I is Old-Flower Eyes

I have perfect eyesight and I attributed that to good genes. My parents and siblings are all perfect eyesight. I was hoping to pass on that good genes to the kids but apparently, my genes are nothing compared to Daddy Lim's. The kids are blind bats even before they turned 10. Zzzzzz. 

I was told that people who have perfect eyesight become long sighted faster. I have realised that my eyesight had deteriorated since a few years back. Trying to thread a needle successfully requires me to hold the needle at a distance. But it was still good as thankfully threading needle isn't a daily affair. 

Quite some months back, I realised that I had troubles reading small fonts, particularly in the morning and night. I went to the optician and was told that I had mild long sightedness but nothing serious enough to require glasses. Long sightedness is made worse in dim light conditions. No wonder. 

I chose to remain status quo. I thought that I wouldn't get used to glasses. I had tried color contact lenses and no prescription sunglasses and both left my eyes strained and tired. 

The situation can only worsen. At times when my eyes are tired, I cannot even read the words on the laptop screen properly. I write really tiny words and I sometimes no longer am able to read my own writing. Hohoho. This called for another visit to the optician.

I was told again that it is mild. I could spend hundreds on prescribed lenses or $18 on off the shelf, old people looking 老花眼镜. I opted for the latter, in case I hated it. I chose the most non old people looking color. Tadah!

I is old-flower!

I had thought that I wouldn't get used to the glasses but was pleasantly surprised how the subtitles on the videos now become crystal clear. Woooooooo... I like. I tried wearing them during work but realised that video calls are tough. The constant head movement makes me dizzy. 

The glasses have now becomes a staple in the nights when I am using my phone. Ugly? Never mind, nobody else sees. Hoho.

Mummy Lim