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Can you get Lasik done?
Best thing I ever did.
Best thing I ever did.
Recently (last 12 months) I have been struggling with my eyes at the tournaments, my eyes got tired by the end of the day quite often. And recently i even suffered a bad case of eye inflammation to my right eye which took whole week to heal. It was by then I noticed that my right eye didnt focus as well as my left (dominant) eye did. So I decided to have my eyes checked. The optometrician meassured my eyes and came up with interesting results. My left eye is basically perfect (0 dioptries) with just mild case of astigmatism, on the other hand my right eye is 0.5 shortsighted. So I got my first set of contact lens for my right eye on wednesday. The difference was BIG at the pool table! I mean like 400% BIG. The confidence boost in aiming/potting caused by clear vision in both eyes was totally insane, basically I used to "work" every shot focusing really hard to pot balls as I always had some extent of uncertainty in my aiming, now I am on autopilot even on long angle shots. There is "just" one issue - my eye doesnt like wearing the contact lens, it bothers my eye and basically I notice the contact lens all the times, I am not comfortable wearing them, it basically hurts my concentration. Even to put it in my eye is a big difficulty so I decided to go for the pool glasses (Dennis Talyor style to those in the know) and made the order, they may be done by the end of this week :wink: I will keep you updated, these glasses may actually help me to win something
I have the same issue.
Don't like anything touching my eyes either.
The constant sensation is a nuisance.
Fortunately, I was able to find a couple (Rayban) frames
that offered similar benefits of "pool glasses"-
while allowing me to also enjoy everyday aesthetics.
I completely support Mr. Taylor's contribution to the billiard world, and might even buy a pair myself.
My only hesitation is that they look like I'm going
to stamp bingo cards, instead of shooting pool. Lol.
The improved vision is a sure thing, but hopefully it gives
you back a little confidence in what you know you're able
to accomplish! Winning!
Don't like anything touching my eyes either.
The constant sensation is a nuisance.
Fortunately, I was able to find a couple (Rayban) frames
that offered similar benefits of "pool glasses"-
while allowing me to also enjoy everyday aesthetics.
I completely support Mr. Taylor's contribution to the billiard world, and might even buy a pair myself.
My only hesitation is that they look like I'm going
to stamp bingo cards, instead of shooting pool. Lol.
The improved vision is a sure thing, but hopefully it gives
you back a little confidence in what you know you're able
to accomplish! Winning!
Yup,5 mins ago i got my second test patch of contact lens,this time silocone-hydrogel type same brand,we will see
Keep in mind it takes awhile to get used to putting them in correctly. It' starts out as a struggle but before you know it you start just popping them in. Same with taking them out. Either way, they are 1000% better than those things that sit on the bridge of your nose for playing pool.
i can strongly recommend these billiard glasses by william currans
my game went up when i could finally see the ball...:thumbup:
http://www.williamcurranopticians.com/billiard-information.html
http://www.williamcurranopticians.com/billiard-lens-shapes.html
my game went up when i could finally see the ball...:thumbup:
http://www.williamcurranopticians.com/billiard-information.html
http://www.williamcurranopticians.com/billiard-lens-shapes.html
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I had LASIK done in 1996, and this past year I needed some work done on my left eye, they could not do LASIK again but they were able to do PRK. Seems they will not cut a flap in your cornea again after one was done years before.
Glasses and contacts were an option for me too, the only reason I went with the surgery was that it was free.
Had I known what PRK was really like, I would have passed.
Good luck with the glasses or contacts.
Glasses and contacts were an option for me too, the only reason I went with the surgery was that it was free.
Had I known what PRK was really like, I would have passed.
Good luck with the glasses or contacts.
I had PRK surgery (little different method than LASIK but same result) done 20 years ago and I think it may be little problem to do another surgery on the same eye
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JC
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I had PRK surgery (little different method than LASIK but same result) done 20 years ago and I think it may be little problem to do another surgery on the same eye
I had old fashioned radial keratotomy corrective surgery almost 40 years ago to fix bad nearsightendness and astigmatism and saw perfectly for 30 years at which time I started having trouble. At first I needed reading glasses and then I started not being able to see road signs clearly. I was concerned that I would need bi focals but after a checkup I was surprised to find it was all farsightedness. I got contacts lens' and suddenly could see the edge of the balls again. I also took some lessons about the same time but I'm not sure which helped me more. I am getting a little worried though because at 58 years old my eyes seem to be getting drier and more sensitive to the lens' and the prescription has progressed over the last 5 years from a +1.5 to a +3.0. For now it's all pretty much good but I may be headed toward glasses at some point which I have no doubt will severely hurt my pool game.
JC
Thank you for the kind words. Please check our billiard glasses design.
We have many lens shapes and frame styles to choose from.
Billiard Site: www.billiardglasses.com
Main Website: www.williamcurranopticians.com
bill it is always easy to recommend you...Thank you for the kind words. Please check our billiard glasses design.
We have many lens shapes and frame styles to choose from.
Billiard Site: www.billiardglasses.com
Main Website: www.williamcurranopticians.com
you deliver what you promise and have great customer service skills
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I second what Philly says.
I am 55 and just started wearing contacts about 8 months ago. It was very difficult for me at first - could NOT STAND to put them in my eyes. Stayed at it, it then muscle memory takes over. Pop them in and out easily.
All the diff in the world at the pool table (and frankly just life). Beats the snot out of wearing glasses IMO.
