Thread: Eye focus problem

For much of my shaving experience my mirror was quite a distance from my face. This kept me from focusing very well (add into the fact that I used to not wear glasses while shaving). I think it can be done, but as your situation will be unique to you, you will just have to try it and see what works.

There may be someone here who can help, but if I were you I would consult my optometrist (or whoever).

If the reading glasses solution works for you but for the frame getting in the way, do a search here on glasses. I'm sure I remember some such threads discussing how wearers of glasses cope with such problems.

I wonder if they still make monocles? That could be awesome: a shaving monocle! (uh oh, a new AD..... )

James.

I'm assuming that you are a wearer of contact lenses or did they surgically set your eyes up for monovision?

I tried monovision contacts and they didn't work for me - I now have bi-focal contacts that work great - especially for shaving.

I can, however, get by even when not wearing them.

It's something you'll get used to after a while

At first, being able to see what you are shaving seems crucial, and at first it may be. But as you get used to straight shaving you'll find that you can sense with your hand where the blade is, and vision becomes less important.

My eyes are surgically set to mono vision so there's no going back now, but it seemed like a good idea at the time! Cheap reading glasses won't work because the other eye does not need correction. A safety razor works because the handle is on the side when I shave but I want to learn to use a straight razor like the big kids!