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talkingmime

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6. I wear the biggest lenses possible in metal frames with the springy things in the folding part.

Fri Mar 8, 2013, 10:14 AM

Mar 2013

I like having peripheral vision without having to turn my head. My computer glasses (on now) have small lenses, but I don't really need peripheral vision when I'm typing. They're just lighter and have a tighter focus than my regular bifocals.

I honestly don't like the 1950's heavy black plastic frame look. It needs masking tape over the nose bridge or something to be authentic. Every pair I've ever had has been metal framed. They don't break either.

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Views on eyeglass styles [View all] BainsBane Mar 2013 OP

what are the 80s styles? OriginalGeek Mar 2013 #1

bigger lenses BainsBane Mar 2013 #2

Not nuts about the look but as a multifocal wearer I expect they're great. nolabear Mar 2013 #3

I have to buy new glasses this weekend BainsBane Mar 2013 #4

If you have never bought eyeglasses online... MicaelS Mar 2013 #15

Zenni has been good for me. Graybeard Mar 2013 #27

I've bought from Warby Parker and have loved them! Agschmid Mar 2013 #28

Ohhh, meh OriginalGeek Mar 2013 #5

i dont like them. i know they are popular, but i do not think a good frame on any face. nt seabeyond Mar 2013 #50

I wear the biggest lenses possible in metal frames with the springy things in the folding part. talkingmime Mar 2013 #6

I agree with you - I hate having the little lenses framing my view csziggy Mar 2013 #16

Well don't bother with Pearl or Lenscrafters. They don't have any large frames. talkingmime Mar 2013 #17

I've been going to a local chain csziggy Mar 2013 #18

I have to use bifocals. I haven't seen half-frames in forever, but I do remember them. talkingmime Mar 2013 #19

I have bifocals for the computer csziggy Mar 2013 #20

I can use my bifocals on the computer if I tip my head back in nose-bleed position. talkingmime Mar 2013 #21

Have you thought about the no line ones BainsBane Mar 2013 #22

I've thought about transitionals, but I sort of like the line to clue me in as to focal distance. talkingmime Mar 2013 #23

Be careful with that tilting csziggy Mar 2013 #31

I know I shouldn't but nolabear Mar 2013 #36

Oh, we all gave Dad a hard time about it csziggy Mar 2013 #41

I'm a heavy multi-tasker. There are generally three, sometimes four monitors on. talkingmime Mar 2013 #46

I love my computer bifocals! csziggy Mar 2013 #51

I've thought of getting transitional trifocals to handle the job - distance monitors, close, reading talkingmime Mar 2013 #53

Transitionals wouldn't work for me csziggy Mar 2013 #55

I like the line so I can distinguish, but I'm willing to give transitionals a try. talkingmime Mar 2013 #56

Yes - I had dual monitors for a while when I was playing around csziggy Mar 2013 #57

I've got a really powerful box with the two monitors I mentioned and a laptop in use at all times. talkingmime Mar 2013 #58

I no longer shoot for high powered csziggy Mar 2013 #59

The multi-function ones have served me well. I only buy HP, mostly for reliability. talkingmime Mar 2013 #60

Maybe the multifunction drivers have gotten better csziggy Mar 2013 #61

I always used Epson for dot matrix, Brother for typewriters, and HP for printers. talkingmime Mar 2013 #62

I agree with the HP printers being cost effective csziggy Mar 2013 #63

HP's moving toward pure-ink cartridges (hold more than the head in cartridge kinds). talkingmime Mar 2013 #66

I know I use more cyan than any other color csziggy Mar 2013 #70

They're called "spring temples", just so ya know. SPN* trof Mar 2013 #29

Thank you. I couldn't think of the term. talkingmime Mar 2013 #45

Jeeez I hated those. I was always breaking the frames, usually playing basketball. Hoyt Mar 2013 #76

Gosh, that style is unbecoming imo. Helen Reddy Mar 2013 #7

you haven't seen them around? BainsBane Mar 2013 #11

Besides, Helen Reddy Mar 2013 #8

What do I think? Ew. Bertha Venation Mar 2013 #9

me too BainsBane Mar 2013 #10

I still have mine from the 80's. progressoid Mar 2013 #12

I have a pair of hipster Ray Ban glasses tammywammy Mar 2013 #13

i had a pair that weighed at least five pounds. awful memories of junior high. just awful. backtoblue Mar 2013 #14

The ones I got in November are a bit larger, kcass1954 Mar 2013 #24

those look nice BainsBane Mar 2013 #25

Oh I know, and I didn't like them any better in the 80s than I do now. kcass1954 Mar 2013 #26

Zenni Optical and goggles4U are both good websites. Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2013 #30

did you use a picture BainsBane Mar 2013 #35

No. Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2013 #37

I need sturdy glasses BainsBane Mar 2013 #39

I have to get plastic too. Lenses and frames. Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2013 #42

when you order online BainsBane Mar 2013 #48

My prescription did not give the pupil distance Digit Mar 2013 #71

Thanks BainsBane Mar 2013 #72

I wear readers, which are small for a reason. But large glasses are more flattering Honeycombe8 Mar 2013 #32

I prefer rectangular shaped glasses BainsBane Mar 2013 #33

Square or rectangle, yes, is what I meant. Just not round or oval. nt Honeycombe8 Mar 2013 #34

Do you need anything different BainsBane Mar 2013 #43

I wear readers. No prescription. I buy them at discount stores. Honeycombe8 Mar 2013 #47

sorry BainsBane Mar 2013 #49

Don't know about the 80's... triguy46 Mar 2013 #38

those are the 80s style BainsBane Mar 2013 #40

I really like those! n/t kurtzapril4 Mar 2013 #52

I'll wear any kind that's comfortable on the nose RILib Mar 2013 #44

I once wanted to try on round frames such as Joseph Kennedy and James Joyce wore: hedgehog Mar 2013 #54

I had a pair of those, but I lost them. hunter Mar 2013 #64

I just ordered TuxedoKat Mar 2013 #65

PIc of SO's daughter walking in Manhattan from Books&Liquor blog... HereSince1628 Mar 2013 #67

They look nice on her! BainsBane Mar 2013 #68

Certainly evidence of BIG lenses on glasses HereSince1628 Mar 2013 #69

Classic cashmere coat there!!! Classy!!! Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2013 #73

Swifty sez mockmonkey Mar 2013 #74

I was just looking at some like that on Zenni Optical BainsBane Mar 2013 #75

Brett Somers mockmonkey Mar 2013 #77