The heat wave here (fairly short compared to further south in Europe) can now be declared over. Today I needed to put on a light jacket for my walk into town, and my foldable umbrella came in useful on the way back.
The photo above is one I borrowed from myself from a few years ago. Today, with a walking stick in one hand, an umbrella in the other and the rest of my "things" in a backpack, I had no hand free to take photos... ;)
My main errand today was an eye exam originally booked for last week, but which I had to call and postpone because it got too hot for me to go into town.
No such problem today; and as it didn't start to rain until later, I arrived at my destination neither too hot nor wet.
The result of the examination was that some minor adjustments could this time be made for a pair of new glasses; while at the same time my optician also did not see any need to refer me back to the eye doctor just now, as my problems of "that kind" don't seem to have changed. So I decided to go ahead and buy new glasses; after all I've had my old ones for 5 years.
So before leaving the shop I also tried on some frames. I ended up taking two back home with me over the weekend, and will go back at the beginning of next week to "close the deal". Both those I took home with me were on sale. I do actually know which one of those that I prefer... But I might also want to have one last look around next week before making the final decision. After all, I'm likely to be living with my choice for a couple of years at least!
Recently, I came across the following two "eye tests" of other kind online. At least I can brag about managing those without running into any major problems. Can you? ;)
The odd cool day over Summer can be nice once in a while, I've only got cheap reading glasses but I really should get a proper pair, trouble is here you can pay over $500 for a good pair including the exam, have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteAmy, I've needed prescription glasses since I was 10, and often more than one pair for different purposes. They don't come cheap here either, unlike many other medical conditions we have to pay full price for glasses.
DeleteSo amazing that our brains can decipher this! I hope you show us your new frames.
ReplyDeleteGinny, when I get the new glasses I'll show them. That will be a few weeks though as we're in the summer holiday period.
DeleteI could read both of those with no trouble at all. Whenever I get new glasses I always buy the exact same frames because I like how they look on my face and they go with everything.
ReplyDeleteRiver, here I doubt that it would even be possible to find the exact same frames again after a few years. (?)
DeleteNo problem reading those messages, either.
ReplyDeleteIt always comes as such a relief when there is no further need for action after an eye exam, doesn't it! Will you show us your new specs when you get them? I have been thinking of getting new frames, too, since I have been wearing the same ones since... I don't know, maybe 2018 or 19.
Meike, yes, I'll show them when I get them. The optician's will be closed for holidays for two weeks in July though, so that may not be until August.
DeleteI w3as able to read both those jumbled messages perfectly. It's amazing what our brains can do.
ReplyDelete4DDY, 17 15 1ND33D ... ;)
Deletethe scary thing about the EYE TEST is I can read it and read it fast, no hesitation. wow.
ReplyDeleteglad you are getting new glasses and the other doctor not needed, it is so hard to change frames. let us know what you pick. you could take a vote by letting us see them on you
Sandra, I am not showing them because I don't want other people's opinions to confuse me... ;) I know which one I prefer of the two I took home. Besides. the "look" it's also about how they feel.
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