Traveler Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Greeting fellow forum members. I have been absent for a few days. A couple of weeks ago I noticed a distortion in my vision (left eye). The result was surgery to save my left eye (macula and retina damage). As I recover I can only see with my right eye but things should improve over the next few weeks as a gas bubble dissipates. The worst part is no skiing – this is the best snow of the year. Also no traveling – the wife will have to make a couple of trips on her own. The eye drops are also difficult for me. Up until this – I had near perfect eyesight - requiring reading glasses as I got older. I had 20 25 vision (which is excellent for someone my age). We will see how things go from here. (Pun intended) The interesting thing about the recovery is that I must keep my head down and avoid looking up. Gives a whole new perspective on life – those with head that hang down. I even have to drink from a straw. The good part is that the wife has to put all the dishes away. Thanks The Traveler dahlia, Vort, Jane_Doe and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zil Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Sorry to hear about your eye troubles, @Traveler. But I'm glad you took care of it quick and hopes are good. I admire your positive attitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MormonGator Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Sending love and prayers bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbutoldmember Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Wishing you a speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane_Doe Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 *Hugs!* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmarch Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Sorry to hear, hope things get better soon... Sendingprayers your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classylady Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 I hope all will be well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirkwood Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 I hope you recover quickly and completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Wishing you a speedy recovery Traveler. M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday21 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 So glad that you are taking care of this! Hoping you have a speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anatess2 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Big big big hugs to you Traveler! And yes, hope you get to travel again soon so we won't have to demand a change to your avatar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LiterateParakeet Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Get well soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahlia Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Get better soon! Enjoy not putting the dishes away while it lasts. I just learned this week that I will have to have cataract surgery, sooner rather than the year or so down the road that I had hoped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vort Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 Best wishes, Traveler. 4 hours ago, dahlia said: I just learned this week that I will have to have cataract surgery, sooner rather than the year or so down the road that I had hoped. Get an accommodating IOL. You'll have 20-year-old eyes again -- not merely 20/20 eyesight, but the ability to focus. Or at least that's the promise. dahlia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday21 Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 16 hours ago, dahlia said: Get better soon! Enjoy not putting the dishes away while it lasts. I just learned this week that I will have to have cataract surgery, sooner rather than the year or so down the road that I had hoped. A friend of mine in her 70s just had both eyes done, one eye at a time, she is thrilled! Really gave her a boost to have better eye sight. Let us know how it goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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