Narrow Angle Glaucoma Surgery, Anybody had it?
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Comments (79)The text is pale gray, the tiny headings that say 'Garden Forum Garden Topics Garden Junk' that you might use to navigate are pale green. You probably missed that altogether, it is so hard to see. The improvements are that you don't have to use code any more to insert a photo or make your type bold. There is a tiny line at the bottom of this page where you should be able to switch off the emails -- tiny green letters: Click to switch off notifications. We can go or we can stay....See MoreAnybody know who owns Joann's fabric stores?
Comments (38)The Joanns that is closest to me is not a really big store but the ladies that work there are so helpful and nice. On the other hand the huge store in Indianapolis is awful. Crowded, messy and not very organized. They changed it a couple years ago. They used to have 3 cutting areas, now they only have one. The first time I went there after the change I was shocked. You now take a number at the cutting area. There was 30 some people ahead of me. People were just walking out and leaving carts full of fabric sitting. I went back during the week and the same lady was working. I told her of my experience. She told me the new management want them to only spend 4 minutes per customer. They don't want them to leave the cutting table if a customer needs help such as picking the right thread and such. She said it was awful. If you are a new sewer you often need help. How many times have you been there and someone doesn't know if the have the right fabric for the project or how many yards it would take? Wouldn't you think they would want their workers to help customers? Sadly, Joanns is about the only fabric store around. We do have a Hobby Lobby but their fabric is so high priced. While taking a different way home from the hospital while hubby was in I ran across a Hancock Fabric. I am going to check it out soon. Do they have sale flyers that they mail out like Joann does?...See MoreHas anybody been to the optometrist during the pandemic?
Comments (43)Annegreit, I’m sorry you’re uncomfortable. I may be able to help you. Not medical advice, but experience with bouts of dry eye over the years. I have experienced a situation very similar to what you describe. In the past 20 years, along with an aging (drying) population, there has been a lot of progress made toward treating the common symptoms of dry eye and related issues such as blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelid). Lots of excellent products as well. I was on the squeamish side too, but now could be walking down a hallway and drop a few preservative-free eye drops into my eyes without skipping a beat or looking. Oh, and erase that image of a tube of ointment (tip) touching your eyelid. IMO, way too much and you don’t want to be touching any tip to your eye (conjunctiva) or eyelid. You could scratch yourself. Ouch. I have some simple, safe, things for you to try. But first, let me say that it is unlikely that your dry stuck morning eye (lid) to be anything serious. There are a few common, relatively benign, causes for the symptoms you describe. As to going to an ophthalmologist, it depends on where you live — LA area or northern Maine. I need to get a few eye appointments squared away, but will likely wait until spring or summer. Here are some simple, largely regarded as safe, commonly suggested by doctors and ophthalmologists as a first line, pre appointment “try and see if this helps” approach. There are various situations that can cause dry eye or stuck eyelids. Often the condition is easily addressed. FIRST: some caveats. Please do not put any of those get-the-red-out drops into your eye. Always wash your hands well before and after touching your eyes. Educate yourself about dry eyes, itchy eyes and eyelid hygiene by going to reputable sights if looking online. Be gentle when touching your eyelid areas. With clean hands and a clean folded facecloth, make a warm water (not hot) compress (wring out excess water) for your eyes — apply gently over your eyes for a few seconds. Turn the facecloth to a clean, unused side and repeat. I usually hold mine gently over closed eyes for perhaps a minute. You can rinse in warm water and repeat. I have my own favorite brands of preservative-free, un-medicated, single use moisturizing eyedrops. There are several excellent brands. I use preservative free because when my eyes were very very dry (much better now), I could not tolerate the commonly used preservative. You do not touch your eye with any ampule tip — instead, just lean or lie back, hold the dropper above your eye and gently squeeze a drop (“distill” a drop) into your opened eye. The unmediated drops are buffered and have the correct pH and salinity to match normal tears, so there is no stinging or odor. It feels great! Gently close your eye and perhaps just let the moisture of the neutral, unmedicated eye drop sit there a few seconds. Optional. Here is what the single use ampule looks like: You just snap the top off, and use. Single use == single time use. I’ve been told that I can use more than once, but don’t keep for a day. Because there is no preservative, there is nothing to check any growth of bacteria once opened. And, again, you don’t need to or want to touch the dispensing tip to your eye. I always have then in my purse, toilet try bag and cupboard, and at bedside stand. So, because I don’t like to run out, I buy large box. But you can but in smaller amounts ;) There are several good eyelid cleaners. One that I use (when needed) is just a simple, balanced solution that is pumped out onto clean hands from a small bottle. Directions on box and inside. I apply this to clean hand and just gently massage around the area from where my eyelashes emerge. There are oil glads there that sometimes become inflamed or irritated or need a bit more cleaning than a morning shower. Feels great. No odor, but something faint, clean smelling. Great product. These products are over the counter and manufactured by companies that have been in the medical eye comfort/hygiene business for decades. They enjoy the confidence of many patients and physicians. I have no relationship to them. Oh, and over the years, I have had pets (cats, dogs) with dry eyes. I have used the eyedrops on them as well. (Pets and people with dry eyes can tear or get accumulations of goop in the corners of their eyes. Sterile ophthalmic ointment (as mdln offered, above). I used to use this before bedtime. With clean hands, I’d put a bit of the ointment on my finger tip, then apply to the inside of the lower lid. It kept my eyes moist overnight and prevented them from sticking shut by morning. I hope you find eye comfort soon, Annegreit....See MoreEYE Question — Iridotomy? Cataract surgery?
Comments (11)I just had cataract surgery and now have the Toric lenses. I was given a choice of three different options. The first option was basic that Medicare would cover. I'd still need glasses for distance and to read. I had astigmatism and my ophthalmologist surgeon said he could correct it with Toric lenses so I wouldn't need glasses for distance. $4,440 out of pocket for both eyes. He said I may still readers. It turned out my vision is now 20/20 and I don't need glasses at all. After I had each eye done two weeks apart, I couldn't read for two days afterwards. Apparently the back and forth motion of your pupils can dislodge the lens. After those first two days I was back to reading. I also had "dropless" cataract surgery. I would have needed to use 3-4 different eyedrops five times a day. No thanks. Instead, I had the medicine in all those drops put in during the procedure, for a slow release. I then only had one drop to put in daily. Overall, I'm loving not having to wear glasses. My procedure was uneventful. It's amazing how much brighter everything is. I always thought my ceiling is an off white. Removing those clouded lenses and now my ceiling looks white. The difference in colors and the brightness is amazing....See More- 22 years agolast modified: 11 years ago
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