Here we have proof that Ernesto is imaginary: even people with very strong prescriptions can at least see blobs when they take off their glasses. Petey obviously doesn’t know that yet.
Gravel, or cobblestones since this is Philly, set in concrete. Done at night means less traffic to worry about. It’s not a perfect fix, but it’s better than having the holes.
You must be blessed to wear a standard size. I wear one that doesn’t exist in brick-and-mortar stores.