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At random: Long considered a versatile and deadly instrument of war, the submarine has broadened her capabilities with the adoption of nuclear power. Today the submarine serves as a ballistic missile platform, early warning station, killer of surface and underwater vessels, scout, coastal raider troop transport, supply ship, mine layer, and seaplane tender.
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Ric
Posted 2017-08-14 1:39 PM (#84697)


Plankowner

Posts: 9152

Location: Upper lefthand corner of the map.
Subject: Eye Surgery

Just got home from have cataract surgery on my left eye. Had the right one done 18 months ago.
Still fuzzy but will clear up in a few days. Looking forward to much clearer vision.
PaulR
Posted 2017-08-14 1:55 PM (#84698 - in reply to #84697)


Master and Commander

Posts: 1263

Location: Hopewell Junction NY
Subject: RE: Eye Surgery

I'm due also.  Later in the year.

JrKrup, Skimmer
Posted 2017-08-14 6:17 PM (#84700 - in reply to #84698)


Master and Commander

Posts: 1319

Location: Oxnard, CA
Subject: RE: Eye Surgery

Eye problems are nothing to ignore. Things can go south very quickly.

I had a bubble of fluid behind my right retina last November. Got shots directly into the eyeball in December and early February. The bubble started dissipating but we kept a close look at it. The bubble returned a couple weeks ago and I had a third shot on Aug 8. It will take one more shot, probably two more to clear it up. Hopefully the ophthalmologist agrees to attack it more aggressively than last time.

Actually, I'm looking forward to the next shot, due on Sep 12.

Good luck on your Cadillac - uh, I mean Cataract.
Ric
Posted 2017-08-14 9:08 PM (#84701 - in reply to #84700)


Plankowner

Posts: 9152

Location: Upper lefthand corner of the map.
Subject: RE: Eye Surgery

Things are still fuzzy but at times it clears up some. Just gotta follow the instructions and wear the eye shield when sleeping.
Sorry to hear about your problems.
GaryKC
Posted 2017-08-15 9:25 AM (#84702 - in reply to #84697)


COMSUBBBS

Posts: 3660

Location: Kansas City Missouri
Subject: RE: Eye Surgery

Glad to hear the good news, wonder how many folks here in the states will need to seek medical advise or treatment after next Monday, caused by staring at Sol. I'm gonna guess 1,821.

Edited by GaryKC 2017-08-15 9:30 AM
Ric
Posted 2017-08-15 10:08 AM (#84703 - in reply to #84702)


Plankowner

Posts: 9152

Location: Upper lefthand corner of the map.
Subject: RE: Eye Surgery

Think it would be safe for me to use my 8 inch telescope?
GaryKC
Posted 2017-08-15 11:48 AM (#84704 - in reply to #84697)


COMSUBBBS

Posts: 3660

Location: Kansas City Missouri
Subject: RE: Eye Surgery

Hey, it's for science





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chiefjoe
Posted 2017-08-15 2:48 PM (#84706 - in reply to #84704)
Senior Crew

Posts: 188

Location: Manassas, VA
Subject: RE: Eye Surgery

Hay boy, it will make you go blind. No wonder my eye sight is shot.
Pedro
Posted 2017-08-15 4:34 PM (#84708 - in reply to #84706)


COMSUBBBS

Posts: 2974

Location: Liverpool, England
Subject: RE: Eye Surgery

On my last eye test for glasses two weeks ago, they informed me that a cataract was forming in my left eye. My immediate reaction was to ask what I need to be doing about it. He reassured me that it was too small to bother with at this stage but would require constant monitoring and at the appropriate time, (presuming I last that long), the necessary surgery will be done. I'm sure the guy knows what he is talking about, but I have booked an appointment with an eye specialist at St Paul's Eye Hospital in Liverpool for late September, just in case. Screw this getting old routine, but better safe than sorry every time.

Pedro
Ric
Posted 2017-08-15 5:19 PM (#84709 - in reply to #84708)


Plankowner

Posts: 9152

Location: Upper lefthand corner of the map.
Subject: RE: Eye Surgery

Had my follow up exam today and the Dr. said I was doing really well.
Already I no longer had two tone vision; clear and sepia tone. Everything is a crisp clear. Though I will always need glasses, both eyes are now the same and I need to see my eye Dr to get new glasses made up. I was told to wait two months to let everything "settle".
I'm so happy to have had this done.
Ric
Posted 2017-08-15 8:14 PM (#84710 - in reply to #84704)


Plankowner

Posts: 9152

Location: Upper lefthand corner of the map.
Subject: No more like this...

...the plastic wrap is to keep the mirror clean until I use it.
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