Visit To The Eye Doctor
May 31, 2007
Today, I went to see my eye doctor for a my roughly annual eye checkup. I do actually see an ophthalmologist due to occasional eye problems related to an arthritic condition. Luckily, the arthritic condition doesn’t really impact me, but the eye does when it flares up, which seems to be about every two years. Also, my sister has had glaucoma, so I always get checked for that.
With this visit, I was fully expecting to come away wearing glasses. Not only glasses, but two types – regular distance glasses and reading glasses. I have always had excellent vision, even better than 20:20. It’s been great to read road signs way on down the road and to make out details of objects at great distances.
Recently, however, I have felt that my distance vision had soured significantly. In addition, being that I am approaching the mid 40′s, it seems that items I read are getting further and further from my face. I hardly wear sunglasses, so having two pair of glasses was going to be interesting, but contacts are not for me.
However, at the checkup, my eyesight still came in solidly at 20:20. He also did refraction testing. The doctor agreed their may have been some distance degradation but he claims it is still better than almost everyone else and that glasses definitely were not needed. He said he would feel guilty writing out a prescription for eye glasses given the quality of my eyes and vision. As to the reading glasses, he said its getting to be about that age and I could probably use some, but that he wouldn’t write a prescription because it would still be the weakest correction there is. In his words, it definitely wouldn’t be worth the money to buy prescription glasses. He suggested going to Walmart and getting their lowest, over the counter, corrective reading glasses for about $5. A lot cheaper than prescription and I wouldn’t have to worry about losing a cheap pair and could even buy several and stash them in places they might be needed. That can’t be done with expensive, prescription reading glasses.
I wasn’t really that worried about having to wear glasses and was happily going to the eye doctor to see if they were required. That said, I was happy to know that I don’t yet need regular glasses, though I still feel like my vision has deteriorated. Regular glasses and prescription reading glasses may still be required at some point in the future.
Also, the check for glaucoma came back negative once again. Suzanne is supposed to pick up a cheapy pair of reading glasses in Sierra Vista this evening for me to try out and see if they are value added.
Another Baseball Win
May 9, 2007
Sean’s team won their baseball game again tonight. It was another landslide victory by a score of 17 – 0. They remain undefeated for the year. It looks like they will go undefeated again this year.
Tonight was the first game of the season that I could not attend. The game was over at Ft Huachucha which is about an hour and a half from work for me. Plus, I have to go through the base visitor center which is usually a slow process. Thus, I did not go. It will be hard for me to make any games at the fort this year. Luckily, there are not too many games there this season.
Tonight was also Sean’s first game with his new catchers mitt that we bought this past weekend. He was pretty excited about it as he really likes his new glove. He should, it wasn’t cheap. I hope he takes good care of it. As a former catcher, I know how important is for you to “bond” with your glove. A catchers glove can actually make a difference in how you play.
I don’t think I ever said when we finally got the elliptical trainer operational but it has gotten plenty of use since they made a courtesy call and fixed it. I know I have been using it 4 or 5 times a week. 30 minutes on that bad boy is a lot better workout than on a treadmill. It’s pretty easy to get a couple of thousand calorie workout. It can also kick your butt pretty good. The first time I used it, I think I lasted 10 minutes. You definitely have to pace yourself as it’s pretty easy to get going at a good clip and wear yourself out.
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