Yesterday after work I dropped by the optometrist to buy some new contact lenses. This guy’s office is right down the road from our place, so it is easy to drop in anytime. Despite that, I only go about twice a year.
Usually when I go I receive about 3 months worth of contact lenses. Each pair of lenses should be worn for two weeks each. But somehow I get busy and never pay attention and end up wearing each pair about a month. I’ve never had any problems and they never get uncomfortable, and it is not like I’m trying to save money. Still, it is hard to stop wearing perfectly good lenses.
So the last few times I’ve gone into the office, the nurse gives me a stern warning about wearing the lenses too long. I always say “I understand” in Japanese, and she seems satisfied. Then I see the optometrist himself who gives me an even harsher warning. This time, however, he seemed to have given up. He asked me if I knew what he was going to say, and I responded “Yes, of course”, and so he just shook his head with a smile and sent me on my way with the new lenses.
I think this is the first time I’ve actually worn down an old Japanese guy with perseverance. I guess it really does work – I’m just wondering if it is a battle worth winning.
