Gary S
DonO wrote:
Rick, Thanks for the input. I'm considering everyone's comments. Right now I wear glases to see normal everyday stuff, to work on the pc, to drive, etc.
But to tie, I have to take my glasses off, especially for mice and smaller. Then the hook and materials come into magnified crystal clear view, down to size 32 Mustad. But then to find some material or a tool away from the vise, I have to put my glasses back on. I think I have natural macro vision, if there is such a thing (Hey, Nick- maybe I invented it). People can't believe I tie the 32's with no magnification- until they see me do it.
I'm still doing research, and I'll let you guys know what I decide. If I go blind, I can still let Dr. Demento do all the tying. But then you'll only get crazy flies like ducks and platypusus.
DonO
----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Zieger
To: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 5:56 AM
Subject: Re: [VFB] Lasik eye surgery and flytying
Don Lasik can correct you for far or near. One of the problems is that about age 45 we loose most of our focusing ability and need to get bifocal to read.
Over time the lens in the eye can change index of refraction and cause you to get more nearsighted or farsighted. That is why some of the lasix folks have to go back to glasses.
Also there are some surgeons who do not do as good as job as others do.
Bottom line is that if you are over 45 then you are probably going to be wearing glasses while you tie.
One alternative is to have one eye done for far and the other for near. this does mess up your depth perception.
Rick
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