I had the exact experience when I got glasses--the color, the edges of things--and when I got contacts. The peripheral vision was A LOT. I most remember my first time in the shower with contacts in. It was the first time I could see in the shower!
Hi Shelley, sorry it's taken me so long to say thanks for your comment. I assume you're not as old as I am, but I've now have the lenses inside my eyes replaced (yikes). The doctor said I would see 20/20 afterwards, or at least there was a good chance of that. What he didn't mention was that I would lose the ability to see up close! Now I can see the clock across the room when I wake up, but I can't see my hand clearly. So I'm back to wearing glasses....
Wonderful. I've been a big fan since my introduction to your early work. We have friends in common. Love your writing. Envy your students.
I had the exact experience when I got glasses--the color, the edges of things--and when I got contacts. The peripheral vision was A LOT. I most remember my first time in the shower with contacts in. It was the first time I could see in the shower!
Hi Shelley, sorry it's taken me so long to say thanks for your comment. I assume you're not as old as I am, but I've now have the lenses inside my eyes replaced (yikes). The doctor said I would see 20/20 afterwards, or at least there was a good chance of that. What he didn't mention was that I would lose the ability to see up close! Now I can see the clock across the room when I wake up, but I can't see my hand clearly. So I'm back to wearing glasses....
This was wonderful to read. Thank you!