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Thread ID: 125019	2012-06-02 01:59:00	Prescription Glasses	pctek (84)	PC World Chat

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1279130	2012-06-03 23:18:00	pctek ... can I ask where you got your eyes tested and did you get any sort of written report, apart from the script, as to any other problems you may be having (astigmatism) ?? Just curious as SWMBO'd went for an eye exam at a well known (retail) eye / spectacle shop and they told her she was developing cataracts and had some other problem which was also possibly degenerative. I was surprised they never gave her a report so that it could be passed on to her GP > Specialist ... however, she still has to pick up her glasses and will be asking for a report then.	SP8's (9836)
1279131	2012-06-04 01:40:00	The prescription was from Martin and Lobb in Invercargill. I just emailed and asked them for it. If they didn't still have it I just would have gone for another test here. I also get the health check - in fact that one more often - glaucoma runs in my family. A general test should test for glasses and health. If they detect anything they may want to do more comprehensive tests. They don't just hand you the prescription, you have to ask for it, I guess they assume you will get glasses from them. Any optical place can do a test for the prescription. Cataracts can take ages to become a problem. My mother has had cataracts and retinopathy for a few years now, she did get referred to a specialist eventually, who then got some more specialists, she has 3 things with her eyes so makes it a bit tricky for surgery and they said there was a risk it would be a stuff up and she'd lose the sight. So she's waiting until it's so bad she might as well risk it then. They'll do one at a time then. Me - I just have to have the glaucoma checking every 3 years or so for now. My glasses prescription hasn't changed in years and years. Started off bad and remained that way, lol.	pctek (84)
1279132	2012-06-04 02:56:00	Double post. Forum seems to be hanging from time to time. :)	Trev (427)
1279133	2012-06-04 02:57:00	pctek ... can I ask where you got your eyes tested and did you get any sort of written report, apart from the script, as to any other problems you may be having (astigmatism) ?? Just curious as SWMBO'd went for an eye exam at a well known (retail) eye / spectacle shop and they told her she was developing cataracts and had some other problem which was also possibly degenerative. I was surprised they never gave her a report so that it could be passed on to her GP > Specialist ... however, she still has to pick up her glasses and will be asking for a report then. Just till your wife to go to her doctor and till them you had an eye test and they picked up cataracts. Your doctor will either make you an appointment or give you a cover letter to see a specialist. That is all I did. Have had both eyes done. You don't need the original test results as the specialist will re-test them. Anyway if he did he will contact your optician himself. :)	Trev (427)
1279134	2012-06-04 02:58:00	I had cataracts in both eyes. The right one was bad so I had a lense implant, now have 20/20 vision in that eye, cost $3,500. The left eye is not too bad yet. I use my old glasses with the right lense knocked out when on the computer. I can now drive at night which I couldn't do before the implant. Eyes with Cataracts are very sensitive to bright lights, one tail light can look like six. Polaroids help a lot in daylight. Is it possible to get clear, or very pale Polaroids for night driving?	mzee (3324)
1279135	2012-06-04 03:24:00	Yup, they give you a referral, you may not even get a letter from the optometrist. The eye specialist can be at a public hospital or private clinic. Depending on the urgency, the latter you pay. IME, they just make the phone call and you can then agree on dates/times. There's only a few eye specialists anyway .. The eye test prescription, if you ask they will give you a prescription card (traveller's card).	Nomad (952)
1279136	2012-06-04 04:44:00	Polaroids help a lot in daylight. Is it possible to get clear, or very pale Polaroids for night driving? Polarisers, by their very nature must cut out 50% or more of the incident light, so no, there's no pale polariser for night driving. I have some real issues with people wanting a dark lens to help them deal with headlights. Yes, a dark lens would help with headlights, but it will also conceal everything that is not lit up like a headlight. That rabbit - you won't see it. That drunk lying on the road - you won't see him. That motorbike coming towards you - is actually a car with the right headlight not working, and you're going to clip it on your drivers side. That tree across the road, that rock slide, that slip, you won't see them till you've hit them if you drive at night wearing sunnies. Please don't do it folks! Yes, as we age we struggle a lot more with glare from headlights, to the point where most people aged 50+ have begun to deliberately avoid night driving. I suggest anyone else wearing sunglasses at night should avoid night driving as well.	Paul.Cov (425)
1279137	2012-06-04 07:09:00	Thanks for the response pctek ... and Paul. Question to Paul regarding "Polarisers" ... I use them for fishing & shooting and am aware of the 50% factor ... the wife has been told that she should be wearing UV400 lenses due to damage already done by sun exposure. Does the UV400 filter also "darken the picture" or does it work on a different optical principle ?? As to "the rabbit on the road" ... it's only women that try to stop or attempt to avoid them, which in turn puts up everyone's insurance premiums ... and resulted in AMI Insurance down the gurgler ... :D	SP8's (9836)
1279138	2012-06-04 09:31:00	I had a free eye test from Specsavers a couple of months ago (my first ever). I'm still waiting to be contacted offering a huge discount... I forgot to ask them for the prescription. Do I have a right to it given that 'they' paid for the test?	BBCmicro (15761)
1279139	2012-06-04 10:02:00	I have some real issues with people wanting a dark lens to help them deal with headlights. What about those, I think it's refractive lenses? My mum got recommended them for night driving. BBC Micro: yes, ask. I asked for mine 3 years after I went for the test.	pctek (84)
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