Eye problems....

[dukedogsmom]

At least you know what the problem is and that it's not serious. And I know plenty well about the money thing. I just did a gripe about it.

[Pam]

Catnapper I hope your new glasses will be the answer to your problem. Is your doctor an optometrist or an ophthalmologist? I work for an ophthalmologist and personally feel much better having my eyes examined by an ophthalmologist because they are also medical doctors, with a specialty in eyes, and are capable of performing surgeries, etc. One of the major parts of my job these days is typing his dictation and I have learned a lot through what he says about people and their symptoms, etc. The first thought that came into my mind when you mentioned rapidly changing vision is diabetes. Have you had any recent blood testing to check for diabetes? Does it run in your family? An extensive ophthalmologic exam consists of dilating the eyes, and after dilation the doctor is able to exam the back of the eye (the retina) and check for signs of diabetic retinopathy. I don't know if optometrists dilate the eyes or not and if they don't this would be another good reason to see an ophthalmologist. Hopefully none of this applies to you and you will be just fine with your new glasses but I just wanted to mention it just in case.

Now as for your hubby - shame on him - no eye exam in years! You should talk that man into having his eyes checked!! Glaucoma is a disease that often gives no symptoms at all. It is a disease where the eye pressure within the eye rises and if too high for too long can damage the optic nerve. We had a woman stop in for an exam sort of on a *whim* (it had been years for her too). Normal eye pressure is 20 or below. Hers was 60! Needless to say she had surgery immediately. I don't want to scare either of you but sight is a very precious thing (which I know you know! ) so please don't hesitate to be examined regularly and even get a second opinion if you aren't happy with the first one that you get. Sorry this is so long.

[kimlovescats]

Pam ... I was just about to say the same thing! Check for diabetes ... as my eyesight has worsened a significant amount in the past year ... since being diagnosed! I just got new glasses, and the RX is awful!!! I can't see a thing when I'm trying to read. OF course, my doc says I am on the border of needing bi-focals .... which is "normal" since I will also be hitting the "40" mark in a couple of weeks!!! Waaaaaaaaaaaah!

Glad to know you went back and got a newer ... more correct ... RX ... hope this helps tremendously! Oh and I can't wear contacts for the same reason as you ....... GLUE EYES!

Kim

[catmandu]

With the Diabtes, my eyesight, to is getting about 3% dimmer every year, maybe Moose The Magnificent, can be my Guide Cat!