on going blind

[miriam_e]

If you wake up in the morning and the first thing you see is what appears to be an afterimage, similar to what you'd see after looking at a light, but you know it can't be that because you've been asleep and not looking at any lights, don't ignore it. You may have macular degeneration. It doesn't make you totally blind, but almost. You lose the central part of your vision and all that remains is the peripheral vision. Not good.

I found out I have the early signs of this today. Bummer.
Wonderful news for a half deaf artist. :(

How can I cure it?
Can't.

How can I slow its progression?
Eat lots of green leafy veges, fruit, and seafood, avoid fats (olive oil is OK thank heavens), avoid ultraviolet light.

Hopefully I can slow it sufficiently that I eventually drop dead from old age before this shit blinds me... if I play my cards right. [groan]

Bloody annoying.

Comments

[sealwhiskers.livejournal.com]

Oh, that really was bad news... :(

My Geeks dad has it, but he's significantly older than you, and by the age of 75 he's really starting to notice it.
He of course smoked two packs for a long time and never ate any vegetables, so...

[patchworkkid.livejournal.com]

Goddamn, that just blows. On the upside you're smart, and you take care of yourself. I'd say that puts you ahead of the averages. :)