Well, I managed to get a bit of rest last night. Still stiff from the trip, but will try to limber up and work it out today.
Now, as to the doctors visit. The eye exam went fairly well, will have my new tri focal in a bit over a week. Yep, tri focal this time. I had enough fun getting used to bi focal, this may be interesting. The doc did a very thorough and complete exam. Pressure was good and the insides looked good, for the most part. It was when he was doing the visual examination with the lights and stuff that I got the big surprise. I have the beginning stages of macular degeneration in my left eye. He said that it was beyond detectable, that it was evident. The right eye is fine with no signs of trouble, other than needing corrective lenses. He suspects that it is due to a trauma to that eye, or that side of the head/ face. Either way, it is there. I will be going up there every 6 months for regular check ups on it, unless... I have a wall chart and have to do a self test at least twice a day, or anytime I experience headaches, nausea or dizziness. When I do the test, if I have any blank spots, wavy or crooked lines or anything else out of the ordinary, I am to call them "Immediately". They will arrange an appointment for me within 48 hours of the call. He explained to me that this was "Serious" business and that I should treat it as such. I agree whole heartedly. He explained that this was more than likely the reason for my focusing problems and my problems with doing close, detailed work on small things. The new glasses will help, and he has prescribed some drops for my eyes as well. Now for me to educate myself on macular degeneration and look at what "I" can do myself to slow it down. As one may say, back to school for me. As always, I will research homeopathic as well as other treatments and seek advice from friends and family. Have a good day folks, I plan to.
