New Year Resolutions

[paul2641]

Sabine wrote:

paul2641 wrote:

I've already failed one of my resolutions well more then likely failed, "Ditch the specks and get myself contacts, Well it turns out I have ultra sensitive eyes and can't get them on, So I have a week to toughen up my eyes or I just gonna have to get new glasses, Oh and my vision has gotten worse over the last 3 years, So that is a boo hoo, But I think it could have something to do with my eyes watering while I was having the eye test done!

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It might be worth trying out another type of contacts. I still remember my first nightmare encounter with contact lenses probably at around your age. I thought it was the worst torture I ever endured
They have now soft ones, monthly or daily disposables. I find them really comfortable, at least for several hours.

She said the best thing I can do is go home and "Practice poking my eye, To toughen them up", So I need to start doing that, I really do want to get rid of the glasses.

 

[BethM]

paul2641 wrote:

She said the best thing I can do is go home and "Practice poking my eye, To toughen them up", So I need to start doing that, I really do want to get rid of the glasses.

When I first got contacts, it took me a few weeks to get used too wearing them. During those weeks, I could only wear them for very short periods, so my eyes could get used to them. It did also take practice to get used to putting them in, it was irritating at first.
I did eventually get used to them, so that I could wear them all day.

Sadly, I now have astigmatism in both eyes, and the only contacts that correct my vision now are quite rigid and don't breathe well. I can only wear them for a few (maybe 6-8) before my eyes get irritated. I do find that the disposable ones are much less irritating.

 

[BethM]

I've worn my MBT's to work two days now. (I know you're supposed to start with short times in them, but it's too cold out to walk outside. I only stand/walk about half the day, so I figured it would be ok.) I can really feel the muscles in my legs that have to work with these shoes. Just a little sore, but in a good way!
I can also already feel the difference in my posture. It's really hard to slouch in these, it's just more comfortable not to.
I know they're no substitute for a real workout, but the added benefit while I'm working is a bonus!

 

[paul2641]

BethM wrote:

paul2641 wrote:

She said the best thing I can do is go home and "Practice poking my eye, To toughen them up", So I need to start doing that, I really do want to get rid of the glasses.

When I first got contacts, it took me a few weeks to get used too wearing them. During those weeks, I could only wear them for very short periods, so my eyes could get used to them. It did also take practice to get used to putting them in, it was irritating at first.
I did eventually get used to them, so that I could wear them all day.

Sadly, I now have astigmatism in both eyes, and the only contacts that correct my vision now are quite rigid and don't breathe well. I can only wear them for a few (maybe 6-8) before my eyes get irritated. I do find that the disposable ones are much less irritating.

I have an astigmatism in one of my eyes, Well I should just get practising at poking my eye, I think the best course of action is get a months worth of lenses keep trying them and if I can't get them in within that month leave them to later on in life, While also getting a nice pair of glasses, So I don't have to always relay on the contacts even if I do get them to work!

 

[BethM]

Paul, you should be fine with the contacts, once you get your eyes used to them.

When I only had astigmatism in one eye, I was fine. It was only after it got really bad, and I got it in the other eye too, that it made contacts more difficult. Even so, I can still wear them for short periods of time, like if I go out or something.

 

[yngmea]

i'll keep mine simple:
survive!

 

[Pet_Bunny]

Mine is, Not to make a New Years Resolution.

 

[paul2641]

BethM wrote:

Paul, you should be fine with the contacts, once you get your eyes used to them.

When I only had astigmatism in one eye, I was fine. It was only after it got really bad, and I got it in the other eye too, that it made contacts more difficult. Even so, I can still wear them for short periods of time, like if I go out or something.

The astigmatism is were your eye won't stay focused right and it curves in? What causes it exactly like how did it spread to your second eye?

 

[degrassi]

BethM wrote:

Paul, you should be fine with the contacts, once you get your eyes used to them.

When I only had astigmatism in one eye, I was fine. It was only after it got really bad, and I got it in the other eye too, that it made contacts more difficult. Even so, I can still wear them for short periods of time, like if I go out or something.

I have astigmatism in my left eye. I tried getting contacts when I was in high school but I couldn't stand the contact lens you have to wear for astigmatism. Since its thicker I could feel it on my eye more and I had issues with my eye having to refocus each time I blinked, so after a few hours I had a headache since my eye would go blurry - clear each time I blinked. The contact for my right eye was fine though, lol

So after a few weeks of trying contacts I went back to my glasses. I dont' really mind wearing glasses too much. I got a cute pair now so its better. The only thing I hate is when it comes to sunglasses. I have to carry around my prescription sunglasses and then my glasses too. I can't just take off my sunglasses to go into a store or something. I have to swtich back and forth to my glasses, it gets annoying.

 

[Sabine]

I have astigmatism on both eyes which means I can't have daily disposables but the monthly ones are adequate for about 6 hours or so a day. The main thing is to look after them properly so they stay comfortable. I am really glad I started wearing them as it makes you see glasses in a different light - more like a fashion accessory than a sort of crutch. It's great to have a choice.
I am not sure about the "poking yourself into the eye" advice though. Maybe gently trying to touch your eyeball whilst looking into the mirror might be more like it...

