[pct-l] Re: lasik and altitude

[shelvinrock at comcast.net (shelvinrock@comcast.net)]

Another (KISS) option to contacts on the PCT: since I figure that I must wear sunglasses most of the time anyway while hiking (bright desert or high altitude sun), I decided not to wear my contacts at all; I bought bifocal aviator-type glasses instead, lightweight, scratch -resistant and polarized for use in any light - sunglasses by day, clear at night.  Found a two pair deal - i'll carry one, have the other sent if needed [i can see well enough without to make it to a postoffice in an emergency]. These puppys ain't cheap - but with luck and a little care, they'll last two-three years. 
Tim S. Albuquerque USAFrom kraig.mottar at verizon.net  Wed Oct 19 16:22:32 2005
From: kraig.mottar at verizon.net (Kraig Mottar)
Date: Wed Oct 19 17:26:04 2005
Subject: [pct-l] Lasik and altitude
Message-ID: <3599152.1129760552306.JavaMail.root@vms075.mailsrvcs.net>

I am nearsighted. I need glasses for reading especially. And if I read for long periods without my glasses, they cross.

One eye is stronger than the other. I do have 20:20 in one eye. about 20:75 or something like that, in the other. I have 20:200 when I was about 5, 6, 7, years old.

When I drive, according to my last licence (don't have on currently)
I must wear glasses when driving.

I wear glasses most of the time.

Peace,

Lraig

>From: GSL38@aol.com
>Date: Wed Oct 19 16:32:53 CDT 2005
>To: kraig.mottar@verizon.net, lbealsjr@gmail.com, pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
>Subject: Re: [pct-l] Lasik and altitude

>It is myopia which is for nearsightedness.? This can be corrected with ACC.? Painless and easy.? Done in minutes.? Any Lasik or ACC surgery does not prevent aging of the eyes.? Like Mike said, the eyes still continue to age so in 10 years or so, I will probably need reading glasses or they may have even better correction options available.
>Donna Smith