Ever noticed how with the invention of the Internet we think we are experts. Somehow with the Internet I am now a medical expert, an automotive repair expert, a political analyst and even a business analyst.
I say that because this morning I went onto WebMd and checked on my symptoms (remember Friday's red eyes? Yeah, it hasn't really improved and now there's more to deal with) and within five minutes I had self-diagnosed myself to have a corneal ulcer. Sadly tho, I think I might be right this time.
In many cases it's not very serious so I'm not freaking out... yet. I just feel like I've been having a lot of problems with my eyes for the last year or so and it's quite annoying. I've had eye infections, corneal abrasions, blah blah blah. These were mostly due to my contact lenses. Which really doesn't make sense to me because I am always careful with them. I don't rub my eyes very often. I don't think I've ever slept with them on. I clean them and the cases regularly. It's truly a mystery how I keep infecting them.
I think what scares me the most is that for health reasons I might have to switch back to glasses on a more permanent basis. And I am not at all happy about that.
Anyways, I'm off to the ophthalmologist. Wish me luck!
2 comments:
Good luck!
Aren't ulcers a result of stress-induced acidity?
Perhaps the eye ulcers are the result of seeing too many stressful events?
I'm guessing preventative measures for any resurgence would be looking at things like roses, Friday, pictures of your favorite peeps (including me of course!)...a LOT cheaper than a batch of copays any day!
Too many fried chicken movie nights?
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