Glasses - single vision verses progressives

[Brown Eyed Girl]

Ok stupid question.. my last eye test (8-9 years ago)
I was 20/12 left eye and 20/15 right eye..
the Dr. told me as I approached 40 I would start seeing
my eyes change.. ( I was over 40 at the time)
so.. I cannot read the fine print (mags/news print)
(I strain and my head hurts)
at my desk.. But if I go outside to sun or sit under a reading
lamp I am fine.. ( I read 6 magazines last week at one sitting
cover to cover)
so should I get another test? or am I now "mortal" with 20/20 (or close) vision??

You really should go in for an exam. Trust me, vision issues are not something to ignore. You may be able to get by with just getting the "readers" from any drugstore, but you're overdue for an exam so I definitely would get that done and see what the results are.

[ragtopW]

Ok stupid question.. my last eye test (8-9 years ago)
I was 20/12 left eye and 20/15 right eye..
the Dr. told me as I approached 40 I would start seeing
my eyes change.. ( I was over 40 at the time)
so.. I cannot read the fine print (mags/news print)
(I strain and my head hurts)
at my desk.. But if I go outside to sun or sit under a reading
lamp I am fine.. ( I read 6 magazines last week at one sitting
cover to cover)
so should I get another test? or am I now "mortal" with 20/20 (or close) vision??

You really should go in for an exam. Trust me, vision issues are not something to ignore. You may be able to get by with just getting the "readers" from any drugstore, but you're overdue for an exam so I definitely would get that done and see what the results are.

this just in.. I changed the 60 watt bulbs for 100 watts ( yes tonight)
and I can see..
but yeah I need to go in for the "full" checkup...
50 is next year..

[Salukulady]

Ok stupid question.. my last eye test (8-9 years ago)
I was 20/12 left eye and 20/15 right eye..
the Dr. told me as I approached 40 I would start seeing
my eyes change.. ( I was over 40 at the time)
so.. I cannot read the fine print (mags/news print)
(I strain and my head hurts)
at my desk.. But if I go outside to sun or sit under a reading
lamp I am fine.. ( I read 6 magazines last week at one sitting
cover to cover)
so should I get another test? or am I now "mortal" with 20/20 (or close) vision??

Get your eyes checked. At our age we gotta watch out for, glaucoma, diabetes, and the early signs of macular degeneration.