so sorry now
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I have what is called "progressive lenses" They are basically invisible line bifocals that cover everything "near, far and in-between." I also just bout an adjustable bright light that sticks on the machine. It will focus the light EXACTLTY where you need it. I have sewed with Ott Lites for years and this teeny light was only about $30. including shipping. Might be an option to consider.
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Proper lighting is a must. Not good light, great bright light that you can't get with a regular light bulb. I use Ott lights over my machine and my machine is in front of a double window. I try to do all my machine sewing when the sun is coming through the windows. It makes a big difference. I can't tolerate dark rooms when I'm awake. I have to have sunlight or bright lights on all the time. I have 23 light bulbs in my living room with two bright flood lights over the fireplace and that's just one room. My sewing room is just as well lit. I think good bright light makes everyone feel better.
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Change in eye glasses? Yes! I was so afraid to go in, my eyes were really getting bad. Not on the close up stuff, but at a distance, oh my! Turns out that as you age your vision, at a distance, is that near sightedness, gets better! I went to a weaker eye glass and I was cured!
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Originally Posted by drw1mjw2
Change in eye glasses? Yes! I was so afraid to go in, my eyes were really getting bad. Not on the close up stuff, but at a distance, oh my! Turns out that as you age your vision, at a distance, is that near sightedness, gets better! I went to a weaker eye glass and I was cured!
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Originally Posted by drw1mjw2
Change in eye glasses? Yes! I was so afraid to go in, my eyes were really getting bad. Not on the close up stuff, but at a distance, oh my! Turns out that as you age your vision, at a distance, is that near sightedness, gets better! I went to a weaker eye glass and I was cured!
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Originally Posted by MrsM
I wear bi-focals and they adjust the bottom of my glasses to how close I am to what I am working on. So for reading they work great but with my new ones I can't seem to get the right distance for the computer. I have a feeling I may have to get several pairs to cover reading, quilting and using the computer. :roll:
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Originally Posted by MrsM
I wear bi-focals and they adjust the bottom of my glasses to how close I am to what I am working on. So for reading they work great but with my new ones I can't seem to get the right distance for the computer. I have a feeling I may have to get several pairs to cover reading, quilting and using the computer. :roll:
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