tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post6535847098760222458..comments2024-03-29T08:54:05.713-04:00Comments on The Misadventures of Widowhood: Eye Update and my Widow's Memory BankMisadventures of Widowhoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-71555168939616482632021-12-08T22:31:52.619-05:002021-12-08T22:31:52.619-05:00I'm not surprised. They are rare.I'm not surprised. They are rare. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-42433757540094469082021-12-08T20:44:30.108-05:002021-12-08T20:44:30.108-05:00That Pucker is a new one for me. I learn of more ...That Pucker is a new one for me. I learn of more diseases and complications of the eye from my now over-the-hill friends. Who knew there would be so many parts that could fall apart.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894294588507668479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-26493286770324877592021-12-07T20:33:29.868-05:002021-12-07T20:33:29.868-05:00Scary thought!Scary thought!Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-81073014127730104472021-12-07T19:27:57.130-05:002021-12-07T19:27:57.130-05:00Hugs, and yes, you will know. I know each time I ...Hugs, and yes, you will know. I know each time I have a small stroke, Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333086721654817750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-16517946423769816532021-12-06T15:29:14.282-05:002021-12-06T15:29:14.282-05:00Good to know! LOL And I like how your mom's br...Good to know! LOL And I like how your mom's brain is selecting memories.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-83883608490689153522021-12-06T12:49:28.734-05:002021-12-06T12:49:28.734-05:00I get chronic dry eye, and Restasis was my Burning...I get chronic dry eye, and Restasis was my Burning Devil Drop. That stuff--whew! I feel your pain. And not being able to rub your eyes when that's the first instinct is so, so difficult. <br /><br />Memory is often a painter with a kind and Impressionist's brush, I think. My mother, who is in the earlier stages of Alzheimer's, tends to remember only the most wonderful and romantic Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-79671040199685680542021-12-06T12:27:54.319-05:002021-12-06T12:27:54.319-05:00Ohmygod, that as funny. Thanks for sharing....Ohmygod, that as funny. Thanks for sharing....Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-53568354124698503992021-12-06T11:52:24.200-05:002021-12-06T11:52:24.200-05:00This reminds me of when Rachel needed eyedrops in ...This reminds me of when Rachel needed eyedrops in Friends! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKWvtZZrdPg Hope everything goes well for you.Around My Kitchen Tablehttp://www.aroundmykitchentable.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-68819350117370392622021-12-06T09:53:53.655-05:002021-12-06T09:53:53.655-05:00I will need over the counter drops for the rest of...I will need over the counter drops for the rest of my life when this is over. For dry eyes. I'll have to see if it comes in a spray. I can do the gel drops better than the others.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-36118198101723685652021-12-06T09:49:39.321-05:002021-12-06T09:49:39.321-05:00It just makes sense not to fill our brains with ga...It just makes sense not to fill our brains with garbage, doesn't it.<br /><br />The eye doctor on my last visit called in a renewal on the painful drop but there's no additional refills on it so that's really encouraging.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-55136537237537822742021-12-06T01:44:25.425-05:002021-12-06T01:44:25.425-05:00After Lasik in both Eyes years ago I had to use Ey...After Lasik in both Eyes years ago I had to use Eye Drops for several Months due to the dryness caused by the Lasers. The one that was the most refreshing was a mist you sprayed, some of the drops were burning and uncomfortable, but that spray was wonderful. The Lasik itself was painless, they numbed the Eyes of coarse and Emotionally it was scary to know what they were doing to my Eyes, but Bohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03743017084098726581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-38841102987077130802021-12-06T01:34:40.921-05:002021-12-06T01:34:40.921-05:00"What will I do when my time comes? I've ..."What will I do when my time comes? I've always had a fertile fantasy life, will I even know when dementia takes up residence?" <br /><br />I hope your eye improves soon, and especially that you can stop the painful drops, but I laughed out loud at those last two lines. As long as you have that sense of humor you can rest assured you're still doing fine. <br /><br />I'm CheerfulMonkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934008738777906970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-24297831993851159942021-12-06T00:09:31.036-05:002021-12-06T00:09:31.036-05:00Half the time I miss the eyes and get the drops do...Half the time I miss the eyes and get the drops down my cheeks.