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General Donkey Kong Discussion => General Donkey Kong Discussion => Topic started by: marinomitch13 on December 20, 2014, 12:53:17 am

Title: Eyewear and Playing DK
Post by: marinomitch13 on December 20, 2014, 12:53:17 am
I was just wondering who has what sort of eyewear when playing DK. I thought of this question today, since I find that my wearing of contacts greatly bothers me during longer play. I'm kinda thinking of getting DK-specific glasses. Any thoughts? Anyone play with glasses and have it bother them? Anyone recently get a prescription and have to adjust to eyewear?
Title: Re: Eyewear and Playing DK
Post by: xelnia on December 20, 2014, 12:58:23 am
I wear glasses and contacts, but I don't make a specific choice to wear one or the other while gaming. It does seem that my eyes dry out much faster if I'm wearing contacts while gaming...especially during something like Pac-Man CE DX when my eyes are open for like 10 minutes straight. ;D
Title: Re: Eyewear and Playing DK
Post by: Jonesy on December 20, 2014, 01:32:37 am
I'm unable to wear contacts while playing. After roughly 30 minutes my eyes dry out and they become really uncomfortable. I wear glasses  <Kuh>  while playing always, I really light pair with spring hinges on the arms that fit comfortably. Emporio Armani do a nice range that are affordable and they look pretty awesome also  8) worn them for years.
Title: Re: Eyewear and Playing DK
Post by: marinomitch13 on December 20, 2014, 02:54:24 am
Yeah, after about 10 levels, contacts start drying out for me (mainly, up top on the springs stage). This makes me have to waste too much time blinking and hoping they don't fall out.
Title: Re: Eyewear and Playing DK
Post by: Barra on December 20, 2014, 05:22:30 am
Neither. My eyes are fkn terrible but have never been eye tested lo. I use a large monitor so I can see whats happening
Title: Re: Eyewear and Playing DK
Post by: WCopeland on December 20, 2014, 08:58:51 am
When I'm playing on MAME, I'll always have f.lux running to reduce eye strain. Google it and give it a try, it makes a HUGE difference.
Title: Re: Eyewear and Playing DK
Post by: Barra on December 20, 2014, 09:18:48 am
Thats interesting Wes. Ill give it a shot
Title: Re: Eyewear and Playing DK
Post by: Shnypz on December 20, 2014, 12:59:41 pm
I always wanted glasses but unfortunately I have 20/20 full HD 1080p vision  Kappa
Title: Re: Eyewear and Playing DK
Post by: stella_blue on December 21, 2014, 09:36:22 am
I always wanted 20/20 full HD 1080p vision but unfortunately I have glasses.

Title: Re: Eyewear and Playing DK
Post by: Jonesy on December 21, 2014, 09:44:22 am
Any of you guys considered laser treatment to correct your vision?
Title: Re: Eyewear and Playing DK
Post by: Shnypz on December 21, 2014, 10:39:19 am
I always wanted 20/20 full HD 1080p vision but unfortunately I have glasses.

Lucky bastard  ;)

I've considered going all "LeBron James" and getting prescription-less glasses. I just look more dynamic and resourceful with glasses on.
Title: Re: Eyewear and Playing DK
Post by: stella_blue on December 21, 2014, 11:46:03 am
I've considered going all "LeBron James" and getting prescription-less glasses. I just look more dynamic and resourceful with glasses on.

When sporting my glasses, I look like I'm pondering some deep philosophical question.  In reality, I'm usually wondering whether there are more pink hearts or green clovers in a typical box of Lucky Charms.

Title: Re: Eyewear and Playing DK
Post by: marinomitch13 on December 21, 2014, 12:19:49 pm
Any of you guys considered laser treatment to correct your vision?

Yeah, I have been seriously considering it. Been talking with a fellow employee about how he got laser eye treatment and loved it. Might look into it further. (pun intended)
Title: Re: Eyewear and Playing DK
Post by: Donkey Kong Genius on December 21, 2014, 12:57:10 pm
I use glasses all the time. Now with my Mario wide body, the monitor is upright, not tilted, and is right in front of my face. I had wondered if taking my glasses off or at least lowering the brightness on the monitor would help.