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More than two weeks have passed since my second cataract operation, and each day brings new surprises as I move – quite literally - into the second sight of my life. Did I mention having to wear glasses since the age of five? Well this is no longer the case. Thanks to living in the 21st Century I feel overwhelmingly privileged to have undergone these two life-changing operations. Admittedly I have experienced a few more problems with the second eye, one of which is a ‘floater’ which drifts across my vision like an annoying fly or – as so well described by a cousin, a tea leaf! There is more blurring too, but beyond lies my perfect sight, revealing everything in a panorama of gloriously sharp colour which can be quite overwhelming at times.
I couldn’t wait to get back to my camera, but I was forced to admit that I needed to adapt to new circumstances, one of which is that I no longer see through the lens in the same way! This adaptation applies to many other tasks, and I now read with a pair of £4.99 magnifying specs instead of my hideously expensive varifocal glasses. This is my first piece of writing on the computer, and I’m still getting used to a different way of sitting in front of the screen without leaning forward and peering at it.
Here then are some glimpses from my ‘new’ eyes. As my friend told me: ‘slowly, slowly,’ and I’ll heed her advice and keep this article short. All for now!
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| Wisteria at Buckland Abbey |
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Excellent news Prue and I'm so glad you are enjoying your new found clarity. Your eyes actually affected my eyes as I read this this as I honestly welled up reading your post. I was also affected by jealousy as my magnifying specs cost £9.99 - twice as much as yours!
ReplyDeleteSlowly,slowly seems to be the order of the day and I hope you'll soon be running around like a nineteen year old again!
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Hugo, thank you! I recommend Superdrug for the £4.99 specs - but you'll be even more envious to hear that I also found a pair in our local Sue Ryder charity shop where they had a stand - all brand new, (made in: guess where, of course) for £1.99. Staggering!
DeleteAs for running round like a nineteen year old... it's a sore point, because the EU election day is also my birthday and it's always rather depressing. Still, I've been promised lunch out in Plymouth, my first visit with the new eyes... watch this space for new photos :))
That's wonderful news Prue! I expect that means we can look forward to Book 3 in the near future? ;) Have a wonderful birthday. Linda
ReplyDeleteThanks so much 'Moderator' Linda! As for Book 3... 'near future' may not be the right phrase to use just at the moment... we'll see.
DeleteHow great! All best wishes for you and your 'new' eyes.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Mike, good to hear from you :))
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