Eyesight issues (Page 3): ********************** I had cataract surgery in both eyes about 10 years ago at 75 years old. My vision was corrected from 20/600 and 20/900 which I had...

Dean37 Loc: Fresno, CA

one_eyed_pete wrote:

I'm 76 and I've had poor vision since childhood. M... (show quote)

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I had cataract surgery in both eyes about 10 years ago at 75 years old. My vision was corrected from 20/600 and 20/900 which I had struggled with from very young maybe 3 years old. My vision was corrected to 20/20 right eye and 20/25 left eye.. What a different world now, compared to the one I lived in for at least 72 years, WOW! Colors are so brilliant!

Now, at 86 I need to get glasses, because I now have astigmatism in my right eye and I can't pass the DMV vision test for my driver's license. I think my eyes are both around 20/50 now and not quite good enough.

I can read all but the fine print on my cellular phone, but I got a pair of blue locker +3.00 for reading since the blue light is not good for your eyes.

Yes, I had welded for 25 years which was not good for my eyes. Most welders need a #10 lens for their welding hood, but I went 1 darker shade to #11 which I believe protected my eyes better from the UltraViolet light from the welding arc.

tgreenhaw

one_eyed_pete wrote:

I strongly encourage anyone over 65 to regularly see an Ophthalmologist (not just an Optometrist). Like the rest of our body, many things can cause deterioration of our eyesight as we get older. Only an Ophthalmologist can diagnose and treat the complete medical condition of your eyes.

This is likely the best advice. My wife had an equally life changing experience with cataract surgery. If your vision problems are not lens related you need to find out what the problem could be as early intervention is critical.

Cataract surgery is a form of GAS I suffer from 😊

Don, the 2nd son Loc: Crowded Florida

flyingcrown1 wrote:

As I am now in my 70’s, my eyesight is weakening. I have been a photographer now for 50+ years and still love the craft.
My question is this; would anyone in hedgehog world have advice as to how to deal with this type handicap, ie: camera links to bigger viewfinders like ipads, etc.
Any suggestions are much welcomed.

I use a device like this and love it. eBay and Amazon have em now, others pop up now and then.

https://www.amazon.com/JJC-Collapsible-Viewfinder-Magnifier-Arca-Type/dp/B0BTD4N3XQ/ref=asc_df_B0BTD4N3XQ?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80539344142748&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584138881415108&psc=1

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

flyingcrown1 wrote:

As I am now in my 70’s, my eyesight is weakening. I have been a photographer now for 50+ years and still love the craft.
My question is this; would anyone in hedgehog world have advice as to how to deal with this type handicap, ie: camera links to bigger viewfinders like ipads, etc.
Any suggestions are much welcomed.

You don’t mention whether you wear glasses or not. You also didn’t mention what camera and any other apparatus you have used. You can try a Hoodman or you can consider using Live View instead of the viewfinder.

Leinik Loc: Rochester NY

The obvious solution is to use a camera with adjustable diopters for the viewfinder. It does not solve everything I know. There are also dioptric lenses that can be added to the camera viewfinder (especially those that do not incorporate diopter adjustment). A last solution is to use a camera whose viewfinder works with your prescription glasses then you would have to go to a real camera store and try.

Harry02 Loc: Gardena, CA

dennis2146 wrote:

How about checking with an eye doctor. I am sure a doctor could give much better advice than someone here. I hope you can find a solution.

Dennis

My Eye Doctor was a minion for the Insurance Corp.
"Oh, your just getting old. Er. These things happen." Twice a year, 15 years.
We moved and I saw a specialist. Who got a bit perturbed by my records.
I thought I was paying @ $200 for glasses- nope. That was co-pay.
Un diagnosed Macular Degeneration = 2 years of monthly needles in the eyes
Leaks caused floaters. The fluid was replaced. Twice. Then the holes were lasered shut.
My corneas were effen orange! I didn't know all those lights were white!
I thought everyone had gone to warm white energy bulbs!
That first doctor was a quack. I just didn't know.
I see better today than I did 20 years ago.

