Vision Problems

[raymac46]

Still have them unfortunately. Cannot drive, my balance isn't great either.

At least if the issues are caused by hypertension or high blood sugar, I'm getting that stuff under control.

[securitybreach]

Sorry to hear that Ray. Do you use any of the various accessibility apps on Linux to help with the vision issue?

[raymac46]

I can see OK with an eye patch. With double vision any magnification does not help. I just need lots of light on as I have only one eye at a time.

[securitybreach]

Ah ok, I understand.

[raymac46]

Slow improvement. A long way to go to be normal but I can see a bit better.

Edited December 16, 2021 by raymac46

[securitybreach]

Good deal. Every little bit helps
 

[ebrke]

On 12/16/2021 at 9:14 AM, raymac46 said:

Slow improvement. A long way to go to be normal but I can see a bit better.

I sympathize--I've been having my own vision issues lately, although thankfully not as pronounced as yours. Improvement is positive.

[raymac46]

Improvement continues. I now have binocular vision up close, so I can use a computer or read a book without an eye patch. Still cannot watch TVor drive though as double vision at a distance persists.

Edited December 22, 2021 by raymac46

[securitybreach]

I hope that it continues to get better.

[Corrine]

Even though it is slow going, it is great that there has been improvement.  

[xrobwx71]

Here's hoping you continue to improve.

[raymac46]

Augh! More issues. My left eye was improving but suddenly my right eye developed the same problem. I spent 3 hours in the Ottawa hospital (during an Omicron pandemic) getting X-rays and blood tests. I am now under the care of a neuro-opthamologist who hopefully will get to the bottom of this. I need to get an MRI as well.

[ebrke]

Sorry to hear that. Hope they can get a handle on this quickly.

[raymac46]

I have my MRI scheduled for Monday the 10th so hopefully that will help get to the bottom of things.

Edited January 6, 2022 by raymac46

[zlim]

Ray and ebrke, I hope your vision improves. I watched my mom struggle to see for years. She voluntarily gave up driving when she realized she was hitting things - not cars but parking lot dividers.

 

At least reading a book and being on the computer is possible. Truthfully, you don't need to watch much of tv; hearing it a lot of times is enough.

Not being able to drive is a handicap when you have to depend on others to chauffeur you.

[raymac46]

MRI went well today according to the techs. The doctor will get the report in a couple of days.

[raymac46]

Back from another visit with the neuro-opthamology guy. He said my MRI was OK, and my vision is slowly getting better. Another checkup in late March. Right now I have no problems reading or using the PC but occasionally my long distance vision goes a little wonky. No driving allowed as yet.

[abarbarian]

56 minutes ago, raymac46 said:

Back from another visit with the neuro-opthamology guy. He said my MRI was OK, and my vision is slowly getting better. Another checkup in late March. Right now I have no problems reading or using the PC but occasionally my long distance vision goes a little wonky. No driving allowed as yet.

 

Good news. Just do not over do it on the pc.