The ones I am going to get are very similar/almost identical in design
Are you keeping your source secret? I'm interested in knowing where you are getting it and approximate cost?
I'm also a PRK (done around Y2K) guy. Now I just can't see anything close up as I'm 50+ now. My faraway vision deteriorated a bit but I can still pass driving license test
No secret about it at all, it is just that I am from Czech Republic and I didnt see a point posting my source of optic help
http://www.fokusoptik.cz/uvod/ - these guys are n.1 here in Czech Republic with more than 100 places to go. As far as price policy they are also very good - the examination of my eyes was free of charge given I would order lens or glasses from them, otherwise it would have cost 300czk=13usd. And glasses will cost cca 5000czk=210usd, the cost of work is considerably lower here than in USA while quality of healthcare is pretty good
Thanks for the info. Now I got to know that you are from Czech Republic (didn't know/remember as you don't have your location displayed). Best luck and let us know how it goes.
Who would've thought a Czech person's name was "Lim"? I googled him just now. That's common last name in Singapore (of Chinese background).
I now work and live in Singapore (am a Californian) and many people here go over the border to Malaysia for their optical needs; apparently there is significant price difference.marek
did you have the lense prescription adjusted for pool...??
where the main focus is between 3 and 12 feet .....perfect for play on a 9 foot table
or adjusted for wharever size table you play on the most
if you did not you should discuss this with your optician
sorry i did not mention this sooner
bill currans billiard glasses he makes the lenses with your prescription then mofifies it as i described above
did you have the lense prescription adjusted for pool...??
where the main focus is between 3 and 12 feet .....perfect for play on a 9 foot table
or adjusted for wharever size table you play on the most
if you did not you should discuss this with your optician
sorry i did not mention this sooner
bill currans billiard glasses he makes the lenses with your prescription then mofifies it as i described above
Recently (last 12 months) I have been struggling with my eyes at the tournaments, my eyes got tired by the end of the day quite often. And recently i even suffered a bad case of eye inflammation to my right eye which took whole week to heal. It was by then I noticed that my right eye didnt focus as well as my left (dominant) eye did. So I decided to have my eyes checked. The optometrician meassured my eyes and came up with interesting results. My left eye is basically perfect (0 dioptries) with just mild case of astigmatism, on the other hand my right eye is 0.5 shortsighted. So I got my first set of contact lens for my right eye on wednesday. The difference was BIG at the pool table! I mean like 400% BIG. The confidence boost in aiming/potting caused by clear vision in both eyes was totally insane, basically I used to "work" every shot focusing really hard to pot balls as I always had some extent of uncertainty in my aiming, now I am on autopilot even on long angle shots. There is "just" one issue - my eye doesnt like wearing the contact lens, it bothers my eye and basically I notice the contact lens all the times, I am not comfortable wearing them, it basically hurts my concentration. Even to put it in my eye is a big difficulty so I decided to go for the pool glasses (Dennis Talyor style to those in the know
My amateur diagnosis (as someone who has worn contacts for decades) is that you need to change the brand of contacts you're wearing.
Different manufacturers make their contacts different sizes. This is something I learned way back when I was experiencing what you describe. So my optamologist switched me to Bausch & Lombs -- theirs were larger, covered my eye better, and the problem went away. Nowadays I wear Air Optix. Which are extremely comfortable. Your doctor should have access to all kinds of different lenses, though he may push a particular brand. Tell him you want to switch.
Lou Figueroa
The lenses in your eyes focus by changing their shape. As you get older the lenses harden up, isn't as flexible as you are when you're younger. The dynamic focus range is the first to suffer, so this is why you end up getting reading glasses, bi-focals and even tri-focals. Not unlike having a fantastic stroke when you're young, able to jump with a full length cue and now using a jump break.
If you're getting lasik or corrective surgery in your 40's, doctors will often advise monovision as a way to cope with aging eyes. This corrects one eye for distance, and the other eye for reading. Depending on your doctor, some will offer lifetime follow-ups or touch-ups at reduced cost.
PRK was a predecessor to Lasik and Lasek, the main difference is the first step at the cornea (outer layer of the eye). PRK abrades/cut the surface while Lasik cuts a flap into the cornea. If your cornea is too delicate for either, another alternative is cataract surgery. They replace your natural lens with an artificial one. Newer lenses are capable of multi-focus so you can do away with distance and reading glasses.
I'm not a doctor, information from a lifetime of visiting them and being explained why my high astigmatism and thin cornea isn't a good candidate.
If you're getting lasik or corrective surgery in your 40's, doctors will often advise monovision as a way to cope with aging eyes. This corrects one eye for distance, and the other eye for reading. Depending on your doctor, some will offer lifetime follow-ups or touch-ups at reduced cost.
PRK was a predecessor to Lasik and Lasek, the main difference is the first step at the cornea (outer layer of the eye). PRK abrades/cut the surface while Lasik cuts a flap into the cornea. If your cornea is too delicate for either, another alternative is cataract surgery. They replace your natural lens with an artificial one. Newer lenses are capable of multi-focus so you can do away with distance and reading glasses.
I'm not a doctor, information from a lifetime of visiting them and being explained why my high astigmatism and thin cornea isn't a good candidate.
Are you keeping your source secret? I'm interested in knowing where you are getting it and approximate cost?
I'm also a PRK (done around Y2K) guy. Now I just can't see anything close up as I'm 50+ now. My faraway vision deteriorated a bit but I can still pass driving license test