Better than a flying car

[cupcake_goth]

I just had lasers shot in my eye to repair tiny tears in my retina. Living in the future is awesome! (Don't ask how long it took me to type this - my vision is kinda blurry right now, go figure.)

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[staxxy.livejournal.com]

nice! Congratulations!

[m-cobweb.livejournal.com]

Because I'm so near-sighted there's a decent chance I'll be doing that myself one of these days. I may have to grill you for information.

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

Yeah, apparently we near-sighted folks run a higher risk for tiny holes and lattice-edging on our retinas. But having it fixed via laser was really quick and easy. The most annoying part was the pupil dilation and multiple rounds of numbing drops in my eyes.

[icprncs.livejournal.com]

How did you come to have this diagnosed? I've always been extra-sensitive about the possibility of retina issues as my grandfather has had chronic problems with detached retinas, but I had no idea there could be problems short of that.

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

It was during the course of my annual eye exam. My doctor noticed a few holes, and sent the retinal specialist my information.

[m-cobweb.livejournal.com]

I get the pupil dilation and numbing drops (just once, for the glaucoma test) every year, so at least that wouldn't be new. Someday I'll remember to take sunglasses to my appointment,too.

[sophiap.livejournal.com]

Wow! I hope everything heals well.

[brockulfsen.livejournal.com]

Just be careful about glare and bright lights for about the next 6 months. I speak as the voice of experience.

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

Oh, really? I mean, I already avoid bright lights, but I should avoid glare, too? Finally, and excuse to wear sunglasses ALL THE TIME.

[brockulfsen.livejournal.com]

One of my mutant adaptions is flare filters, those took 2 or 3 years to recover. I was lucky the opthamologist was a tech nerd and we talked engineering, he said that moat people have problems with glare for a few months. So yes, you get to wear your sunglasses at night...

You may also find that your eyes react worse to hayfever for a few months.

[zenkitty-714.livejournal.com]

I'm glad it went well, and bonus! a procedure that makes most people cringe when you talk about it! Always fun!