Well, I kept my eye exam appointment with Texas Tech Eye Consultants http://texastechphysicians.com/ on June 19, 2015, and was delighted. The office staff, the clinical staff, and the optometrist were great. For the first time in I do not know how long, Dr. Crossnoe told me that she was able to correct my vision to 20/20. Most of the previous optometrists I saw told me something like "This is the best we can do." I settled. I wonder. Maybe I should not have settled.
Dr. Crossnoe could not identify a nerve problem that the optometrist I last saw told me about. I really think that prior optometrist was angry with me because I could not perform correctly for his "field of vision" exam. He all but called me a liar because I could not do the exam. I think he invented this nerve problem so he could use a new machine he had. I really felt like I was being manipulated. I am so glad I cancelled the follow up exam. By the way, when I called in to do so, I was told I could not do so. Who says?
The exam at the Texas Tech Eye Consultants was straight forward. Everything was explained in transparent language. No nerve problems were identified. I was tested for glaucoma. My eyes were dilated to check for retinal problems. That I have cataracts was noted, and that the cataracts should not be obstructing my vision was noted.
So, my eye exam was on a Friday, and Saturday morning, I went to Vision Mart https://www.eyemartexpress.com/stores/view/id/9 to get glasses. The tech who assisted me was great, she was willing to explore all of the options and their various costs. I opted for HD lens, and two pair of glasses, one with polarized sunglasses lens, and one with clear lens. I was not surprised that I would have to wait from 6 to 14 business days to get my glasses. My eye glass prescription has never been completed the same day. So, wow, I was amazed that a few hours later, I received a text that one of my 2 pair of eye glasses was ready.
I was so excited. I retrieved the eyeglasses, and was amazed to learn that the sunglasses were ready! And, they were great! Wow! So, I wore them out, and wore them as much as I could. I went to an outdoor play that night, and finally had to change back to the clear/transitions lens in the old pair of glasses so I could see outside in the dark, and drive home in the dark.
But, my vision with the new sunglasses is so much better than the old pair of glasses, I do everything I can to wear the sunglasses, even turning on lights in my house and office!
So, when I went to work Monday, people were asking me if I "went Hollywood" or was "going dark?" I was not sure what "going dark" meant, but I think it means being angry, anti- authority, and in general anti-establishment.
So, I explained my situation Many of my colleagues could relate to being in limbo until they were able to get their new pair of glasses. A few of my co-workers understood the HD and polarization of UV rays my sunglasses offered.
I do not care if my co-workers think I "went Hollywood." Come on, if they do not know me by now, they will never know me. I am wearing this sunglasses as a survival tool. Pure and simple.
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