We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More » This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Varifocals & migraines?

Raksha · 2009-09-20 20:58:37

I went to the Dr the other week, having had my 2nd migraine in the matter of 3 weeks. He checked blood pressure and was happy with that, but suggested I get my eyes tested (I work with a computer screen all day at work, and much of my leisure time is spent here too). My optician was aware of the migraine issue and…

Options

Comments

Raksha Posts: 4,569 Forumite

30 September 2009 at 7:24PM

Update - after seeing the optician yesterday, he has agreed I am one of the 'one or two a year' that he sees who physically can not wear varifocals! Apparently the pain I was experiencing in my face and nose indicate this........

They have allowed me to choose new frames from the £40 range, and are giving me anti glare coatings on both sets.

Please forgive me if my comments seem abrupt or my questions have obvious answers, I have a mental health condition which affects my ability to see things as others might.
0

This discussion has been closed.

★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

MSE News

British Airways passenger? Book and travel using your old Covid vouchers NOW – or lose them
If you had a British Airways (BA) flight or holiday disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic, check if you've got an old voucher as millions of pounds' worth are still unclaimed. You'll need to use it to travel before the end of September 2025 – or risk losing it. Below we explain how to search for unused vouchers and how to use them.

View All

Varifocals & migraines?

Comments

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Categories

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free