As I see it …

…, like most things, it could be worse. My news today was not good. It was however, the better of the bad news it might have been.

I do have macular degeneration. I have the common ‘dry’ kind that effects a large portion of population. This I see as good news since it means there is more information on and **treatment options for. I also see the not so good side. As presented to me by my doctor, “Your eyes are sixty-five or seventy years old”. Hmph. What will they be like if I live that long I wonder?

Since it early in it’s progression, there is no real treatment at this time. I am to test my vision regularly and when it begins to change, make an appointment for another test. This too is actually good news as I could not afford more meds or visits with the other professionals I am visiting and medication I am taking. Good thing I am now on a mood stabilizer. Maybe that is why I am so calm and matter of fact about this. I doubt it though. Only been on those a week. On an upswing at this anyway. Who knows. Not me.

My old eyes. Sounds like a county song. So much for the masturbation = blindness jokes.

Now I can get back to whatever else it was I was trying to do. Hmm. I no longer recall what that is/was. Where is my list?

Peace, and thank you to all that asked. I appreciate your interest.

Ant-Knee

**I just read some more about this and am not thrilled to have gotten my info mixed up. There is no FDA approved treatment for dry macular degeneration. Only for the wet kind. There is strong evidence in support of dietary supplements being effective in slowing the progression. It’s always something. I guess I just didn’t understand when she said there was nothing to treat it with. Medium language barrier mixed with my misinterpretation of previously read material. Bright side = no meds to buy!

Ice cream. Time for ice cream.