[jyl]

Time for the optometrist. My glasses really need replacing and it may be time for bifocals. But I'm interested in hearing about the different options.

Glasses - I'm very nearsighted with astigmatism. Most of my day is spent at a monitor (three, actually). I'm starting to have trouble focusing close up (like when reading fine print) but it doesn't stop me from reading books etc yet. So, thinking about either bifocals (or progressives) or two pairs of glasses (one for closer up stuff like the computer, one for general use). Anyone do either of these, comments, hard to get used to?

Contacts - I used to wear them, starting in the bad old days of "hard" lenses, but haven't for about 10 years. With contacts I'd still have trouble focusing up close, right? Do they make bifocal contacts? Does anyone wear reading glasses over contact lenses?

Just wanted to get some ideas, maybe there's something new out there I haven't heard of.

Zero interest in Lasik. When there's 20+ years of safety data, maybe.