Well actually I'm not dumb in the literal sense of the word, only in the idiot sense!
But unfortunately I am well on the way to deaf and blind.
While listening to a diagnosis from the optometrist today I had to ask him to speak up. Normally if I can see someone's mouth move while they talk it helps me to fill in the missing sounds and words, but he was turned away from me.
Unfortunately when he did speak up he told me that I have cataracts in both eyes. The right eye has only one very small one, and at this time is not a problem. The left one however is gonna require surgery some time in the future, as it has two cataracts, one of which is causing significant loss of acuity.
So of course time will make the decision, as it does with all things. Actually my good eye will be the determining factor, since it is still doing a fine job of compensating. Only if it also starts to deteriorate rapidly will I have a real problem.
The next stop will be the ophthalmologist, and then we'll go from there. Right now I'm for procrastinating surgery for some time, hopefully until after Ironman. As you can probably guess, cataract surgery means new glasses, and I can't help but think about those very expensive, and very delightful new sport sunglasses I just bought!!
Now If I can only stop wiping my glasses to get rid of the smudge that isn't there!!
And as to eventually adding dumb to my list of aging traits, don't hold your breath. When my children finally put me on the ice floe they promised, my mouth is still gonna be working. Guaranteed!
trail walk, 6 kms
....and at least I'm till trying...
"None so deaf as those that will not hear. None so blind as those that will not see."---Matthew Henry
...and any effort I put into this post was completely and fully repaid by the discovery of this quote!!
"I was deaf and dumb and blind to all but me, myself and I."---Loretta Young
But unfortunately I am well on the way to deaf and blind.
While listening to a diagnosis from the optometrist today I had to ask him to speak up. Normally if I can see someone's mouth move while they talk it helps me to fill in the missing sounds and words, but he was turned away from me.
Unfortunately when he did speak up he told me that I have cataracts in both eyes. The right eye has only one very small one, and at this time is not a problem. The left one however is gonna require surgery some time in the future, as it has two cataracts, one of which is causing significant loss of acuity.
So of course time will make the decision, as it does with all things. Actually my good eye will be the determining factor, since it is still doing a fine job of compensating. Only if it also starts to deteriorate rapidly will I have a real problem.
The next stop will be the ophthalmologist, and then we'll go from there. Right now I'm for procrastinating surgery for some time, hopefully until after Ironman. As you can probably guess, cataract surgery means new glasses, and I can't help but think about those very expensive, and very delightful new sport sunglasses I just bought!!
Now If I can only stop wiping my glasses to get rid of the smudge that isn't there!!
And as to eventually adding dumb to my list of aging traits, don't hold your breath. When my children finally put me on the ice floe they promised, my mouth is still gonna be working. Guaranteed!
trail walk, 6 kms
....and at least I'm till trying...
"None so deaf as those that will not hear. None so blind as those that will not see."---Matthew Henry
...and any effort I put into this post was completely and fully repaid by the discovery of this quote!!
"I was deaf and dumb and blind to all but me, myself and I."---Loretta Young
I have always loved the concept of "me, myself and I, and my personal interpretation is "body, mind, and soul". I strive to arrive at the point where I am truly open to the messages and the guidance that the 3 parts of me bestow upon me. I believe that when I honestly and in totality learn to live by that guidance, then my life will be complete, and I will be at peace.
Love
Peter
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