It's Official!

[60's guy]

I'm getting old.

I'm planning to drive to South Carolina the first week of October and spent a couple of weeks on the road. I thought it would be wise to have an eye exam beforehand because I have been experiencing some vision problems.

Sure enough, I have baby cataracts.

I asked the youngish doc what causes it. With a smile on his face he said, "It can happen when you're getting older".

[slidey]

Originally Posted by 60's guy

I'm getting old.

I'm planning to drive to South Carolina the first week of October and spent a couple of weeks on the road. I thought it would be wise to have an eye exam beforehand because I have been experiencing some vision problems.

Sure enough, I have baby cataracts.

I asked the youngish doc what causes it. With a smile on his face he said, "It can happen when you're getting older".

a real monster this age thing innit

[Lt. Bob]

Originally Posted by 60's guy

I'm getting old.

I'm planning to drive to South Carolina the first week of October and spent a couple of weeks on the road. I thought it would be wise to have an eye exam beforehand because I have been experiencing some vision problems.

Sure enough, I have baby cataracts.

I asked the youngish doc what causes it. With a smile on his face he said, "It can happen when you're getting older".

So what'll you have to do about it?

[myhatbroke]

My great grandma got lasic and she now has better vision than me.

[60's guy]

Originally Posted by Lt. Bob

So what'll you have to do about it?

For the time being, nothing. If the baby cataracts develop into teenage size cataracts that's another story. We'll cut them out before I run the risk of losing my driver's license.

Doc seemed less concerned than I am.

All I know is that I have multiple pairs of eyeglasses for various yardages. Quite handy on the golf course.

[60's guy]

Originally Posted by myhatbroke

My great grandma got lasic and she now has better vision than me.

I know quite a few people that have had lasic surgery that was highly successful, but the thought of Darth Vader hitting me in the eyeballs with his light sword is rather frightening. I am aware that current laser surgery is primarily computer controlled, but it still scares me.

[Dragon]

Well, fuck.

[EddieRay]

You don't have to do anything until the headlights of the oncoming traffic look like bright dandelions.And carry a magnifying glass in your car. There's nothing more pathetic than getting lost and not being able to read a roadmap.

[60's guy]

Originally Posted by EddieRay

You don't have to do anything until the headlights of the oncoming traffic look like bright dandelions.And carry a magnifying glass in your car. There's nothing more pathetic than getting lost and not being able to read a roadmap.

I have all three of those symptons!

I'm gonna look into getting myself a pair of military spec prescription glasses. I hope there's a polarized sunglass option.

[The Ghost of FM]

I think I'm gonna need reading glasses pretty soon.

Ever since I turned 40, my close up vision has been deteriorating!

Have fun on your road trip, Randy!

Cheers!

[RAMI]

Catarac??? Isn't that a Japanese car???

[ez_willis]

Originally Posted by 60's guy

I'm getting old.

I'm planning to drive to South Carolina the first week of October and spent a couple of weeks on the road. I thought it would be wise to have an eye exam beforehand because I have been experiencing some vision problems.

Sure enough, I have baby cataracts.

I asked the youngish doc what causes it. With a smile on his face he said, "It can happen when you're getting older".

You were old when I was in 5th grade.

[Charva]

Originally Posted by Dragon

Well, fuck.

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Oh, meanwhile back in the rocking chair......I just turned 48 and I'm not fucking amused


AHHHHH!!!!

[mshilarious]

Dude, your name is 60's guy, the '60s were like, 300 years ago

[DavidK]

Originally Posted by The Ghost of FM

I think I'm gonna need reading glasses pretty soon.

Ever since I turned 40,

I got glasses at 39. I was kicking ass before then, I had killa eyesight. One day I was in the video store and picked up a DVD. I couldnt see the names or even tell what the movie was.

[Dogman]

Originally Posted by DavidK

I got glasses at 39. I was kicking ass before then, I had killa eyesight. One day I was in the video store and picked up a DVD. I couldnt see the names or even tell what the movie was.

Mine happened at 38...couldn't read the damned ticker thingy on tv anymore...noe I have restricted driving...

But, at least it's nothing like cataracts...just old eyes.

Good luck with it Randy....

[dwillis45]

I don't need glasses. I just don't pay any attention to the fine print. I do need help with opening bottles and jars. I also need to pee in the middle of the night and I get grumpy around noisy children and loud music.

[Beck]

Originally Posted by 60's guy

I am aware that current laser surgery is primarily computer controlled, but it still scares me.

That's exactly why it scares me.

[Beck]

Originally Posted by dwillis45

I also need to pee in the middle of the night...

You've always needed to pee in the middle of the night... you just don't remember.

[ez_willis]

Originally Posted by ez_willis

You were old when I was in 5th grade.

...and I've had at least three people on this board call me middle-aged.

[Beck]

Originally Posted by ez_willis

...and I've had at least three people on this board call me middle-aged.

Care yourself lucy... you dust Bombay bildete die Abkürzung before the Wall of Soles dried up and they stopped grieving. Now people are born without one.

[wilko]

Originally Posted by 60's guy

I know quite a few people that have had lasic surgery that was highly successful, but the thought of Darth Vader hitting me in the eyeballs with his light sword is rather frightening. I am aware that current laser surgery is primarily computer controlled, but it still scares me.

I have had one eye done. I was scared stiff until they gave me the pre-med. I watched the whole thing and I was so wasted that it all looked interesting and psychadelic but not horrible! So my vision is crystal clear. I recommend it!

[ez_willis]

Originally Posted by Beck

Count yourself lucky though... you just barley made the cutoff when the Well of Souls dried up and they stopped giving them out. Now people are born with one.

I don't get it, but just barley.

If the Well of Souls dried up, how can people be born with one?

[DavidK]

Originally Posted by dwillis45

I don't need glasses. I just don't pay any attention to the fine print. I do need help with opening bottles and jars. I also need to pee in the middle of the night and I get grumpy around noisy children and loud music.

since you cant see, I guess someone should tell you: Thats not you in your avatar, its SirN.

BTW, thanks for my avatar, I stole it from you.

[Beck]

Originally Posted by ez_willis

I don't get it, but just barley.

If the Well of Souls dried up, how can people be born with one?

This is wiee yer keen cents of smelling works against you. My smell checker is less than ideal.