There are times when I like to bitch but this time I will try NOT to bitch. I have been staring at the computer screen for a long time. I don't recall ever having any issues with it. But as time went on and I kept staring more at it, I left that my eyes were getting a bit strained. I would get exhausted way earlier than expected, I wouldn't be able to work on things and worst of all, I wouldn't be able to read certain text unless I focused on it. That problem grew gradually until I finally said fuck it.



I tested my vision using some simple tests, I knew my right eye was a bit weak. Like 0.50 or 1 point drop but I knew I wouldn't have to worry about it. But since most of my work requires staring at small bits on the computer screen, I couldn't afford putting more stress on my eyes. Today I went ahead and booked one pair of glasses that are ideal for computer usages and actually have some nifty features that will allow me to work with small pixels without straining my eyes.



Normally I would go for a small frame like most of the people in Pakistan but since I am slightly more informed and I really do love myself I went with a Ray Ban type frame (yes, the frame is fake) which covers my eyes completely. Doing this ensures that my eyes don't have to refocus when viewing side angles, also the frame isn't that heavy & only a minor part of my viewing angle is hampered. I am not required to wear glasses all the time but it's a good idea to wear them when working on the system or reading or watching some movie.



I really had using glasses and most of them don't suit me at all, I only went with the RayBan type frame because I already have a set of RayBan and they look pretty good on me. The total cost is 4000 Rs which is quite high compared to what people normally pay but you can't take your eyes for granted and I don't mind spending some money on my own welfare. It's the least I can do for something that I rely on so much.



So, if you're reading this, don't wait for your vision to go out complete get them checked ASAP. Remember prevention is better than cure.



Here are the technical details:



RIGHT:

CYL 050

AXIS 10 DEGREE

VA 6/6



LEFT:

CYL 050

AXIS 160 DEGREE

VA 6/6



The correction I settled for was 0.50 for both eyes. According to the Doc, my eyes were fine but the Axis needed some correction. He said something about Irregular cornea or lens or something. I am sure about the word. And yes I will google this information and find out more about it but I guess glasses were something I was going to wear one day or another.