In Denial

@rakski (156547)
Philippines
July 5, 2016 4:26am CST
Yes, you read it right. In denial. This is probably the right time to have a good talk to myself. Yes, me, myself and I. You see, I have been battling myself for a few months now whether there is somethings wrong with the computer or it's just my eyes. You may laugh at me now, haha. But this is my reality right now. I am having a reality check, of course, I know it is not the computer but it's my eyes. 5 years ago, the ophthalmologist told me the age of my eyes are two years older than my age. Oh, eyes have age too. Yes, meaning, our usage of our eyes define the age of our eyes except for others who really has problems with their eyes at an early age. The doctor said I should wear a reading glass but since I am not comfortable using it, I disregarded it. Now maybe, I am paying my price. Since my work entails me to be in front of the computer for long hours, I am having a rough time because even I turned the brightness low, still, I feel the light is too much for me. Yes, I am light sensitive too. I am now trying to find a schedule to have a check up again.
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
5 Jul 16
There comes a time when we have to admit that we need help. I had perfect eyesight until my late 40s, but now can't read a thing without my glasses. You'll get used to them
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rakski
@rakski (156547)
• Philippines
6 Jul 16
Thanks for the words of comfort. It is now sinking in my mind that I really need it for my eyes and that I need help. I sure hope that I will get use to them.
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MsTickle
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
12 Oct 16
My story is the same as yours @Jabo. @raski, try some magnifier readers and choose a number you are comfortable with.
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Reine25
@Lucky15 (37391)
• Philippines
5 Jul 16
We always can not takethings immediately :)
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rakski
@rakski (156547)
• Philippines
5 Jul 16
very true, it is hard when I have not worn eyeglasses for 40 years of my life....
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502653)
• Italy
5 Jul 16
You should wear eyeglasses or you risk to lower your eyesight even more. I bought my first eyeglasses when I was 45.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502653)
• Italy
6 Jul 16
@rakski My younger brother wears glasses since he was 6 years old.
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rakski
@rakski (156547)
• Philippines
7 Jul 16
@LadyDuck oh my, that is such a young age! but I guess it is better to have glasses than not see at all.
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rakski
@rakski (156547)
• Philippines
6 Jul 16
yes, I am realizing that now. Actually, I am the last person in my family who does not wear glasses. My 2 sisters have theirs at age 18 to 25. So, lucky me that I will wear mine at 40.
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ingrid
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
5 Jul 16
i wear eyeglasses since my second college year
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rakski
@rakski (156547)
• Philippines
6 Jul 16
my sisters were like that too. they have theirs at an early age.
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rakski
@rakski (156547)
• Philippines
7 Jul 16
@ridingbet ah yes, I think so too!
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ingrid
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
6 Jul 16
@rakski i think it goes with genetics too
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DEV D
@abhinalstrikr (4110)
• India
5 Jul 16
interesting to know of such thing like ageing eyes
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rakski
@rakski (156547)
• Philippines
7 Jul 16
@abhinalstrikr that is very true. Out internal bodies are also abused so I learned by our eating habits and lifestyle. I think we should should take care of our body as whole, outside and inside.
rakski
@rakski (156547)
• Philippines
6 Jul 16
oh yes, I was amazed to know also that our eyes age and so does our other internal organs. It is when we abuse the use of it.
DEV D
@abhinalstrikr (4110)
• India
6 Jul 16
@rakski yeah its unfortunate of us that we donot care for our inner self and look for outer beauty ;like make up and all and our organs revolt beneath but we pay no heed to it
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Sunrise Fan
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
6 Jul 16
So this time, you should heed the opthalmologist's advice and have your new glasses fitted, otherwise, your eyesight will deteriorate faster.
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rakski
@rakski (156547)
• Philippines
7 Jul 16
@sunrisefan yes, I am now set to see a doctor, an ophthalmologist tomorrow morning. yey!
