True test....

Well today I'm being tested of my computer knowledge. My glasses broke and because I haven't a spare, I'm working almost blind. All I have to do is switch out this power supply.

1. Unplug the computer. (unpluggs a cord)
2. Unscrew power supply. AAAARRRRGGGHHHHHH... dang that hurts!!!!!!!!! <IMG SRC="smilies/mad.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/mad.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0">

Just kidding.... <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

I managed to break my glasses on Saturday where the frame meets the earpeice, and right now, they're being welded back together. So... I sitting with my frace about a foot away from the monitor to see what the heck I'm typing. By the time I get my glasses back, I'll really be blind. <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">

I took them to a jeweler to have them fixed and as soon as I get back to work, my boss asked me to go to a branch to work on a computer. I told him that I have a restriction on my license, so I didn't think it would be a good idea for me to drive there. This is going to be a loooong day. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

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Originally posted by Connman:
<STRONG>So... I sitting with my frace about a foot away from the monitor to see what the heck I'm typing. By the time I get my glasses back, I'll really be blind. <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">

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Hope the radiation from your screen doesn't fry them..... <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Thats gotta suck, I'm glad that I can see without my glasses

What's wrong with you, sending your glasses to the jewelers because the earpiece broke? Find a paper clip and perform emergency surgery. WHat kind of nerd/geek are you? That's like 1st grade nerd education.

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Originally posted by Kymera:
<STRONG>What's wrong with you, sending your glasses to the jewelers because the earpiece broke? Find a paper clip and perform emergency surgery. WHat kind of nerd/geek are you? That's like 1st grade nerd education.</STRONG>

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Well I just got them back!!! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

It wasn't just the part that goes over my ear. It was the entire piece of metal that goes from the frame to my ear. Plus, my frames are a little different from regular frames. Here is a pic of the corner that was repaired. If the pic doesn't show, keep hitting refresh. It should work eventually.

How many of us here wear glasses?

I do. Astigmatism with a hint of myopia.

Started wearing glasses at 14. Both eyes are astigmatized so contacts and Laser surgery are out. <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0"> First time I put on my glasses it was like holy cheese Batman this is what the world looks like. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Glasses since I was 10 but at least the prescription has never changed....(no bottle bottoms....) <IMG SRC="smilies/tongue.gif" border="0">

Glasses for last 10 years - plus a bad case of photophobia (light sensitivity). It blows peoples mind when I walk into a dim room with my dark glasses on (think limo tint) and can still see fine! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Sorry - double posted <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">

My compliments to the person who fixed your glasses.......that is a damn tough piece of silver soldering......take it from someone who has a tig or ox/aceteleyne torch in his hand at least 4 hours a day

Usta have glasses, but went in for the RK surgery 'bout 8 years ago & it was a "life event". My vision B-4 was 20-400 (just could see the "Big E") but now I am 20-20!!!!

If you ever consider having this done, DON'T PRICE SHOP THIS ONE!!! Get references.

i dont wear glasses and i hope i dont need them anytime soon. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

I do wear them, short sighted - can only see close up, but I don't like contacts so stuck with these "jam jar's in a frame" (just kidding, not that bad).

However, there is a new laser surgery out that claims it can give you better than 20:20 vision (depending on how bad you are in the first place). My friend is considering it (he is registered blind, and has a driving license).

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Originally posted by Geek #1:
<STRONG>I do wear them, short sighted - can only see close up, but I don't like contacts so stuck with these "jam jar's in a frame" (just kidding, not that bad).

However, there is a new laser surgery out that claims it can give you better than 20:20 vision (depending on how bad you are in the first place). My friend is considering it (he is registered blind, and has a driving license).</STRONG>

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I've thought alot about having the surgery....I wore my old contacts yesterday to see what it would be like (sort of). With glasses I can see fine at distance but have to take them off for close-up work. With contacts (and, after surgery so my eye doctor tells me) I can see fine at distance but can't see crap up close. So my options seem to be wear glasses and take them off when I need to see up close, or get the surgery and carry reading glasses for close-up work. I tried bifocals a couple years ago with very bad results.....I'd be real curious to hear from others who have had the surgery.....

Got 20/15, Had the Airforce pounding my door down.

well last time I checked my eyes they were 40/20 30/20 so I dont know if thats ok or what, this was 3 years ago, never went to see a doc. But Ive found my vision goin blury once in a wire pretty strange.

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Originally posted by pakprotector:
<STRONG>Started wearing glasses at 14. Both eyes are astigmatized so contacts and Laser surgery are out. <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0"> ...</STRONG>

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Actually, I've seen disposable contacts for astigmatism - so "permanent" ones should also be available.

I still prefer glasses though, even though they are a PAIN to keep clean and smudge free.

Connman, that is such a quick tape and paper clip type of fix. I've had glasses since 1st grade (now I wear contacts), and that kind of damage can be fixed with a reqular soldering iron, some gum, a piece of bread, two big marbles and a little time.

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Originally posted by Kymera:
<STRONG>Connman, that is such a quick tape and paper clip type of fix. I've had glasses since 1st grade (now I wear contacts), and that kind of damage can be fixed with a reqular soldering iron, some gum, a piece of bread, two big marbles and a little time.</STRONG>

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LOL

I guess I'm just not that good of a geek!!!!! <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">

To: Ad3pT

Naw I've tried every conceivable contact available. I can wear a left contact OK, but the right contact is very troublesome. Factor in that I work in a very dusty environment and like you glasses are the choice! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

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Originally posted by Sowulo:
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I've thought alot about having the surgery....I'd be real curious to hear from others who have had the surgery.....</STRONG>

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I had Lasik surgery done earlier this year. Surgery was for my nearsightedness and astigmatism. I am now 20/20 w/o astigmatism. Only problems is that my eyes are dry if i don't get enough sleep. I also noticed that I can't see things real close up as well as I used to, but i can't still read books well and fast. <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0"> You are right. It doesn't help those in need of reading glasses that are also nearsighted. I highly recommend it for those extremely nearsighted people and/or people with astigmatism. You see, the laser will reshape the lens to eliminate the imperfections that cause astigmatism. go to www.lowryeye.com for further info. this is the surgeon that cut my eyes out and put them back in. <IMG SRC="smilies/rolleyes.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/rolleyes.gif" border="0">

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Originally posted by NakMess:
<STRONG>this is the surgeon that cut my eyes out and put them back in. <IMG SRC="smilies/rolleyes.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/rolleyes.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

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Eeeewww! This makes me want to schedule an appointment for tomorrow.....NOT! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Thanks for the rest of your feedback.... <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">