Bill_de Loc: US

Years ago I was told I would need cataract soon. Around that time I started wearing glasses for reading. I had some bleeding in one eye which a few laser treatments took care of. No more glasses except for the smallest labels on some packages. A couple of months ago the doctor told me I would have no problem renewing my driver's license. She was kind of shocked when I told her I had just renewed my license for 8 years, and did it online. DMV said they automatically update the photo. Nobody I showed it to can see any difference between the new and 'old' photo.

Delaware isn't the greatest place to live, but no sales tax, renew a license by mail, and Bombay Hook NWR make it livable.

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JD750 Loc: SoCal

Harry02 wrote:

My Eye Doctor was a minion for the Insurance Corp.... (show quote)

Oh my! Your first doctor sounds like my HMO in general. They are very good at collecting the co-payment and masters at rationalizing why there is absolutely nothing that can be done for whatever malady I am asking about.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

Curmudgeon wrote:

When you're ready to bite the bullet which you seem to have done I buy a camera with good auto focus and use it in the automatic mode. Correct the mistakes in Post Processing.

Presumably the ‘mistakes’ wouldn’t involve focusing??

imagextrordinair Loc: Halden, Norway

flyingcrown1 wrote:

As I am now in my 70’s, my eyesight is weakening. I have been a photographer now for 50+ years and still love the craft.
My question is this; would anyone in hedgehog world have advice as to how to deal with this type handicap, ie: camera links to bigger viewfinders like ipads, etc.
Any suggestions are much welcomed.

I shoot 100% of my images with a 1DX MK3 and 7-inch Feelworld 200 nit, ultrabright monitor. I mount it to the camera with a handle grip similar to a flash grip that has an adjustable monitor mount. That includes action, tilt shift images, portraits and automotive. I use only manual lenses but the nice feature of a monitor is the focus assistant.

I am a pro photographer and journalist and contribute at least 12 to 18 pages per month for magazine print, large printing, books, and portraiture work.

HDMI out on your camera to the monitor is all it takes and the Sony battery will go all day. The only down side may be added weight and bulk, but it doesn't bother me, the outcome is worth it, plus photo reviews with my customers are an added bonus.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

newsguygeorge wrote:

I deal with macular degeneration, ocular histoplasmosis syndrome and myopia, although strangely my near-sightedness is improving to the point I don’t need glasses to drive.

I don’t find that strange at all. I have been near-sighted as long as I can remember, but now at my mid-seventies, driving is the only time I wear glasses.

Harry02 Loc: Gardena, CA

JD750 wrote:

Oh my! Your first doctor sounds like my HMO in general. They are very good at collecting the co-payment and masters at rationalizing why there is absolutely nothing that can be done for whatever malady I am asking about.

Yeah. Providence. "Faith Based"
Means the low tax load makes them appealing to the Corps.
I had had a stroke. They just babysat me for a week- no new ones- time to go.
Might have been caused by my leaking kidneys. Also for years. Tell me? NO!
"Hopes and Prayers" don't cut it. Just an excuse.
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Used to be very nearsighted, I could read a book. couldn't see anything else.
Now I'm lightly farsighted. Can't read anymore, but I can see just about everything else.
Another forum had suggested progressive lens glasses. EBay knockoff was under $20.
ONE pair of glasses for the whole day! Takes a little head nodding to get used to.
"Smart Progressive Multifocal Reading Glasses Blue Light Blocking Computer Reader"
They should have madee these decades ago, instead of Ye Olde bi/tri focals.

Bohica Loc: SE Coast of NC

DaveyDitzer wrote:

Ask your optometrist. I noticed my cataracts when my Nightforce rifle scope looked fuzzy. My buddy checked the scope it was fine. My eyes weren't.

I was told I had cataracts and someday would need surgery, that day arived, one eye at a time, 15 min per eye, didn't even put me to sleep. After I was amazed at the improvement in vision, after wearing bi focals for 30 yrs, I only need reading glasses now. Could have takewn care of that too but insurance wouldn't spring for it