jewel May 2nd, 2011
While I’m not sure celebration is really in order; that just somehow seems a bit wrong to me; I do feel a strong sense of relief. Though, I’m sure there are others that will carry on his legacy, for the moment I am content to breath that sigh of relief.
jewel February 20th, 2011
This is something that has been on my mind quite a lot recently. I recently finished reading Delusions of Gender, by Cordelia Fine, and I’ve found myself noticing sexism in everyday life that I think I was just desensitized to before. I’m not crying “sexist!” every time someone makes a questionable comment, mind you, but it has made me more aware of the language we use everyday.
Within the last couple days, I’ve been reading about the American Atheists’ Southeast Regional Atheist Meet and the hubub surrounding their panel on what atheist groups can do to attract more women. I will say up front that I did not watch the video that was posted, because I didn’t get to it before it was replaced with a classical music score and an excerpt from a clarification post at Blag Hag. That’s really too bad because I’d like to be able to write on my opinions of the panel rather than what other people took from it. So, I will comment on my opinions regarding what was written about the talk. Take it with a grain of salt, of course, since I wasn’t there. Continue Reading »
jewel February 9th, 2011
I just had my third follow up since having my iLasik surgery three and a half weeks ago. My vision is no better than it was at my last visit, two weeks ago, and in fact, has gotten a little worse in my right eye, but it’s close to what it was. The doctor told me that it’s pretty certain that I’ll have to have an enhancement procedure done. Yep, I’m one of the 2% (at this practice, anyway…) whose surgery doesn’t do the trick the first time around. The good news is that my eyes are healthy and I’m not having issues with dry eyes, as often happens after Lasik, so all I need to do now is wait. Continue Reading »
jewel January 26th, 2011
It’s been eleven days since I had my surgery. I was hoping to be able to report how wonderfully clear my vision was and what a joy it has been to finally be able to see without glasses. Sadly, I can report neither. Continue Reading »
jewel January 17th, 2011
This will be the last “daily” post, I think. I’ll take notes as to my comfort level, vision in low light and redness and post again sometime in the next week with an update.
Like yesterday when I woke up, my eyes were pretty glassy and bloodshot when I got out of bed this morning. More pronounced than the ‘first think in the morning glassiness’ pre-surgery, but the same type of thing. The redness takes longer to subside, as well, but since I seem to have less overall redness than other people I know that have undergone Lasik, I’m still quite happy that I have as little redness as I do. Continue Reading »
jewel January 16th, 2011
As a part of my documenting what the iLasik procedure itself was like, I’d also like to document my recovery from the procedure and my observations of the process. I don’t think I will post every day, as that would be kind of overkill, but after a day or two I will note changes and progress over time in a combined post.
I was awake early this morning; probably a side effect of going to be kind of early last night. Yesterday was a big day, after all, and they want you to sleep more in the first couple days to aid the healing and rest your eyes. Thankfully, I am happy to report, my dreams were normal run of the mill dreams, unlike the Valium induced ones yesterday. I did wake up several times during the night, though, because I am not used to wearing anything on my face while I sleep. The goggles are not the most comfortable things ever, but they do serve a very important purpose. Continue Reading »
jewel January 15th, 2011
This morning, like a little kid on ChriFSMas, I got up before the sun. My appointment for iLasik was at 8:30 and I needed to have a bit of breakfast and coffee before going. No sense in adding a headache to the unknown host of post-op stuff I would be facing later.
We got to the doctor’s office just a little early and for the two hours I was there, most of that time was spent waiting. First waiting for the remeasurment of my vision and mapping my eyes for the laser and they gave me 10mg of Valium to relax me. The Valium didn’t actually make me feel any different. I don’t know if that’s normal or not, but I’m kind of like that with most drugs. After that, I waited for another 20 or 30 minutes for them to take me into the laser room. Continue Reading »
jewel January 14th, 2011
Tomorrow morning, bright and early, I will be embarking on a journey that will, hopefully, free me of my glasses (at least until I need reading glasses). I’ve decided to get wavefront Lasik done. W00t! I’m quite excited about it. And a little nervous, I admit, but mostly excited.
I’m quite nearsighted, at least compared to most people I know. My glasses correct -6 diopters for each eye. The way I normally define that to people is “I can’t cross the street without them because the moving cars and the parked cars look the same to me”. My vision is genetic, although both of my parents are farsighted. Most of my siblings are nearsighted as well as were my grandparents. I first got glasses when I was 9 years old and have been tied to them, or contacts, ever since. It’s a leash that I will be happy to rid myself of.
A couple friends of mine have had vision correction surgery recently. One had PRK and the other wavefront Lasik. My oldest sister has also had the wavefront Lasik and is really happy she did it. From what my friend told me that had his Lasik surgery last week, they give you a Valium when you get there, and send you home with another one and also pain drops to use on the 1st day. He said I’d probably take a nice long nap when I get home, which I am looking forward to because I’m a fan of naps.
I’ll try to keep a bit of a journal about the healing process to post here in case anyone is interested as to what the process is like. I’m sure it will be an interesting experience.
jewel December 25th, 2010
We don’t really celebrate the holidays around my house, but if we did, there would be pasta! I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season, however you choose to (or not to) celebrate it.
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