[blindza] Re: Sore eyes, etc.
- From: "Magda Felgate" <magdafelgate@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <blindza@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:29:57 +0200
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STAY STRONG AND WELL, MY FRIEND!
MAGDA FELGATE.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jacob Kruger
To: blindza@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 7:03 PM
Subject: [blindza] Re: Sore eyes, etc.
I might - one day - try find a decent eye doctor...<smile>
As far as the vague grey shapes/points that are pretty much permanently
there, there are a few theories, and mine are like millions of little tiny gray
pinpricks of just varying shades of grey that then cluster together to sort of
form shapes, but there's also 2 reddish shapings that are more clearly defined,
never really move away from what looks to me like around 2 metres in front of
me, and slightly left of centre - even if I turn my head, they're right there -
and they're permanently changing shape/moving around overlapping with each
other, etc.
Firstly a neuro-opthalmologist in the UK said it's literally just my brain
doing a form of imagination/visualisation, and he was the guy who certified me
as B1, and when I asked if I was in fact pointing to an eye chart on the wall
behind his desk without anyone telling me it was there, he also just changed
the subject.
For example, if I do certain things with the vOICe it does seem to help my
brain show me some things in this virtual vision as such, but there are some
other strange factors as well, like the fact that am permanently seeing shapes
for the bridge of my nose, my eye sockets, my cheeckbones etc. so it's almost
like my point of view/relative point of sight, etc. is around 5cm behind my
actual eyes, and it also doesn't matter if I close my eyelids - I see a line
sort of flashing up/down as I do it - which is more along the lines of what a
reiki woman told me, and sort of along the lines of what Russell Targ says
since he's the blindie guy who trained the CIA to use ESP, and he straight out
says that's how he does some forms of environmental navigation - sort of sixth
sensory substitution...<smile>
Doesn't really mean I know what's causing this/what's happening, but those
are the types of questions I was trying to ask that eye doctor, and, yes, makes
sense that I suppose I should at least have a doctor check up on these eyes
occasionally, but will have to find one who's a bit more open-minded with
regard to at least listening to my questions.
Will also just mention that it irritated me a little bit when the eye surgeon
didn't even know that, for example, the SANCB shop could/would supply talking
watches, that there's screen reader software out there etc. etc. - honestly
don't think she even off-hand had contact details for the SANCB.
Stay well
Jacob Kruger
Blind Biker
Skype: BlindZA
'...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...'
----- Original Message -----
From: Retha
To: blindza@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 5:29 PM
Subject: [blindza] Re: Sore eyes, etc.
Hi Jacob
Now this is one I know. First the easy one - I think you might hear from
more people who could first see (even only partially like me) that you still se
funny shapes. As I'm typing this, I see lots of light points like stars and
inbetween floating things. I always just thought it should be so - no harm in
them, any way.
As for the sandy feeling and pain, I really think you should find you
another oculist and let them have a look. I had cornea transplants and my eyes
become dry very easily. However, these days they also sometimes get infection
which is rather painful. Sometimes the cornea can also grow into a point and
literally scratch against your eyelashes. I know this sounds gory, but there
are usually reasons for the warnings we get. Then again, you may have glaucoma
and not feel a thing. Even though I can't use my eyes any more, I think it is
still important to have them seen to from time to time. Sometimes some stuff
may be lurking which you don't even know about.
I wish I could have you visit my doctor here in Kimberley - he is one of
the most normal, friendly and outspoken people I know. He always tells me
precisely what is going on and does not make me feel like an idiot either. And
of course, often one's fears are way beyond reality.
So I suggest, find you another nice doctor! All the best.
Retha
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