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Tim Lamb wrote:
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In article ,
Tim Lamb wrote:
You can get glasses for astigmatism.

Yes. I try to avoid wearing glasses for activities other than TV or
reading etc.

Why?

I have this personal belief that using aids of pretty much any sort
leads to a reduction in capability.

I'd describe specs as a correction, not aid.

No optician has confirmed this belief but none have put forward
convincing arguments for the alternative and their livelihood depends on
sales:-)

Sight correction has been around for a very long time. If it had adverse
effects, I'm sure we'd have heard about it by now.

I spend most of my time outdoors where the ability to focus close up is
not required. I don't suffer from headaches/eyestrain and carry reading
glasses on a neck string. Driving is more of a challenge as digital
dashboard displays are blurred but speedo is clear and automation takes
care of the rest.

Basic sight correction is for distance. As we age, we loose the ability to
focus, hence needing reading specs. No matter how good your vision was
when young.

And if you need correction for distance, driving without using it is
rather anti-social.

BTW, I'm pretty old. But with correction for distance have no problems
reading everything on the dash. But do need additional magnification to
read or use a computer.


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