[Jewelry making - Article 00047] - Re: [Orchid] Jewelry Making and Vision Problems

[silvermason]

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>     I went to my optometrist and ordered a really cheap Kenmark >frame
>     (they can be had for about $30 - not pretty, but they're quite
>     functional in the studio). Then I had a pair of LARGE bifocal
>     glasses prepared -- the top half is half as strong as my regular
>     reading prescription, so that I can actually see my torch. The
>     bottom half is twice my reading prescription, so that I can see my
>     work at about the 4-6" distance. 

    This is a great idea! I'm calling my optometrist on Tuesday! But I
    wonder if there might be more useful alternative focal lengths for
    bench work, such as 1 1/2X reading prescription on top, 2 1/2-3X on
    the bottom. Any thoughts? 

    I would also wonder about the possible effects of having to hold the
    head in perhaps an uncomfortable position to accomodate a particular
    lens. But, on paper, this looks like a terrific solution to the visor
    problem. Thanks! 

Allan Mason
silvermason.com
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