[mothered]

Greetings everyone,

So after 20+ years of hammering my PCs day In, day out, the time has arrived to get glasses. My vision Is fine whilst on my systems- I have no Issues whatsoever there. However long-distance Is problematic. Some days It's not too bad, whilst other days becomes a blur to some degree. As such, I get migraines. I made the appointment today and shall see the eye doctor the following week.

Those who've gone through the transition, what's It like for the very first time when wearing glasses?

[Byrdonawire]

You may have headaches​ at first. I have had stigmatism added to my contacts and it's like I went from hd to 4k lol. You will notice a difference and the headaches will go away if any over time.

[Shinoa]

I had glasses since I was a little kid, but from what I remember it hurts your head a little for the first couple of weeks and everything looks funny, but after a few weeks it gets better and you don't notice it. What's your prescription? If it's not to low it probably won't hurt much

[Ecks]

I used to wear glasses to blur my vision, I am almost deaf so my eyesight is still like an eagle, but back in school I would get migraines and nosebleeds from trying to read, to this day if I am going to read a book or anything where I will be spending hours at a time with small font I wear a pair of plastic 1$ glasses that are scratched to all hell. Helps me keep focus and keeps me from popping aspirin like skittles.

[mothered]

What's your prescription?

I haven't seen the eye doctor as yet. I made the appointment earlier today, so I shall get a full examination next week.

Thanks for your advice and everyone who've posted thus far. You've all been a big help with what to expect.

[Oni]

It's strange, because growing up I always heard computers would affect my eyesight later in life. I still have 20/15 vision. Maybe it has to do with what kind of monitor you use or how often you take breaks. That being said, I did wear prescription glasses when I was younger.

[Ecks]

Sounds like you might have been in the same boat as me @Oni
<-20/5

[Bish0pQ]

I have the same issue as you my friend, though I haven't been in the IT field for so long. I can see fine on TV/PC screens, and from closeby I can also see fine. It's the small letters at a (semi)long distance where I have troubles with.

I personally don't want glasses because I think it doesn't look good on me, but sooner or later, I can't deny the problem any longer I'm afraid.

[Asura]

When I first wore glasses, it was very trippy. Like everything was so close to me. My left vision is so poor that I cannot even see faces that well from a distance. My right vision is not too bad but definitely better than my left. Before the time I was able to afford glasses, I relied on my right eye the most during my high school days. Now, I have to get new ones because my vision on the left eye changed.

Don't know if this would help anyone but there is a software called Flux that helps reduce eye strains by tinting the screen orange. It helps me a lot.

[mothered]

In response to all above, I'm fine on my PCs, I have no problem whatsoever In viewing and distinguishing all chars. Even the smallest of fineprint Is easily viewed. It's viewing distant objects that's the Issue. For example, when I go outdoors and walk along the sidewalk and look at car's license plates (as they pass by) It's a blur- particularly when I'm out for a long period of time.

@Oni, perhaps you're right with the monitor and lack of breaks. It may well have contributed to where my vision stands today.
@Bish0pQ, the small letters "from a distance" Is also problematic for me.
@Asura, You've nailed It. Distant viewing Is an Issue for me In all facets, Inclusive of distinguishing faces.
@"n3r0x1d3", you may well be correct. I'll see what my examination reveals next week.

Once again, thanks kindly to everyone with your replies. You've truly helped a lot.