Eye test

[Time_2_drink]

The luck NOT continues. Been in to the next town to get my eyes tested they couldn't find my appointment at first then icing on the cake told I've got cataract wonderful

[moogle]

Hugs Time2Drink. Is it just the beginning of cataracts? They usually wait for quite a few years before operating. My brother-in-law had his cataracts operated on this year. He quickly recovered and his eyesight has really improved.

[Time_2_drink in reply to moogle]

I'm not sure if they would operate I've got Gall stones But Been told they probally won't operate because of my lungs it's a total nightmare .I wish cigerattes where Banned to late for me should have had more willpower I stopped January why not Before Take care x

[Bevvy in reply to Time_2_drink]

They will operate once cataracts are severe enough. Is done under local anaesthetic so lung condition isn't a factor. Is very straightforward procedure nowadays.

One thing to mention- well done for going to optician. Wasn't so long ago you were struggling to leave the house for anything! Take pride in how far you have come and how far you are still going!!

[2greys in reply to Bevvy]

Congratulations going out, galavanting! The time is coming when Frank will have to install a tracking app on your phone, so he can find you Keep it up.

[Time_2_drink in reply to 2greys]

I Don't see the time when I will go anywhere without Frank I'm afraid he's tied to me Take Care Margaret

[Time_2_drink in reply to Bevvy]

Thanks mind you did go to next town not Brave enough to go local just yet Best wishes Margaret

[MoyB]

They can get it wrong, you know. I was told some years ago that I had the start of a cataract but every eye test since has been clear. Funnily enough, they were promoting a particular lense coating that was supposed to be helpful for people with cataracts. Not that I'm suggesting foul play here, of course.

[Time_2_drink in reply to MoyB]

I Hope you are right but I have noticed deteriation in sight last few months Best wishes

[MoyB in reply to Time_2_drink]

Best wishes to you too. I was impressed that you managed to travel for the eye test. Great improvement on a few weeks ago, I think. Well done for getting there. x Moy

[Time_2_drink in reply to MoyB]

Like I said not Brave enough to show face local yet so had to go to next town when I told the hospice they said where are you going Cornwall lol we live in north east Take care x

[MoyB in reply to Time_2_drink]

Brave enough to go to next town though - still a great achievement. I'm struggling to go out at the moment due to vertigo problems so I know what an effort it takes. Take the compliment and pat yourself on your back (if it doesn't make you cough - lol!) x Moy

[SquirrelsHolt]

Good morning T2D and this failing eyesight seems to be catching a few of us out recently. I've read up a little on the chances of people using steroids for long periods can seem,according to some people with lots of letters after their name,to make your eyesight start to fail and cataracts being the end result! Great as if we've not got enough going on!! However your "missing" appointment was just blooming typical,don't you think? I'd be a rich woman if I had £5 for each bungled appointment over the last few years! You've been so busy of late,are you off anywhere interesting today? Frank and you must be so pleased with your progress.

[Time_2_drink in reply to SquirrelsHolt]

Hi if it's going to happen it's going to happen to me .By the time I got ready today day nearly over Day in today no appointments oh just thought it's Sunday isn't it lol .Walk test tomorrow at PR I asked oxygen nurse to phone the physio to let her know she has upped my oxygen she is coming back in a month I hope to god it doesn't go up again I don't know what I am going to do on Mondays and Wednesday's now probally lay in bed but seriously it did give me a purpose even though I found it hard I worry about having all this time to think and worry myself stupid. Take care 😷

[SquirrelsHolt in reply to Time_2_drink]

What is it they called people like us......worry worts!!

My eyes probably have cataracts and I'm going to see which opticians is the easiest to get to,park and involves no stairs etc. Then I'm booking myself in. OMG...my eyes are so bad,it will look like my glasses have lenses made from milk bottles, lol!

[Time_2_drink in reply to SquirrelsHolt]

Yes get your eyes sorted doesn't bare thinking about loss of vision and oxygen don't go toghether I'm sure You will find a optician without stairs .I got 2 pair again one reactor light other clear just in case the sun gets to the north east and I can sit in the garden 🤓

[bayleyray-uk]

Steroid medication can exacerbate cataracts, they did for me. I had an annual eye test and was told that I had very early signs of cataracts in both eyes but it would take years for them to mature. had several months of prednisolone over the following year and when I had my next annual eye test (1 year on) both cataracts had fully ripened and the optician referred me to the hospital. Had my first procedure done 2 months later and the second eye a year later. I was awake for both ops so no general anaesthetic was required. I was one of the biggest babies were needles are involved but felt chuffed to bits that I sailed through the procedures with just the occasional squeeze of the nurses hand if I felt a coughing spell coming on. Since then I have had laser treatments on both eyes again was awake throughout.

I must admit I am a glass half full sort of girl, so look for the positives 1) dust bunnies under the furniture can party to their hearts content and 2) the roads of the British Isles have become much safer now I cant drive. I look upon these set backs with gritted teeth, hoist my knickers over the top of my trousers, put my theme from 'superman' on and zip up and down my stairs on my brand new stair lift.

Sue

[Time_2_drink in reply to bayleyray-uk]

Hi sue wow you are brave being awake and having your eyes fiddled with I've always been a bit iffy with eyes hate the thought of them been touched I had a hair in my eye a few years back and I was like a quivering mess .I like your attitude could do with a slice of it myself how are you finding the strair lift I couldn't do without mine just wish the living room was nearer the stairs I don't know about you but I have to go through the kitchen and then passage to get to mine I said to Frank could do with knocking a wall out have to plan bathroom trips when oven or hob not on enjoy stairlift if that's the right thing to say Best wishes Margaret