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rakski
@rakski (156547)
• Philippines
7 Jul 16
@sunrisefan oh yes, I am hoping for that too! It's been a bother for me not to see clearly when a few years back my eyes can see tiniest details of most of everything
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Sunrise Fan
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
7 Jul 16
@rakski That's good for you to do and I hope you'll get the proper glasses to improve your sight.
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allen0187
@allen0187 (59828)
• Philippines
10 Jul 16
Hope things turn out for you. Keep us updated.
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allen0187
@allen0187 (59828)
• Philippines
12 Jul 16
@rakski I need to get new glasses as well. I got one and barely used it for a week and then poof! Vanished without a trace!
rakski
@rakski (156547)
• Philippines
11 Jul 16
Oh well, I was not able to have my check up last week because of the rain and the suspension of classes of students. That means I cannot go out because the kids are at home. lol. But I will have it this wednesday morning.
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Toni
@toniganzon (77227)
• Philippines
5 Jul 16
The computer is the biggest culprit in the deterioration of our eyesight. You must really wear your reading glasses or else you will be compromising your eyes to more strain thereby increasing the problem rather than solving it.
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rakski
@rakski (156547)
• Philippines
6 Jul 16
oh yes, I am experiencing that now @toniganzon my eyes are really compromised now
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
5 Jul 16
I guess you need to have eyes enhancement this time.
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rakski
@rakski (156547)
• Philippines
6 Jul 16
yes, yes, this time it is for sure. thanks!
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Sky
@skysnap (20152)
•
5 Jul 16
yes I had that issue. so now I sit in light and work.
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rakski
@rakski (156547)
• Philippines
5 Jul 16
it is quiet stressful for my eyes though.... I sit with the light but the lights from the computer itself is so bright for me..... but I still need to work so I am gonna have a check up with the doc
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Marlina
@marlina (154103)
• Canada
5 Jul 16
It comes to a point in life where we can no longer deny things.
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rakski
@rakski (156547)
• Philippines
6 Jul 16
It is now slowly sinking in my mind. the fact that I am 40, I am lucky to have not wear eyeglasses.
ida123
@ida123 (6206)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
6 Jul 16
Today is a holiday so you can go to your ophthalmologist and have your eye check. I'm wearing eye glasses since I was 45 years old.
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rakski
@rakski (156547)
• Philippines
7 Jul 16
oh yes, holidays for students and office workers but not for moms I will be having my check up tomorrow. yey!
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arbie bee
@brokenbee (11937)
• Philippines
5 Jul 16
I had my eyes checked last May and I got my new pair of glasses. The doctor reminded me to wear it now. I had mine before but I seldom worn it. I also had it multicoated - anti radiation, anti glare... because I also work in front of the computer most of the time.
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rakski
@rakski (156547)
• Philippines
7 Jul 16
@brokenbee oh wow, so I need to have it multi-coated, anti-radiation and anti-glare too? It sounds expensive...
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arbie bee
@brokenbee (11937)
• Philippines
8 Jul 16
@rakski some offer it for free and some for 800 pesos. It's a good protection especially if you stay in front of the computer most of the time.
Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
20 Feb 18
I understand what you are saying. I hated getting glasses when I was young and waited till I could get contact lenses. You are either going to ruin your eyes or give into getting glasses. I am sorry.
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@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
4 Oct 16
I feek fir you as I have seeing problems too so I need to see my primary care'doctor to find out what glasses company will take my hmo for the prescription the eye doctot'gave em.It means I will have to search,me usinga walker and having to pay for acess bus for thswe trips so I must see my doctor. you need glasses too
Morning Girl
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
7 Jul 16
Oh dear I also have problem with my eyes. Prolong use of computer is the culprit.
rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
8 Jul 16
Take care of your eyes my dear . Follow what the doctor prescribes . I have been using reading glasses since about 6 years ago . I only use it when i am in my computer or reading , since i am far sighted now . When i watch TV i don't need a reading glass .
Beatburn
@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
7 Jul 16
My doctor has reminded me to always wear glasses so my vision will not deteriorate that fast. Since I hit 40 years back, my eyes have started to trouble me. Now if I can only remember where I left my glasses.