New glasses really help with welding

[etpm]

Several months ago I had a cataract replaced in my right eye. The new lens was supposed to be the same focal length as my left eye. Well, for whatever reason it turned out to be only useful for close vision while my left eye remained focused for distance. I'm still arguing about this with my eye doctor. But since I'm stuck with this difference in focal lengths I have purchased glasses from Zenni online. Way cheaper than buying glasses from any local pace and they all have their glasses made in China so I just cut out the middleman. The upshot is that now I can weld again. With the difference in my eyes focal lengths I had to close one eye to see the weld clearly. This of course meant that I had no depth perception. Now, with the new glasses, I have good depth perception again. I practiced today TIG welding, which I had not done for months, and once again I can lay down good beads and I am not dipping the tungsten. HOORAY!
Eric

 

[mike0000]

That’s good to hear, the older I get (I wear glasses) the more light I seem to need while welding. Glad you found a solution to get you back to welding.

 

[etpm]

That’s good to hear, the older I get (I wear glasses) the more light I seem to need while welding. Glade you found a solution to get you back to welding.

Yeah, me too. I'm retired and only weld stuff for myself, but I'm good at it, enjoy it, and I have lots of stuff just waiting to be welded. My eye doctor didn't seem to understand why I wanted to weld stuff. I guess he doesn't build stuff.
Eric

 

[California]

I like Zenni Optical! Wish I had discovered them years go.

I have a complex astigmatism prescription plus I buy bifocals. The cost is far less than the local optometrist. Nice frames under $20 plus about $40 for prescription lenses. They also can make prescription safety glasses.

Recommended!

 

[newbury]

Another vote for Zenni, been using them for about 15 years.

 

[mrmikey]

And another vote for zenni. What I'd pay $400 for at the local place $150-$200 at zenni.
Had to laugh, when I got the prescription last time I got my eyes checked there was a warning on the bottom saying the online dealers were not legal or approved for operation in Canada....screw them, then don't rip me off charging hundreds of dollars for frames and lenses.

 

[Rustyiron]

I'm new to glasses (under 1year) and I ordered through Zinny thinking that I didn't really know what type of glasses that would be happy with a I'll do my bi focal, progressive, darkening, coatings, etc "exploration" with the cheap glasses!
I've not found a reason to switch to spending double the money or worry about loss or damage (insurance) at $107 delivered to my mailbox!

 

[mike0000]

I like Zenni Optical! Wish I had discovered them years go.

I have a complex astigmatism prescription plus I buy bifocals. The cost is far less than the local optometrist. Nice frames under $20 plus about $40 for prescription lenses. They also can make prescription safety glasses.

Recommended!

I’ll have to give Zinni a try. I’ve been using Eyebuydirect to order my Rx bifocals, for a few years, also much cheaper than local.

 

[mike0000]

Yeah, me too. I'm retired and only weld stuff for myself, but I'm good at it, enjoy it, and I have lots of stuff just waiting to be welded. My eye doctor didn't seem to understand why I wanted to weld stuff. I guess he doesn't build stuff.
Eric

Great to be retired, I walked away at 45, I highly recommend it! I pride myself on being as self sufficient as possible, being able to weld has been a great asset. A lot of people don’t understand my way of thinking/life, I’ve been told “you’re such a grandpa!”. I take it as a compliment

 

[chim]

I try to remember to grab an old pair of glasses for grinding and welding. Somehow those darn little sparks manage to pock the lenses even with a faceshield or hood in place.