Don, your story is a real learning opportunity for us all. Thank you for sharing this. A couple years ago my friend went for her yearly eye exam & mentioned she had lost some peripheral vision, which she assumed was due to age (mid-70s.) The ophthalmologist sent her immediately to a specialist b/c she suspected it was actually a stroke that had caused the vision loss - and the eye doctor turned out to be correct.
Great article Don! I laughed, empathized, was informed and warned, and know what to look forward to. Luckily I live downtown and try to walk everywhere, even long distances at night. But I too have to pick someone up at the airport at night sometimes...
If you can't see well enough at night to drive, you may have "age-related" cataracts. Especially if, in that darkness, headlights look like giant, blinding asterisks. If you can't read the road signs in broad daylight, while wearing corrective eyeglasses, you, too, may have "age-related" cataracts.
But there's a miracle cure--cataract surgery, which gives you brighter, clearer vision than you ever had!
I'll let you know how my surgery turns out. Sometime next year.
I haven't driven at night in years. The biggest issue for me is being dependent. I don't mind it, but there's a little voice in my head that says I'm supposed to mind it.
Don, I hear you in driving at night, but my first reaction is that you need a new mechanic. The minute they start adding services you didn't come in for, run. They see you coming, as Brits say.
Ditto to all of it!
Don, your story is a real learning opportunity for us all. Thank you for sharing this. A couple years ago my friend went for her yearly eye exam & mentioned she had lost some peripheral vision, which she assumed was due to age (mid-70s.) The ophthalmologist sent her immediately to a specialist b/c she suspected it was actually a stroke that had caused the vision loss - and the eye doctor turned out to be correct.
Wow. Thank you for adding that advisory.
Don, I see what you mean.
Outa sight!
At age 83, I gave up the day driving, too. I mourn the loss of independence and relish the freedom of not having to drive.
Yes, such a mixed blessing. How great it must be to be so rich and so important that you can demand to be chauffeured everywhere ;)
Great article Don! I laughed, empathized, was informed and warned, and know what to look forward to. Luckily I live downtown and try to walk everywhere, even long distances at night. But I too have to pick someone up at the airport at night sometimes...
Thank you, Alice!
Great advice well delivered again, Don. Thank you!
If you can't see well enough at night to drive, you may have "age-related" cataracts. Especially if, in that darkness, headlights look like giant, blinding asterisks. If you can't read the road signs in broad daylight, while wearing corrective eyeglasses, you, too, may have "age-related" cataracts.
But there's a miracle cure--cataract surgery, which gives you brighter, clearer vision than you ever had!
I'll let you know how my surgery turns out. Sometime next year.
Good luck! My eye doctor says my cataracts are in the very early stage, so I have that to look forward to!
I haven't driven at night in years. The biggest issue for me is being dependent. I don't mind it, but there's a little voice in my head that says I'm supposed to mind it.
That little voice has no standing.
Don, I hear you in driving at night, but my first reaction is that you need a new mechanic. The minute they start adding services you didn't come in for, run. They see you coming, as Brits say.
Annette, I agree 100%. I'm looking.
Find one women recommend! We're used to finding people who don't do this nonsense.
Great suggestion!