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-30790293198539695032021-12-06T00:04:27.422-05:002021-12-06T00:04:27.422-05:00I'm confident the eye issue will be history by...I'm confident the eye issue will be history by the new year. <br /><br />Thankfully we all mellow with age.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-62598799655918530292021-12-05T16:51:06.332-05:002021-12-05T16:51:06.332-05:00My husband had cataract surgery years ago and I ha...My husband had cataract surgery years ago and I had to help him with the drops because he just couldn't do it. Hopefully you won't have to use the drops for much longer.Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-63750823575636211782021-12-05T16:50:35.324-05:002021-12-05T16:50:35.324-05:00I hope your pucker resolves soon...my DH has one, ...I hope your pucker resolves soon...my DH has one, too, and they were the reason for a lot of doctor visits after his cataract surgeries. That said, once things settled down, he is doing well and no long term issues. I wish the same for you. :) <br /><br />Also, after reading your post and the comments, I agree that you have to not sweat the small stuff. My DH has a temper that doesn't flare Hope Springshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16711100897900771363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-59731072735145962192021-12-05T16:38:51.536-05:002021-12-05T16:38:51.536-05:00Usually the January sad-iversary of Don dying snea...Usually the January sad-iversary of Don dying sneaks up on me but I think this year it will come marching in. Too many changes this year.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-23596550160826039282021-12-05T16:20:26.045-05:002021-12-05T16:20:26.045-05:00That's funny! Thanks for sharing.....That's funny! Thanks for sharing.....Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-9697910518886177622021-12-05T15:32:30.181-05:002021-12-05T15:32:30.181-05:00I appreciate your connection between your vision a...I appreciate your connection between your vision and your times past. I'm glad you're seeing more clearly and hope that the pucker gets the puck out soon. That last drop sounds grim. Nine years. It isn't long at all, yet I'm sure sometimes seems a world away. Hugs.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-41783900963902518442021-12-05T14:22:22.861-05:002021-12-05T14:22:22.861-05:00Actually, the story of how my doc determined it wa...Actually, the story of how my doc determined it was time to remove mine went like this: I'd gone in for my six month glaucoma pressure test, and he suddenly said, "You know how you're always asking if it's time to get rid of those cataracts? It''s time." When I asked how he knew, he said, "When I can't see into your eye, you obviously can't see out.&shoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-1016971926829634762021-12-05T13:34:32.718-05:002021-12-05T13:34:32.718-05:00Maybe a mind-Jedi trick would work to dismiss that...Maybe a mind-Jedi trick would work to dismiss that thought from your mind. Now you've got me wondering which side I put up. I've never cared so I probably mix it up. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-68837437959663711602021-12-05T12:32:03.544-05:002021-12-05T12:32:03.544-05:00Every time I use tinfoil to cover a casserole dish...Every time I use tinfoil to cover a casserole dish to go in the oven I remember my first husband screaming (and I do mean screaming) at me that I didn't have it shiny side up. This was at the beginning of our marriage and I ignored the signs because I was determined to make it work. Maybe if I get dementia, I'll no longer have that one pop up. Good luck with your eyes, Jean! Sounds like The Widow Badasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671005744535263644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-5673056661637997192021-12-04T17:28:27.634-05:002021-12-04T17:28:27.634-05:00Not so much cranky as depressed because not having...Not so much cranky as depressed because not having glasses that work anymore is driving me crazy, especially during my computer time. I broke down and bought a cheap pair of readers today. which helps but I've got a strong sigmatism in one eye so I will still always need a prescription lens.<br /><br />When my dad got so he couldn't tell his nightmares from reality I quit reading and Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-52638981625000616612021-12-04T17:01:13.737-05:002021-12-04T17:01:13.737-05:00A profound question you ask: "which version o...A profound question you ask: "which version of my history will be locked inside my head as I withdraw from the world?" I wonder the same thing. I hope your eye problems aren't making you too irritable. I fear they might turn me into a first class crank. Ally Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017098395188176477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-19630042844578266932021-12-04T16:45:43.766-05:002021-12-04T16:45:43.766-05:00HAHAHAHA
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