A New View

When I started college in the late 1970s, I wanted a new perspective on my eyesight—a clearer focus for all of those books that needed to be read. Plus, I didn’t want to look like a high school student anymore! I was a college student.

Fast-forward to 2016. At my annual eye exam, I informed my optometrist that I wear my contacts only on weekends. At this stage of my life, with computer work and reading glasses, I found it easier just to wear my eyeglasses, especially since I purchased very chic pairs of blue and purple eyeglasses.

When the optometrist questioned me about comfort and duration of wear, I told him that the lenses were uncomfortable, probably because I don’t wear them every day like I did in the past. He recommended that I consider soft contact lenses for a new view and crisper vision. I’m happy to say I see many improvements with the clarity of soft lenses. (more…)