Bill's New Spectacles

So it has been a while since we posted something new on the blog, and so for the sake of giving all of you faithful readers entertained (all 2 of you... thanks Mom De Groot and Mom Wheadon), here is a little story about my latest funny eye doctor visit. So last weekend my glasses broke, therefore necessitating a trip to the old eye doctor for some replacements. After my exam with the doctor, I was talking to the receptionists about the frames and lenses that I wanted to order. One of the receptionists told me of these new aspheric lenses that are beneficial for people like myself with strong positive prescriptions (mine is +3.75). I was told that aspheric lenses are thinner and they reduce how magnified your eyes look to others when you where the glasses. It wasn't too much extra for those and so I told her that I would love to try them. The receptionists then said, "Oh, good. When you walked in and went back to see the doctor, I turned to the other receptionist and said, 'I think we can really help him'." What on earth do you say to that?! Thanks for looking out for me =). This receptionist really was the nicest lady, but didn't seem to think about what she was saying. Quite possibly the most tactless receptionist ever, but hey, it gave me a good laugh =).

I found some pictures of the old and new glasses to give you a visual of my new look... (keep in mind that unfortunately, the asperic lenses that will reduce the eye magnification will not be visible here... that is just something for you to look forward to).

OLDNEW

Thank you, Alpine Vision, for saving my poor, unfortunate self.

PS - We have a doctor's appointment tomorrow, so look for a more entertaining blog post coming soon...