I’ve been thinking about Mom a lot lately; not just because it’s close to our birthdays, but also because I know my eyes are changing. I never realized how brave Mom was; and what an actress! She always seemed upbeat and never let us see her cry. She rarely spoke about her eyes, and never let us see her smoke — I know now because she was afraid we’d confiscate her “ciggibutts.”
Now I realize why she insisted on having l-o-n-g fingernails. (The better to light her ciggibutts, My Dear.) But the one good thing about all this: I’m remembering all kinds of interesting tales to tell you — once I get out of this melancholy state of mind. So … onward!
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I’m guessing you have a diagnosis of macular degeneration. My thoughts are with you. Two of my grandparents had macular degeneration. So far my mother, sister and I have avoided it. Hoping and praying our eyes stay healthy, and hoping yours do not worsen. All the best to you.
Yes you’re right about the diagnosis. I’ve been getting eye shots since Sept 2010 for the wet type and am now in Tallahassee, FL to see another retinologist for a second opinion. I expect he’ll say that the shots are working and to keep getting them if needed.