My glasses broke the other night. That was upsetting. I need glasses to see well, of course, which was the main issue. But it was also annoying, because 1) I’d known they were in bad shape and had planned to get a new pair before this one bit the dust, but failed, darnit; and 2) I’d recently thrown away all my contact lenses because they were expired; though I might ultimately have chosen not to take the risk of using them (only a small risk, theoretically, as long as they were disinfected with new solution), I would have liked to have had the option. I am kicking myself for having thrown them away at exactly the wrong time. (Decluttering is great but sometimes ends poorly.)
My husband glued the frames back together. That held for one night, then the glue started to give. He reglued them and added some tape. That seemed to do the trick. They are holding together now, but the tape keeps partially unraveling and irritating my skin. So, until I get new glasses, I’ve decided to use that pair only for driving. Otherwise, I’m going glasses-free, which is fine most of the time, or wearing an older pair that still corrects my vision fairly well.
My plan is to get a cheap pair of glasses to see me through the next few months. Then, after my next visit to the eye doctor, I’ll buy a proper pair with all the bells and whistles. I’m actually looking forward to it, even though I hate having to spend the money. I’ve had the same glasses for a long time, and I deserve a new pair!