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 6 months ago
The irony is lost on Opal.
sousamannd 6 months ago
In the second square, I can ‘almost’ see an eye in Earl’s left eye?
ʲᔆ 6 months ago
blind as a bat
coincidence?
oldthang 6 months ago
You guessed wrong, Opal.
PraiseofFolly 6 months ago
Throughout history, women (and sometimes men) have disfigured themselves and damaged their health in the misguided goal to “look nice”.
Doug K 6 months ago
A scowl is nice – it’s a nice improvement.
iggyman 6 months ago
Do not think it is an improvement, Opal!
win.45mag 6 months ago
Earl treats her like dirt, and she wants to look nice for HIM ??
Ichabod Ferguson 6 months ago
bedroom eyes
phritzg Premium Member 6 months 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 6 months ago
I never could wear contacts. I’d practically poke my eye out just trying to put them in.
w16521 6 months ago
Still looking like Mr. Magoo.
jango 6 months 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 6 months ago
Ohhhhhhhhh Kayyyyyyyyyy
Daltongang Premium Member 6 months ago
Opal, Opal, Opal, what you need at your age is a face lift, that way you can look hideously ridiculous.
Strawberry King 6 months ago
Welp, back to the drawing board.
Angry Indeed Premium Member 6 months 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 LoveJoyAndPeace 6 months ago
And it works so well
MRBLUESKY529 6 months 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 6 months ago
Go back to your glasses, Opal.
ragsarooni 6 months ago
Tried contacts of all kinds,couldn’t wear’em….turns out my eyes are too dry…..
elgrecousa Premium Member 6 months ago
This is a fast-moving story; Opal got contact lenses without Earl having an inkling about it?
rasputin's horoscope 6 months 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 6 months ago
I bet she cannot see that his moustache grew back overnight.
The-Great-Gildersleeve 6 months ago
glasses must make you both look smarter and act smarter, …… unless Opal secretly had a lobotomy after she ditched the glasses.
kathleenhicks62 6 months ago
Nothing will work for that.
sox55 6 months ago
The mustache has come back in FULL FORM from 3 days ago!
Chris Sherlock 6 months ago
If you’re trying to look nice, you’re not achieving it with that expression, Opal.
Snuffles [Previously Helikitty] 6 months ago
His mustache is back already?
Moonkey Premium Member 6 months 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.