I got my first eyeglasses when I was 10, although I probably needed them before that. Fast forward about 60 years, and the cataract surgery I had to have allowed me to see without them. Only downside of the surgery was I now need reading glasses to see things close, which is a little inconvenient when I need to look at my phone’s screen.
Most of us made the glasses-to-contacts transition when we were in our teens or twenties, when both vanity AND manual dexterity are at their peak.
Kudos to Opal (I guess) for trying out contact lenses for the first time in her 70’s. Now I’m trying to convince my eye specialist that I’m not interested in “the latest and greatest” innovations in contact lenses. Two years ago, he tried fitting me with sclera lenses that cover the entire visible surface of the eye (and then some!). It was an awful experience.
Due to her age, her eyes might be too dry. She should take them out, clean them, and add drops as needed. Somehow, I am thinking she won’t be seen wearing the lenses again, though.
carlsonbob 11 days ago
The irony is lost on Opal.
sousamannd 11 days ago
In the second square, I can ‘almost’ see an eye in Earl’s left eye?
ꜝ 11 days ago
blind as a bat
coincidence?
oldthang 11 days ago
You guessed wrong, Opal.
PraiseofFolly 11 days ago
Throughout history, women (and sometimes men) have disfigured themselves and damaged their health in the misguided goal to “look nice”.
Doug K 11 days ago
A scowl is nice – it’s a nice improvement.
iggyman 11 days ago
Do not think it is an improvement, Opal!
win.45mag 11 days ago
Earl treats her like dirt, and she wants to look nice for HIM ??
Ichabod Ferguson 11 days ago
bedroom eyes
phritzg Premium Member 11 days ago
I got my first eyeglasses when I was 10, although I probably needed them before that. Fast forward about 60 years, and the cataract surgery I had to have allowed me to see without them. Only downside of the surgery was I now need reading glasses to see things close, which is a little inconvenient when I need to look at my phone’s screen.
chris_o42 11 days ago
I never could wear contacts. I’d practically poke my eye out just trying to put them in.
w16521 11 days ago
Still looking like Mr. Magoo.
jango 11 days ago
Glasses are part of my wife’s “look”. She had cataract surgery 15 yrs ago but still wears glasses as she is so accustomed to wearing them.
ANIMAL 11 days ago
Ohhhhhhhhh Kayyyyyyyyyy
Daltongang Premium Member 11 days ago
Opal, Opal, Opal, what you need at your age is a face lift, that way you can look hideously ridiculous.
razzledazzle295 11 days ago
Welp, back to the drawing board.
Angry Indeed Premium Member 11 days ago
I’m so used to seeing porch swing fails on America’s Funniest Home Videos that I’m expecting that to happen in the comic in the fifth panel. ;-p
David Huie Green ForceIsAUsefulFiction 11 days ago
And it works so well
MRBLUESKY529 11 days ago
Some people look better with glasses than without. Also, I know lots of people that look better when I’m not wearing glasses.
ladykat 11 days ago
Go back to your glasses, Opal.
ragsarooni Premium Member 11 days ago
Tried contacts of all kinds,couldn’t wear’em….turns out my eyes are too dry…..
elgrecousa Premium Member 11 days ago
This is a fast-moving story; Opal got contact lenses without Earl having an inkling about it?
rasputin's horoscope 11 days ago
Most of us made the glasses-to-contacts transition when we were in our teens or twenties, when both vanity AND manual dexterity are at their peak.
Kudos to Opal (I guess) for trying out contact lenses for the first time in her 70’s. Now I’m trying to convince my eye specialist that I’m not interested in “the latest and greatest” innovations in contact lenses. Two years ago, he tried fitting me with sclera lenses that cover the entire visible surface of the eye (and then some!). It was an awful experience.
zeexenon 11 days ago
I bet she cannot see that his moustache grew back overnight.
thegreat.gildersleeve 11 days ago
glasses must make you both look smarter and act smarter, …… unless Opal secretly had a lobotomy after she ditched the glasses.
kathleenhicks62 11 days ago
Nothing will work for that.
sox55 11 days ago
The mustache has come back in FULL FORM from 3 days ago!
Chris Sherlock 11 days ago
If you’re trying to look nice, you’re not achieving it with that expression, Opal.
Snuffles [Previously Helikitty] 11 days ago
His mustache is back already?
Moonkey Premium Member 10 days ago
Due to her age, her eyes might be too dry. She should take them out, clean them, and add drops as needed. Somehow, I am thinking she won’t be seen wearing the lenses again, though.