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[โ€“] M137 21 points 7 months ago (4 children)

I don't need it to be night to realise that. I have -13 on both eyes, near-sightedness (not sure about the correct terminology in English). I see clearly for about one centimetre right by the tip of my nose, everything closer or further than that is a blurry and fuzzy mess. To use my phone without glasses I have to press it against my nose and can only see about half of the screen width clearly.

[โ€“] Psaldorn 6 points 7 months ago

I think they just meant night time is when people remove glasses, so that's when you notice the difference ๐Ÿ˜Ž

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

Are you one of those tiny old ladies with the 2 inch thick glasses that cover half their face?

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Do you have an option for eye surgery?

I did it with -8/9 R/L and they sit at -0.5/1 diopter now nine years post LASIK. Best decision I've ever made.

[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I've seen videos of eye surgery, no thank you I'm happy with my glasses and contact lenses

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I've seen videos too. LASIK with double laser is the least intrusive. Pop a Xanax and fifteen minutes later it's over.

I was enjoying the light show a lot. Very interesting experience and would do it again in a heartbeat if needed.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

The other issue is I'm pretty sure it's hugely expensive isn't it?

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

It's also not risk free. There are tons of YouTube videos talking about people's bad experiences with it including possible side effects, some of which are a dealbreaker for me like a mouse cursor having starbursts. No thank you, I will take my glasses over that. I'd never opt for eye surgery unless medically necessary.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Oof I'm circa -10/-11 and that's rough enough. I'd say an inch vision not a centimeter for me.