 

[TinysMom]

Pet_Bunny wrote:

Mine is, Not to make a New Years Resolution.

Fine - another one of mine is to CONTINUE to bug Stan for camera advice every time I get the "I want/need a new camera" blues...

 

[paul2641]

Sabine wrote:

I have astigmatism on both eyes which means I can't have daily disposables but the monthly ones are adequate for about 6 hours or so a day. The main thing is to look after them properly so they stay comfortable. I am really glad I started wearing them as it makes you see glasses in a different light - more like a fashion accessory than a sort of crutch. It's great to have a choice.
I am not sure about the "poking yourself into the eye" advice though. Maybe gently trying to touch your eyeball whilst looking into the mirror might be more like it...

Yeah Sabine That is what I really have to do I just take everything to extremes, The thing is Glasses look good on woman I just don't think they can work as a fashion accessory very well for a guy, I should have just been born a girl lol :X!

 

[TinysMom]

Paul - I think guys who wear glasses look hot....I really do. Some of my favorite characters in movies and shows have worn glasses (even dorky ones) and I still love the look.

 

[BethM]

paul2641 wrote:

BethM wrote:

Paul, you should be fine with the contacts, once you get your eyes used to them.

When I only had astigmatism in one eye, I was fine. It was only after it got really bad, and I got it in the other eye too, that it made contacts more difficult. Even so, I can still wear them for short periods of time, like if I go out or something.

The astigmatism is were your eye won't stay focused right and it curves in? What causes it exactly like how did it spread to your second eye?

I believe that astigmatism is where the cornea is curved in a way that causes two different focal points in your eye, so it won't stay focused. I don't know if it's genetic or not, but everyone in my family has terrible eyesight. I don't think it "spread" to the other eye; I may have had a mild, astigmatism in that eye and it just got worse over time.

 

[degrassi]

paul2641 wrote:

Sabine wrote:

I have astigmatism on both eyes which means I can't have daily disposables but the monthly ones are adequate for about 6 hours or so a day. The main thing is to look after them properly so they stay comfortable. I am really glad I started wearing them as it makes you see glasses in a different light - more like a fashion accessory than a sort of crutch. It's great to have a choice.
I am not sure about the "poking yourself into the eye" advice though. Maybe gently trying to touch your eyeball whilst looking into the mirror might be more like it...

Yeah Sabine That is what I really have to do I just take everything to extremes, The thing is Glasses look good on woman I just don't think they can work as a fashion accessory very well for a guy, I should have just been born a girl lol :X!

A few of my guy friends wear glasses and I think they look really good in them. Gives them that smart sexy look, lol.

I think the key to glasses is finding ones that work with your look and face shape. The right pair of glasses can make a guy look hot.

 

[paul2641]

Ireland is so difficult though, Everything is so narrow minded when it comes to fashion sense, And glasses aren't just seen as a fashion statement more of a fashion nightmare, I'll have to live with them anyway, I'd rather just wear the glasses instead of letting my eye go all crazy, Just gotta start practising toughening up the dam eye!

 

[Sabine]

paul2641 wrote:

Ireland is so difficult though, Everything is so narrow minded when it comes to fashion sense, And glasses aren't just seen as a fashion statement more of a fashion nightmare, I'll have to live with them anyway, I'd rather just wear the glasses instead of letting my eye go all crazy, Just gotta start practising toughening up the dam eye!

Just don't take your eye out I think it's just a matter of calmly placing something onto your eyeball.
There should be quite a few optitions around that sell designer frames. They can be somewhat costly but you may pick up some in the sale.

 

[paul2641]

Sabine wrote:

paul2641 wrote:

Ireland is so difficult though, Everything is so narrow minded when it comes to fashion sense, And glasses aren't just seen as a fashion statement more of a fashion nightmare, I'll have to live with them anyway, I'd rather just wear the glasses instead of letting my eye go all crazy, Just gotta start practising toughening up the dam eye!

Just don't take your eye out I think it's just a matter of calmly placing something onto your eyeball.
There should be quite a few optitions around that sell designer frames. They can be somewhat costly but you may pick up some in the sale.

I'm getting really excited, Last night I was able to lightly touch both eyes, If I keep practising I should be able to get the contacts, But I also think I want to still get glasses, As It would be nice to just have a lazy day and pop on the glasses, Lets hope I actaully get the contacts!

 

[Luvmyzoocrew]

ok i wanted to add my new year goals,lol. I call them Goals and i usually set aside a few things that i want to try to accomplish through out the year.

My first goal is to find and make a new recipe every month so that by the end of the year i will have made 12 new recipes , when you cook at least 5 days a week y ou start to repeat recipes alot so i wanted to add some new ones into it.

My other is to get my one credit cards paid off, which that one seems to be my goal every year,lol