I have finally drageed myself to an opticians for an eye exam - my first since primary school. My doctor suggested I go, as my pupils aren't reacting properly to light, so I end up wearing sunglasses a lot. Which looks okay outside, but very strange when you're shopping at night in the 24hr Tesco. I have been adamant forever that I would never wear glasses as I would look like a librarian. After the shock of not actually being able to read the first line of letters correctly, I meekly submitted to the notion that I needed spectacles.
They're not as bad as I feared - some looked horrendous when I tried them on, mainly all the brightly coloured ones that I was drawn to. Retro styles did, indeed, make me look like a librarian. I settled on a black Guess pair with a discreet diamante trim on the arms, and had a grey tint to my lenses so I don't have to keep squinting every time an advert comes on the tv or the car in front shows it's brake lights (I don't drive, you'll be pleased to hear.)
So now I suppose I'll have to get used to the fact that I am a person who wears glasses. There should be some sort of counselling service set up for this sort of thing, as it's a massive emotional upheaval. Although not as bad as my Dad sending me a 'Now you're 30' birthday card even though I was only 29.
Clare 8-)
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Well, I dont think that your new found glass wearing status is age related (doesn't it take many more years before that happens). Is that any consolation. I don't wear glasses but I am beginning to feel that it wont be long before they are a necessity. Am I dreading it - well, maybe not dreading, but they will be something else I will inevitably misplace.
Hi Clare
Speaking of glasses,I promise not to make a spectacle of myself. I will let you in on a secret. (please don't tell anyone. I wear contac lenses)
Yeah I'm vain, but I cant find a pair of glasses that suit my face. Actually I'm not sure anything suits my face.
The one pair I sneak on within the safety of my home make me look like I have forgotten the snorkel that should go with them! Nuff said....sigh lol O:O
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