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06-30-14, 05:13 AM
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$300 for sunglasses? Wow...must be nice to be rich. 
I wear polarized bifocal sunglasses from Walmart. Set me back 10 bucks or so.
I wear polarized bifocal sunglasses from Walmart. Set me back 10 bucks or so.
06-30-14, 06:19 AM
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Cheaper that way..
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06-30-14, 06:36 AM
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06-30-14, 06:44 AM
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Free shipping and next day air..I tried to find them cheaper elsewhere and Amazon was same as everyone else so i got them from my amazon prime account..argh
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06-30-14, 08:09 AM
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But then I pay decent money for quality stuff except the last pair I acquired. I was given a pair of RayBans after I lost mine visiting a friend. $100 is my threshold.
Regarding cataracts, both my parents (in their 80's) have had them, does this bode poorly for me and my eyes? Who is to say, neither of my parents were as fussy about making sure they had quality sun wear, they both smoked (though quit early) but live moderate lives and eat well.
That said, they're your eyes and the only pair you have take good care of them.
06-30-14, 11:43 AM
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06-30-14, 11:47 AM
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I would agree.
But then I pay decent money for quality stuff except the last pair I acquired. I was given a pair of RayBans after I lost mine visiting a friend. $100 is my threshold.
Regarding cataracts, both my parents (in their 80's) have had them, does this bode poorly for me and my eyes? Who is to say, neither of my parents were as fussy about making sure they had quality sun wear, they both smoked (though quit early) but live moderate lives and eat well.
That said, they're your eyes and the only pair you have take good care of them.
But then I pay decent money for quality stuff except the last pair I acquired. I was given a pair of RayBans after I lost mine visiting a friend. $100 is my threshold.
Regarding cataracts, both my parents (in their 80's) have had them, does this bode poorly for me and my eyes? Who is to say, neither of my parents were as fussy about making sure they had quality sun wear, they both smoked (though quit early) but live moderate lives and eat well.
That said, they're your eyes and the only pair you have take good care of them.
06-30-14, 11:53 AM
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1. UV exposure is a risk factor for cataracts and macular degeneration.
2. Cataracts are the result of the natural aging process of the lens in the eye. It's inevitable you'll get one, what's not is whether it will be visually significant before you die.
2. Cataracts are the result of the natural aging process of the lens in the eye. It's inevitable you'll get one, what's not is whether it will be visually significant before you die.
06-30-14, 11:55 AM
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Cataracts are not inevitable. Get your facts straight.
06-30-14, 12:01 PM
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lol, I've been a Ophthalmologist for 25 years. If I look at 100 90 year olds, they all either have cataracts or have had them removed. I didn't say they all get visually significant cataracts that need surgery. Cataracts are any opacity in the lens, so it's a judgement call when they are minimal.
06-30-14, 12:01 PM
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I purchased a set of Rudy Project Rydon frames. I chose them because they have a low profile prescription insert. This allows me to have different primary lenses without the need of having each set with my prescription.
Yes, expensive at first, but once you once the frames the rest is very reasonable.
Yes, expensive at first, but once you once the frames the rest is very reasonable.
06-30-14, 12:05 PM
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06-30-14, 12:21 PM
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06-30-14, 12:22 PM
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06-30-14, 12:27 PM
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I purchased a set of Rudy Project Rydon frames. I chose them because they have a low profile prescription insert. This allows me to have different primary lenses without the need of having each set with my prescription.
Yes, expensive at first, but once you once the frames the rest is very reasonable.
Yes, expensive at first, but once you once the frames the rest is very reasonable.
06-30-14, 12:32 PM
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06-30-14, 12:36 PM
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The bad thing is most cataracts that are removed probably didn't need to be. We generally only operate when it affects someone's activities of daily living, with glasses, with both eyes together. It's amazing how many people are perfectly happy with 20/70-80 vision, we won't push surgery on them unless they still want to drive or the cataract blocks our view of other problems in the eye. You never know who's going to be the 1/5000 that ends up with a bad infection (do you want to argue that statistic too?)
On the other hand, even a small PSC cataract can cause devastating symptoms, even though their vision may still measure 20/25 or so.
On the other hand, even a small PSC cataract can cause devastating symptoms, even though their vision may still measure 20/25 or so.
06-30-14, 12:38 PM
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The bad thing is most cataracts that are removed probably didn't need to be. We generally only operate when it affects someone's activities of daily living, with glasses, with both eyes together. It's amazing how many people are perfectly happy with 20/70-80 vision, we won't push surgery on them unless they still want to drive or the cataract blocks our view of other problems in the eye. You never know who's going to be the 1/5000 that ends up with a bad infection (do you want to argue that statistic too?)
On the other hand, even a small PSC cataract can cause devastating symptoms, even though their vision may still measure 20/25 or so.
On the other hand, even a small PSC cataract can cause devastating symptoms, even though their vision may still measure 20/25 or so.
06-30-14, 12:38 PM
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Bah! Humbug!! All these glasses are is expensive fashion statements!
Now, If ya want REAL hard working shades buy "Solar Shields"!! Doctor recommended and issued to their patients!!
Solar Shield | Fit Over Sunglasses
Now, If ya want REAL hard working shades buy "Solar Shields"!! Doctor recommended and issued to their patients!!
Solar Shield | Fit Over Sunglasses
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