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Kev Murphy:
Had my eyes tested 3 weeks ago, results not good.
I have difficulty in reading text on computer screen or phone.
New glasses required, with word that I must wear them at all times when I drive or ride.
Glasses have not yet arrived.
Also have to budget, as glasses cost over $1000. (Bifocal, photo sensitive)

Specialist appointment in Mount Gambier next Monday to address loss of vision due to cataracts (20% loss of vision) A friend is driving me to and from my appointment, they do not bulk bill.
Waiting list for surgery unknown at the moment (at another mega cost)

Bugger, isn't it a bitch to grow old?

Williamson:

--- Quote from: Kev Murphy on February 18, 2023, 04:07:47 PM ---Bugger, isn't it a bitch to grow old?

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Don't know, will let you know in a few years.

Re. bifocals, I had trouble getting use to them, so I went multifocals.  This was ten years or more back, best specs ever.  Sharp and crisp vison for reading, watching speedo and GPS, and better vision in medium and long range.

Shoulda gone to Specsavers, I get two pair multifocals (one pair clear lenses, the other tinted) for around $300, after private health insurance rebate around $100.  I get new pairs every second year or so.

Re. cataracts, I had both eyes done, must be 15 years ago.  Took a coupla weeks for cloudy vision to come good and night vision much better.  Don't remember the cost, as I'm guessing the private health insurance took most of the sting out of the bill.

For what it's worth, when it comes to renewing your licence, there's a question about any medical conditions that effects your driving / riding.  DON"T answer yes, unless your driving / riding is REALLY effected.  A 78 yo mate of mine (a bit of a goody two shoes) answered YES, VicRoads took away his licence.  I said, Graham, "You were driving okay just a coupla weeks back."  (We were giving his Honda S2000 a real work-out in the twisties over Mount Hotham without a problem.)  He said, "Yeah I shoulda shut up."

There's an appeal process, pretty arduous and expensive, and he wasn't successful.  He's had to sell his motor home, XR6, XR6 & Turbo and Suzuki 4WD.  Keeping the Honda S200, next trip over the hill will be my turn to drive.

And his wife is really happy about doing all of the driving.

Wild Rose:
Not good Kev
But I have been wearing Bifocals for a number of years. You just got to make sure they fit with your helmet on

Re. bifocals, I had trouble getting use to them, so I went multifocals. 
I couldn't get used to multifocals, I would get half way through an intersection before I could read the street name so I went back to Bifocals

Kev Murphy:
Already chose the frames to fit my helmet, Leo  :thumb

Williamson:

--- Quote from: Wild Rose on February 18, 2023, 04:47:57 PM ---Not good Kev
But I have been wearing Bifocals for a number of years. You just got to make sure they fit with your helmet on

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Yes, a very good point.

Which reminds me, I take my helmet to the store and try 'em with my helmet on.  The young guy mumbled something last time (with my hearing and the helmet on, I really did hear what he said) so asked him if he said that I looked like Tom Cruise?  He said no, and that he asked if I was going for a cruise on my bike later.

But I felt good for 30 seconds.

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