31 PM

"Alex Rodriguez" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote
>
> I can stick lenses in my eye, not a problem. Keeping them clean and
> pulling them out every day is a hassle.
> --------------
> Alex

Exactly. Too much hassle. That's why I gave up contacts after two lengthy
trials.

Pete

08-04-2004, 03:31 PM

"Alex Rodriguez" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote
>
> I can stick lenses in my eye, not a problem. Keeping them clean and
> pulling them out every day is a hassle.
> --------------
> Alex

Exactly. Too much hassle. That's why I gave up contacts after two lengthy
trials.

Pete

08-04-2004, 03:31 PM

"Alex Rodriguez" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote
>
> I can stick lenses in my eye, not a problem. Keeping them clean and
> pulling them out every day is a hassle.
> --------------
> Alex

Exactly. Too much hassle. That's why I gave up contacts after two lengthy
trials.

Pete

08-04-2004, 03:31 PM

"Alex Rodriguez" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote
>
> I can stick lenses in my eye, not a problem. Keeping them clean and
> pulling them out every day is a hassle.
> --------------
> Alex

Exactly. Too much hassle. That's why I gave up contacts after two lengthy
trials.

Pete

08-04-2004, 05:41 PM

Alex Rodriguez wrote:
> In article <Ww5Qc.28$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].net>, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] says...
>
>
>>Actually, I'm around -7 (both eyes, plus astigmatism) myself. I find
>>that I cannot comfortably wear contacts (I've tried just about every
>>variant under the sun).
>>
>>I do sometimes simply leave the glasses at home so I can wear
>>sunglasses. I do not have trouble seeing large objects, such as cars,
>>or traffic signs and lights. I do occassionally miss imperfections in
>>the pavement, but I've had no accidents. To me, the biggest downside of
>>leaving the glasses at home is that I miss some of the beauty I'd
>>otherwise see on my ride (deer, squirrels, etc).
>
>
> I'm at -4.75 -5.00 and I would never, ever consider riding without glasses.
> -------------
> Alex
>

Have you tried it? Seriously. Find a nice quiet park and go for a ride
sans glasses. Unless your astigmatism is way worse than mine, you'll
find it not to be a problem. You won't be able to identify the make and
model of car approaching you until it's very close, but you won't have
any trouble realizing that a car is approaching you.

As I previously noted, I run a -7 (both eyes) with astigmatism - an
eagle I am not.

Give it a shot in an appropriate setting before you write it off. If
you're really nervous about it, bring along a seeing-eyed friend.

Jeff

08-04-2004, 05:41 PM

Alex Rodriguez wrote:
> In article <Ww5Qc.28$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].net>, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] says...
>
>
>>Actually, I'm around -7 (both eyes, plus astigmatism) myself. I find
>>that I cannot comfortably wear contacts (I've tried just about every
>>variant under the sun).
>>
>>I do sometimes simply leave the glasses at home so I can wear
>>sunglasses. I do not have trouble seeing large objects, such as cars,
>>or traffic signs and lights. I do occassionally miss imperfections in
>>the pavement, but I've had no accidents. To me, the biggest downside of
>>leaving the glasses at home is that I miss some of the beauty I'd
>>otherwise see on my ride (deer, squirrels, etc).
>
>
> I'm at -4.75 -5.00 and I would never, ever consider riding without glasses.
> -------------
> Alex
>

Have you tried it? Seriously. Find a nice quiet park and go for a ride
sans glasses. Unless your astigmatism is way worse than mine, you'll
find it not to be a problem. You won't be able to identify the make and
model of car approaching you until it's very close, but you won't have
any trouble realizing that a car is approaching you.

As I previously noted, I run a -7 (both eyes) with astigmatism - an
eagle I am not.

Give it a shot in an appropriate setting before you write it off. If
you're really nervous about it, bring along a seeing-eyed friend.

Jeff

08-04-2004, 05:41 PM

Alex Rodriguez wrote:
> In article <Ww5Qc.28$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].net>, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] says...
>
>
>>Actually, I'm around -7 (both eyes, plus astigmatism) myself. I find
>>that I cannot comfortably wear contacts (I've tried just about every
>>variant under the sun).
>>
>>I do sometimes simply leave the glasses at home so I can wear
>>sunglasses. I do not have trouble seeing large objects, such as cars,
>>or traffic signs and lights. I do occassionally miss imperfections in
>>the pavement, but I've had no accidents. To me, the biggest downside of
>>leaving the glasses at home is that I miss some of the beauty I'd
>>otherwise see on my ride (deer, squirrels, etc).
>
>
> I'm at -4.75 -5.00 and I would never, ever consider riding without glasses.
> -------------
> Alex
>

Have you tried it? Seriously. Find a nice quiet park and go for a ride
sans glasses. Unless your astigmatism is way worse than mine, you'll
find it not to be a problem. You won't be able to identify the make and
model of car approaching you until it's very close, but you won't have
any trouble realizing that a car is approaching you.

As I previously noted, I run a -7 (both eyes) with astigmatism - an
eagle I am not.

Give it a shot in an appropriate setting before you write it off. If
you're really nervous about it, bring along a seeing-eyed friend.

Jeff

08-04-2004, 05:41 PM

Alex Rodriguez wrote:
> In article <Ww5Qc.28$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].net>, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] says...
>
>
>>Actually, I'm around -7 (both eyes, plus astigmatism) myself. I find
>>that I cannot comfortably wear contacts (I've tried just about every
>>variant under the sun).
>>
>>I do sometimes simply leave the glasses at home so I can wear
>>sunglasses. I do not have trouble seeing large objects, such as cars,
>>or traffic signs and lights. I do occassionally miss imperfections in
>>the pavement, but I've had no accidents. To me, the biggest downside of
>>leaving the glasses at home is that I miss some of the beauty I'd
>>otherwise see on my ride (deer, squirrels, etc).
>
>
> I'm at -4.75 -5.00 and I would never, ever consider riding without glasses.
> -------------
> Alex
>

Have you tried it? Seriously. Find a nice quiet park and go for a ride
sans glasses. Unless your astigmatism is way worse than mine, you'll
find it not to be a problem. You won't be able to identify the make and
model of car approaching you until it's very close, but you won't have
any trouble realizing that a car is approaching you.

As I previously noted, I run a -7 (both eyes) with astigmatism - an
eagle I am not.

Give it a shot in an appropriate setting before you write it off. If
you're really nervous about it, bring along a seeing-eyed friend.

Jeff