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I have an erection
I can see it with or without glasses …
No clue what my official vision issues are, but I made my own prescription with reading glasses and swapped lenses–easy to do with a ruler. They work well for programming and reading, but do not have the clarity to use at a distance.
I love the stylish nerdy girl look. Yours match your style and face shape well. Very nice.
Would you like to make an appointment with an ophthalmologist? I am concerned that you may be wearing inappropriate contact lenses which could cause you more problems such as eye fatigue and headaches, I say this from experience haha. Sincerely : your nerd girl
Thanks for your concern.
My issue is actually my back. I was in a major barely-survived crash between me on a bicycle and two SUVs 10 years ago. The result is that holding posture is very hard for me. It really is not practical or effective for me to do the whole get dressed, drive to, wait, and then do an eye exam. When I sit upright or stand I’m competent for the first 15 minutes and useful for around 30. I can continue to push through for an hour, but after that I won’t be able to sleep or recover for days, sometimes weeks. By the time I’m in the exam chair for an actual test, I’d be pretty much useless. The worst part is that I don’t look like anything is wrong. For perspective, I can’t even asses something like beds effectively going to a store and trying them. I was folded over backwards in the crash and have a bunch of minor damage all the way down my thoracic (rib cage) spine.
I can read okay without any assistance but with age it seems to take more and more mental focus to do so. It is only when reading lots of text that I benefit from wearing my glasses. The difference is only 33%. I’ve never worn contacts.
Stay nerdy love!
oh, I’m so sorry for everything you’ve been through. It really sounds like a big challenge. There are ophthalmologists who can make house calls or teleconsultations, which might be a more convenient option. It might be worth exploring the possibility of glasses designed specifically for reading. I have heard that working with a physical therapist who specializes in spinal cord injury can be helpful. Even in small sessions at home, they might be able to teach you techniques to improve posture and reduce pain. I have a friend who pays for massages once a week and it has changed her life, I think massages can be a great first approach to relief, imagine massages in your own home
I don’t wear contact lenses either jaja I have contradictory opinions, I mean, a plastic in the eye? but at the same time I feel that in some occasions they are practical
I love that you are replying to people with such care, instead of dropping a photo and leaving. Above and beyond
Massages were… interesting. I did 3 years of biweekly PT. The massage part was the only time I felt anything impact where I actually hurt. I can replicate that with the knob of a baseball bat while lying on the floor and a tennis ball… kinky. Don’t get me started on the 3ft long 8in diameter foam roll. The best part of PT was the revolving door of new interns.
My vision is likely mostly hydration due to being a hardcore cyclist and the way it impacts my water retention and sodium balance as I’ve tapered and slowly degraded.
I think it is likely smart to get the plastic in the eye thing thought, if you can manage. My pain baseline is so high that my ability to focus on anything technical is limited. Relieving the strain on my vision using my hacked glasses can substantially extend how long I can read something technical before I’m no longer functional. Probably the same for most people. My brain can compensate, but doing so has a cost that could be useful elsewhere.
How long you and the SO been posting nudes? Like it? Going well?
I got eye surgery and now have 20/15 vision with chronic dry eyes
Have you tried lubricating eye drops to relieve dry eyes and improve lubrication? I get dry eyes too, but only in my eyes, especially on sunny days, damned to be a vampire.
I use Optase preservative free eye drops for severe dry eyes per recommendation of my eye surgeon and optometrist. They both recommend IPL therapy, but one of them gave me an RX for xiidra eye drops that I have yet to fill.
Fun fact - wearing sunglasses can help reduce developing macular degeneration later in life, so wear those sunnies when out in the daytime.
How interesting about your eye care routine! Sounds like you’re in good hands, did you know that Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy is not only great for dry eyes, but also for the skin? It can help reduce age spots and rosacea, so it’s a two for one ! I hope you find relief with Xiidra drops if you decide to buy them, and always remember to take care of those precious little eyes
I’m excited to try IPL therapy around my eyes for the skin benefits. We only have one set of eyes, so we gotta take care of them!
I noticed you are new to Lemmy, so I hope you enjoy the fediverse and all that Lemmy has to offer. It’s a small community here compared to other networks but it’s very positive.
it’s true, eyes are very valuable, I’d rather lose a kidney than an eye. jaja thank you for the welcome (L) long live the four eyes
