I went to see the Opthalmologist today

[kellyt]

After years of not having to wear glasses or contacts because my eyes "corrected", I am now in need of some ocular assistance    However I have found out that I will only need the glasses (bifocals BTW!!!!!!) in certain situations (driving, watching TV, reading, etc.)  I have one eye that is near sighted and the other is far, but neither are severe.  I can see great most days without glasses, but occasionally my eyes get tired and I need some assistance.  Plus, glasses are cool looking. 

I am guessing the change is due to the Prednisone use, but my doctor said probably that, as well as being 42.  I opted out of contacts this time, as I want to minimize all that contact with my eyes to avoid infections.

Any other transplant recipients switch to glasses permanently?  My eyes aren't bad enough to even consider laser surgery.

[jbeany]

I'm with you - contacts just sound like too much of an infection risk.  I gave mine up ages ago because of the cost, but after a bit of initial vain whinging about having to wear glasses to drive or watch tv, it doesn't bother me at all.  Thankfully, I don't need them for reading or sewing.  There are soooooo many fun styles now, I don't mind having them.  I want a new pair with the invisible wire frames.