Any Geeks Around Here Not Wearing Glasses?

dezinerite · 01-07-2009, 11:00 PM

**I don't think the word geek is defamatory, I think it's a compliment!

I don't know if I'd consider myself a geek but I'd rather sit in front of my PC than go clubbing with my friends on a Saturday night.

90% of my online time comprises of learning something new or reading, rather than hanging out at the social networking sites uploading pictures of myself.

Ok, so I think I'm a bit of a geek...

...but contrary to popular beliefs that all geeks wear glasses/spectacles, I do not. I've checked my eyes several times now and the opticians keep telling me that I'm fine.

Are there any "geek(s)" in here who also don't wear glasses?

domain_name · 01-08-2009, 02:11 AM

me ;-)
but seems like i will be leaving your club soon

SnarkyTech · 01-08-2009, 04:59 AM

I wear contacts

My glasses are mad thick though... which is why I don't like to wear them. At least, in public. :P

Morph · 01-08-2009, 05:28 AM

I usually do, slight stigmatism so I get a headache if I don't if I am concentrating on something.

2 - 3 years ago I'd agree with most of your post, but a weekend wouldn't be complete without a few drinks and some silly dancing these days.

dmi · 01-08-2009, 05:30 AM

I don't wear glasses, but I think I'm gonna have to start soon.

DebacleX · 01-08-2009, 05:58 AM

I'm supposed to be wearing glasses, but my vision is just fine to me

It is very slightly blurred, but nothing major :P

enlytend · 01-08-2009, 06:06 AM

Contacts, but my eyes were bad before the internet was invented (nearsighted parents x 2).

James · 01-08-2009, 06:37 AM

I have to drive with glasses on, don't have to wear for anything else.

kev · 01-08-2009, 07:49 AM

Im getting contacts tommorrow

Also gave me an excuse to buy some FCUK glasses

Rudy · 01-08-2009, 07:59 AM

Every time I go to the eye doctor, they tell me that I'm border line. Every time I drive (almost every day), I kinda got to wonder. It takes me a while to see those street signs. But anyway, I still don't wear 'em. Maybe someday.

lighting_blue · 01-08-2009, 08:05 AM

Till now havent check up to eye doctor but never wear eye glasses since first time. Maybe its was help with some grasses in the morning and a little carrot juice

Dave in Carthage · 01-08-2009, 08:58 AM

Used to be I could see somewhat without my glasses.. now I'd be hardpressed to exist without them. I could never read a book or magazine.

Phoebe_ · 01-08-2009, 07:50 PM

I keep my eyes far from the computer monitor so that they won't hurt.
Though I don't wear glasses, I still think I'm a geek.

**-Nick-** · 01-09-2009, 02:49 AM

16 hours per day from last 5 years in front of my monitor.

I still don't wear glasses

And yeah I don't even eat green vegetables and all stuff. It is just that I love drinking milk and used to drink lots of milk to save time rather then sitting on dining table and chewing food.

Policeman · 01-09-2009, 06:34 AM

I do. And I suppose glasses or lenses at least are the destiny of everyone who deals with computers....

Sabre · 01-09-2009, 01:56 PM

I have perfect vision (think it's called 20:20?). Happy days!

Barrucadu · 01-09-2009, 02:42 PM

I am slightly shortsighted, and barely need my glasses. I wear them so rarely they feel really unnatural and I can see the frame (which is very irritating) when I wear them.

yilduz · 01-09-2009, 02:54 PM

I recently started wearing glasses. I never did until a handful of months ago.

nasaboy007 · 01-09-2009, 04:41 PM

I have glasses of -1.00 in both eyes (nearsighted) but I never wear them. Too much of a bother. In fact, the only time I crack them out of the case is for either important TV, a movie, or driving to a NEW place where I need to read roadsigns.

Glasses in school? Who pays attention there?

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SnarkyTech ******** Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: the East Coast Posts: 134 52.10 NP$ (Donate)	I wear contacts My glasses are mad thick though... which is why I don't like to wear them. At least, in public. :P

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-Nick- I'll do it Technical Services Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: India Posts: 6,434 5,169.80 NP$ (Donate)	16 hours per day from last 5 years in front of my monitor. I still don't wear glasses And yeah I don't even eat green vegetables and all stuff. It is just that I love drinking milk and used to drink lots of milk to save time rather then sitting on dining table and chewing food. __________________ Vhuv\|Delq\|Fhur\|Twut\|Tluz\|Kegh\|Vhir\|Juhy\|Ruuz\|Jyos\|Jupt\|Vhek Webmaster Blog \| Software Downloads Sponsor Ads at SponAds.com

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Barrucadu Barru. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Yorkshire, England Posts: 2,731 78.50 NP$ (Donate)	I am slightly shortsighted, and barely need my glasses. I wear them so rarely they feel really unnatural and I can see the frame (which is very irritating) when I wear them. __________________ Website \| Blog \| Uzbl (my branch) 9thSeptember2009.com

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nasaboy007 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 1,112 1,454.30 NP$ (Donate)	I have glasses of -1.00 in both eyes (nearsighted) but I never wear them. Too much of a bother. In fact, the only time I crack them out of the case is for either important TV, a movie, or driving to a NEW place where I need to read roadsigns. Glasses in school? Who pays attention there? __________________ Hacksar.com - Your source for random computer tips and tricks! MySiteMemberships.com - Keep track of your site registration information! Like my post? Rep is appreciated!

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