There have been times in the past that purchasing eye glasses was a real stressor. This time, it was so easy! This is as it should be. I have two vision insurances, and got the card out for the second insurance, but forgot to take it with me. Apparently, the eye care professionals could access my coverage on line, so it was not that big a deal that I left the card at home. This is one more example of my recent ditzy behavior.
I purchased the eye glasses. They said it would be up to two weeks before the glasses were ready. I was not too concerned. That was on Saturday.
Thursday evening, I received a text that my glasses were ready. I received the text between two meetings I had that evening. I had a few minutes between the meetings, but was not sure how long it would take to get my glasses. So, I waited till after work the next day. I was in and out of the store in less than 10 minutes; maybe even less than 5 minutes. It was all so easy!
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Thursday, June 25, 2015
Eyeglasses, Part Two
I heard from Vision Mart https://www.eyemartexpress.com/stores/view/id/9 today. The tech who sold me glasses called, and explained that they received the lens, but had a problem with the frames. She asked me to call her. I did. She explained that the frames broke while the lens were being installed. They could order new frames, but it would take 3 weeks. I could go in and choose another frame, and they would have to re-do the lens, and that would take up to 2 weeks, but probably not. I told her I would go in and select new frames. But I got to thinking about it. I really liked those other frames, and I have my prescription sunglasses, so I can wait the extra time. The sales rep will not be there tomorrow, she said, so I think I will just call her back Saturday and tell her to get the frames, if they still have the lens.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Going Hollywood, or Going Dark
Well, I kept my eye exam appointment with Texas Tech Eye Consultants http://texastechphysicians.com/ on June 19, 2015, and was delighted. The office staff, the clinical staff, and the optometrist were great. For the first time in I do not know how long, Dr. Crossnoe told me that she was able to correct my vision to 20/20. Most of the previous optometrists I saw told me something like "This is the best we can do." I settled. I wonder. Maybe I should not have settled.
Dr. Crossnoe could not identify a nerve problem that the optometrist I last saw told me about. I really think that prior optometrist was angry with me because I could not perform correctly for his "field of vision" exam. He all but called me a liar because I could not do the exam. I think he invented this nerve problem so he could use a new machine he had. I really felt like I was being manipulated. I am so glad I cancelled the follow up exam. By the way, when I called in to do so, I was told I could not do so. Who says?
The exam at the Texas Tech Eye Consultants was straight forward. Everything was explained in transparent language. No nerve problems were identified. I was tested for glaucoma. My eyes were dilated to check for retinal problems. That I have cataracts was noted, and that the cataracts should not be obstructing my vision was noted.
So, my eye exam was on a Friday, and Saturday morning, I went to Vision Mart https://www.eyemartexpress.com/stores/view/id/9 to get glasses. The tech who assisted me was great, she was willing to explore all of the options and their various costs. I opted for HD lens, and two pair of glasses, one with polarized sunglasses lens, and one with clear lens. I was not surprised that I would have to wait from 6 to 14 business days to get my glasses. My eye glass prescription has never been completed the same day. So, wow, I was amazed that a few hours later, I received a text that one of my 2 pair of eye glasses was ready.
I was so excited. I retrieved the eyeglasses, and was amazed to learn that the sunglasses were ready! And, they were great! Wow! So, I wore them out, and wore them as much as I could. I went to an outdoor play that night, and finally had to change back to the clear/transitions lens in the old pair of glasses so I could see outside in the dark, and drive home in the dark.
But, my vision with the new sunglasses is so much better than the old pair of glasses, I do everything I can to wear the sunglasses, even turning on lights in my house and office!
So, when I went to work Monday, people were asking me if I "went Hollywood" or was "going dark?" I was not sure what "going dark" meant, but I think it means being angry, anti- authority, and in general anti-establishment.
So, I explained my situation Many of my colleagues could relate to being in limbo until they were able to get their new pair of glasses. A few of my co-workers understood the HD and polarization of UV rays my sunglasses offered.
I do not care if my co-workers think I "went Hollywood." Come on, if they do not know me by now, they will never know me. I am wearing this sunglasses as a survival tool. Pure and simple.
Dr. Crossnoe could not identify a nerve problem that the optometrist I last saw told me about. I really think that prior optometrist was angry with me because I could not perform correctly for his "field of vision" exam. He all but called me a liar because I could not do the exam. I think he invented this nerve problem so he could use a new machine he had. I really felt like I was being manipulated. I am so glad I cancelled the follow up exam. By the way, when I called in to do so, I was told I could not do so. Who says?
The exam at the Texas Tech Eye Consultants was straight forward. Everything was explained in transparent language. No nerve problems were identified. I was tested for glaucoma. My eyes were dilated to check for retinal problems. That I have cataracts was noted, and that the cataracts should not be obstructing my vision was noted.
So, my eye exam was on a Friday, and Saturday morning, I went to Vision Mart https://www.eyemartexpress.com/stores/view/id/9 to get glasses. The tech who assisted me was great, she was willing to explore all of the options and their various costs. I opted for HD lens, and two pair of glasses, one with polarized sunglasses lens, and one with clear lens. I was not surprised that I would have to wait from 6 to 14 business days to get my glasses. My eye glass prescription has never been completed the same day. So, wow, I was amazed that a few hours later, I received a text that one of my 2 pair of eye glasses was ready.
I was so excited. I retrieved the eyeglasses, and was amazed to learn that the sunglasses were ready! And, they were great! Wow! So, I wore them out, and wore them as much as I could. I went to an outdoor play that night, and finally had to change back to the clear/transitions lens in the old pair of glasses so I could see outside in the dark, and drive home in the dark.
But, my vision with the new sunglasses is so much better than the old pair of glasses, I do everything I can to wear the sunglasses, even turning on lights in my house and office!
So, when I went to work Monday, people were asking me if I "went Hollywood" or was "going dark?" I was not sure what "going dark" meant, but I think it means being angry, anti- authority, and in general anti-establishment.
So, I explained my situation Many of my colleagues could relate to being in limbo until they were able to get their new pair of glasses. A few of my co-workers understood the HD and polarization of UV rays my sunglasses offered.
I do not care if my co-workers think I "went Hollywood." Come on, if they do not know me by now, they will never know me. I am wearing this sunglasses as a survival tool. Pure and simple.
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