so sorry now
#42
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Fort White, Fl
Posts: 2,689
I wear no line trifocals because of the computer, piano music, sewing and reading. Since I had my cataracts removed last year I no longer need them for driving and long distance but still need them in front of my face. I do the computer most of the time without glasses but to read or sew I need them.
#43
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Boston - Orlando
Posts: 464
Eye strain really sets in if I do the same thing for an extended periof of time. Had to learn to change my focus frequently. Cutting, machine sewing,, pressing, looking up at the tv on the wall all make for changes while I'm in the sewingroom. In the evening I will do hand embroidery or read but I wear half glasses for this so I can look up over them to refocus on gubby or the tv. It does help.
Do you have a book on tape? Place a cool mask over your eyes and rest them for a few days.
Do you have a book on tape? Place a cool mask over your eyes and rest them for a few days.
#46
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 41,464
If it's been 2 years since your last check-up, it is time for an appointment. Thanks for the reminder, It's time I went as well. I too have always worn glasses and have bifocals. I did get a pair of full glasses for the trifocal perscrip. I found that I needed them for computer work, sewing and painting (walls) for that in between focus. Currently though, I admit to taking off my glasses for close work. Getting older is not for wimps! I am thinking of getting the magnifying lenses for my Bernina.
#47
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
Posts: 12,861
good lighting- and regular breaks are very important when long-arm quilting-
it is never a good idea to quilt for hours without taking breaks-
when i quilt i set a timer-and every 45 minutes my timer goes off- and i have to stop- and i take a break-at least 15 minutes away from the machine-
i have found it makes a huge difference in the quality of my work.
it is never a good idea to quilt for hours without taking breaks-
when i quilt i set a timer-and every 45 minutes my timer goes off- and i have to stop- and i take a break-at least 15 minutes away from the machine-
i have found it makes a huge difference in the quality of my work.
#48
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Manchester, NH
Posts: 701
Originally Posted by rosemary krupski
Originally Posted by quiltsRfun
Maybe you could try some of those reading glasses you can pick up in the drug store and see if that helps.
#49
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 13,120
I wear prescription glasses for my computer.
I wear "cheaters" for reading.
I wear contacts when I go out!
I've got glasses all over the place...in my car, in my purse, on end tables, in the kitchen...etc.
I would love to get them zapped!
I wear "cheaters" for reading.
I wear contacts when I go out!
I've got glasses all over the place...in my car, in my purse, on end tables, in the kitchen...etc.
I would love to get them zapped!
#50
Originally Posted by Novice.for.now
I don't know if increased lighting will help but it can't hurt. Check out the setup in this quilting area. (3rd photo) I was struck by the lighting that has been added. I'm sure it is great.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-154508-1.htm
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-154508-1.htm
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