The local decore to welcome Easter. It has nothing directly to do with the post, but definitely fun and eye catching.
In July 2019 I wrote about a visit to my retina specialist to remind us that every time is a good time to pay attention to the health of our eyes. That spring I was diagnosed with macular degeneration, and subsequently started seeing a retina specialist for my eye care. The diagnosis was changed to a macular pucker, which, simply put, is scar tissue that forms on the retina. Thankfully, my condition has remained stable and there is very little vision loss. But to make sure that any changes in my vision are found before there is vision loss, I continue appointments every three months.
My visit last summer was my first post-pandemic venture out of the neighborhood and I went with great anxiety. My great comfort was that the office had been open throughout the spring in order to treat people with macular degeneration. I knew that their protocol of spraying, sanitizing and temperature taking had kept them safe throughout the worst months for New York.
My latest visit was yesterday. There were still the same precautions, but my anxiety was a lot lower. I was also happy to see that the neighborhood in Midtown where the office is located is livelier. My appointment went well. My condition is stable and doesn't interfere with reading, though I don't see quite as well with my left eye.
Please remember to take care of your health, including your eye sight. You may have heard our Buttercupland Department of Public Health message on television (as I just did), but so many conditions don't have early symptoms. My condition was found in a routine annual visit to the ophthalmologist. I had no symptoms whatsoever.
Amazingly, at least to me, tomorrow is the last day of March. We'll have some cold(er) weather for a few days and then, blessedly, spring should fully arrive. Starting on Thursday, it's April and Buttercupland will be beginning the A to Z Challenge with my favorite things. I'm not 100% set on all of my topics, but I'm sure about A, which will include a Tiffany window.
As ever, thanks for visiting. Take care of your health and take care of your eyes.
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I worked for a retina doc for 14 years and you were wise to have check ups and when he found the problem, treated you. Most people do not know if they have macula degeneration until a check up and sometimes it is too late.
I am so glad you had less anxiety and a good check up! I appreciate this public service announcement, as I need to make an appointment to get my eyes checked as well. The photo is quite eye catching! Beautiful!
I agree check ups are very important and it's important to find out what's wrong before it's too late to do anything about it. It's something I've put off this year due to the expense, but it's time to bite the bullet and just do it. We never know it just may save our eyes.
What good news that your eye condition is stable. Our eyes are so important. What a fun window at the Cottage. Enjoy your day, hugs, Edna B.
Interesting you should post this, because I have not had an eye checkup all during covid. And by now, I had kind of forgetten about it. I will make an appointment. What caused your condition?
I have the beginnings of macular degeneration and up till Covid, I visited my eye doctor semi-annually. I also have retina damage due to a a bad cataract procedure. My next doctor appointment will be with the Ophthalmologist. Thanks for reminding everybody.
After your experience, Carol I was concerned about my eyes. I also went to my Retina Specialist recently - all he found was a macular pucker as well. No treatment needed but I was very relieved.
I also have mild macular degeneration, which has been stable for a while, and visit the ophthalmologist regularly to check on it.
Very good advice in this post, Carol, and also the update on your eye visit. Glad to hear that your condition has not deteriorated. Folks should also remember to wear sunglasses in bright sunlight as we are fast approaching warmer and sunnier days, thankfully.
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