I finally got to the eye doctor on Friday to get my eyes examined. The last time I went was back in 2004. At the time my eyes hadn't changed so far as prescription is concerned. The only change was that I no longer needed my glasses for reading.
The other thing he was concerned about back then was my eye pressure. There is no history of glaucoma on either my Mom's or Dad's side of the family. He first noticed the pressure elevation in 2001 or so. He sent me for a peripheral vision test which came back normal. So after that he had just been monitoring it ever 6 months.
However I haven't gone for the last 4 years. I knew my vision had changed and I couldn't afford new glasses, so I decided to wait until I could actually get a prescription filled.
The eye pressure is up a little bit more. He said that the inside of my eyes look excellent and have no damage. He is sending me for another peripheral vision test though. And he gave me a prescription for progressive lenses.
I went and ordered a pair and should have then by Monday or Tuesday next week. I can't wait!
It will be so good to not have to worry about having to put on and take off my glasses. It's a real annoyance at work.
The other thing he was concerned about back then was my eye pressure. There is no history of glaucoma on either my Mom's or Dad's side of the family. He first noticed the pressure elevation in 2001 or so. He sent me for a peripheral vision test which came back normal. So after that he had just been monitoring it ever 6 months.
However I haven't gone for the last 4 years. I knew my vision had changed and I couldn't afford new glasses, so I decided to wait until I could actually get a prescription filled.
The eye pressure is up a little bit more. He said that the inside of my eyes look excellent and have no damage. He is sending me for another peripheral vision test though. And he gave me a prescription for progressive lenses.
I went and ordered a pair and should have then by Monday or Tuesday next week. I can't wait!