podcastsinenglish Level 3.133 Looking is seeing
Apr 20, 2017
Jackie and Richard dive into the world of eyewear, sharing personal tales of their first pair of glasses. Richard recalls struggling to read street signs, while Jackie discusses her varifocals and fitting challenges. They explore fashion versus fit in choosing frames, highlighting the optician's role in style. Frustrations over the high costs of add-ons like anti-glare coatings also surface. Richard amusingly recounts a mishap with contact lenses while swimming, ultimately leading him back to the comfort of glasses.
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Discovering A Need For Glasses
- Richard first noticed he needed glasses at dusk when he couldn't read street signs.
- He had an eye test and was told he needed mild single-vision lenses for distance and driving.
Varifocals Because Eyes Differ
- Jackie discovered she needs glasses for both distance and reading and now wears varifocals.
- She finds varifocals much more expensive and dislikes the cost.
Glasses Fit Is Both Science And Style
- Jackie struggles to find frames because she has a very small head and fashion shapes don't suit everyone.
- Richard points out opticians must act like scientists and fashion advisors when fitting frames.