Which lasts longer: Glasses or computers?

[Barry Santini]

Thinking about the current average price for decent eyewear and a computer, I was wondering what you all think matters or is worth more?

Both are purchased roughly every 3-4 years
Both cost about the same - depending on the sophistication
Both "expire" around the same time, yes?

POLL!

Barry

[bigeyejim]

Of course, Me being a Mac and all - my computers last a lot longer!!!

:cheers:

[DragonLensmanWV]

Of course, Me being a Mac and all - my computers last a lot longer!!!

:cheers:

Yeah, now that they have PC components.:bbg:

[BMH]

For many, a computer would be useless without their glasses.

[Yeap]

i think both are equally important depend on the job task and job nature..

[fjpod]

Folks are definately keeping their progressives longer in this economy.

[lind2020]

The people who would invest in maintaining the edge in technology for their home/office/recreational computer will likely apply that same practicality to their necessary eyewear.

Computer technology "outdates" at a far more rapid pace then either a patients RX or eyewear style. The exception being a contact lens wearer, even they may stretch out their neccessity to return.

As for cost, eyeglasses and computers are relatively the same cost. I had a system built for my home a year ago or so and paid a very conservative $1,500 usd for the materials and work. You can also now buy a netbook for as little as $150.

[rbaker]

Thinking about the current average price for decent eyewear and a computer, I was wondering what you all think matters or is worth more?

Both are purchased roughly every 3-4 years
Both cost about the same - depending on the sophistication
Both "expire" around the same time, yes?

POLL!

Barry

You can get a pair of glasses from $49.95 - $4,995.00 and should last 5 to 10 years.

You can purchase a new computer from $499.50 up to $4,995 and it should last 3 to 5 years.

With this great disparity of prices it's impossible to determine value. My personal choice is to spend $49.95 on a pair of glasses and $4995.00 on hardware.

[apaul]

Could not the computer screen be programmed to compensate for your vision defect?

[DragonLensmanWV]

Could not the computer screen be programmed to compensate for your vision defect?

Let's see you program your computer screen for 4 diopters of cylinder...oblique!:bbg::cheers::cheers:

[scriptfiller]

All depends on the user. Proper care=longevity. I have a 2001 manufacture date HP PC that is still running. It's my kids PC, get's them online and allows them to play games. If you are refractively stable one can expect similar longevity.