Yup, it's true.  I went to the eye doctor yesterday, and definitely need new glasses.  My astigmatism and far-sightedness have gotten slightly worse, and it is time for ..... bifocals. 

Or to be more accurate, no-line variable lenses ~ instead of just 2 prescriptions, one for near and another for far, the lenses gradually change so that there is a mid-range as well.  I also have sun-damage to my eyes so the doctor recommended transition lenses which darken when in the sun.... but they don't work when driving because you are actually inside ( the car! ), so I also need sunglasses. I opted for clip ons instead of a separate pair of prescription sunglasses.    

cha-ching  $$$$$$$

Mom is probably having a good laugh,

  because she told me a while back that I was turning into her!   And she was .... my age... when she got her first pair of bifocals.  What's next?