Date: September 3, 2021
Author: Sequoia
"Four-eyed stick"
That's what most of my classmates used to to call me whenever we see each other in zoom meeting or google classroom now. They're mean? Well, if we aren't close enough to each other, I would probably kick their a$$ and remove their spinal cords without them even finishing the whole insulting phrase. But nah uh, I am not gonna do that because we are somehow close to each other and insulting each other already became part of our bond. Anyways, I can't really call those words as insulting ones. They are just telling the truth.Lol. I am so thin like a stick and I am wearing this odd rectangular spectacles. What else could they call me? I can't blame them, they are not used to see me wearing an eyeglasses before this pandemic strikes.
Anyways, based on my title, this will be all about my struggles of wearing eyeglasses and I am already experiencing it right now while writing this. Well, I am slowly losing my patience in here and so I think I need to finish it quickly.
However, it would be too rude of me if I will not state the reason behind this damaged eyes of mine.
*insert the iconic line of Filipino moms*
"KAKASELPON MO YAN!" (Too much phone usage.)
This time, I would definitely agree with her. Of course, we all know that too much exposure to cellphones will really affect our eyes and vision in the long run. And obviously, it is because of its radiation.
If I am going to total the hours of my phone usage, I think I usually spend more than 10 hours a day facing the screen of this little rectangular electronic device.
Anyways, let's stop beating around the bush and start discussing this topic right now.
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Struggles I face in wearing eyeglasses
Foggy lens.
It always happen whenever I am drinking coffee or any hot beverages. Aside from that, I also experience foggy lens whenever I wear mask and it's really not nice. Swear. This never fails to irritate me or ruin my moment. Well, to cope up with this, I just remove my glasses and endure the blurry vision. Anyways, I only suffer this when I am not in the house.
Slipping down the nose
Okay, this is what I hated the most. I constantly adjust my eyeglasses because it always slips down the bridge of my nose. And when I say constantly, means every 5 minutes. The nose pads doesn't help at all because the problem isn't on the glasses, it's my oily and greasy face. Any suggestion for this one?
Eyeglass Dependent
I made a big adjustments during my first three days of wearing an eyeglass. Well, I am just 6 months eyeglass user anyways. But the moment that I get to used to it, my eyes also became dependent to the spectacle. I can no longer look at my phone without it because my head will hurt and I need to squint. Also, if you are going to see me walking somewhere without an eyeglass, please forgive me if I will just ignore you. It's not because I hate you or what, I just don't recognize you due to my blurred vision.
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Closing Thought
When I was younger, I am always curious about those people who wear eyeglasses. In fact, I even wish to experience it too. But now, I don't like it anymore. If you are the 20-20 vision type of person, consider yourself lucky. Wearing an eyeglass is not fun. Trust me.
IT IS NOT FUN especially these days wherein you have to wear a mask and faceshield (I swear kasumpasumpa tong faceshield)! The struggle is real!
As an eyeglasses user for years, you'll get used to it. Inconvenient, yes. But it helps you to see beautiful things clearly.
And if money is not an issue, magpapa-lasik talaga ako! Kaso hindi tayo mayaman so chagaan na lang sa salamin at contact lenses. Hehehe!