I have this, minor problem:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/astigmatism/basics/definition/CON-20022003

I use my eyes doing close up work every day for hours with magnifying eye glasses.  It works for me.  Yeah, it is tiresome not being able to read without glasses, but for me the alternatives are a waste of money.  I wore bifocals in the 80s for a while, but it turned out that the problem clears up when I stop doing the closeup work for long periods of time.  I am farsighted. I am getting to an age when it takes some time for my eyes to adjust back and forth and they are also sensitive to allergies.  I also have some risk of ‘bulging’ due to hypothyroidism.  Therefore, I am going to get an exam to make sure there is no underlying disease.  I cannot wait to see what they say if they want me to correct the vision in my right eye and I say no.  I need to be able to drive.  With two eyes I can see good.  With one blurry, I have a ‘dominant’ eye.  If it weren’t for the peripheral vision loss, I might likely avoid an exam another decade or so.  Recent advances in correcting color blindness and surgeries convince me that in my old age I’m going to have lots more choices that my parents did.  I can hardly wait.  (Yes, that was sarcasm.)  This is the web site I used to decide on an appointment.  https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/eye-health-low-vision I am expecting a bill for around $230 just to find out.  I doubt there is anything serious going on, but it does not hurt (much) to find out. [Update: $170 to set a base line, eyes are good.]

I have pupils that are more dilated than most people.  Good news is that I can see better in dimmer lights.  Bad news is that I have problems with glare, car lights at night and computer brightness.  When I work on the computer, I use the computer’s light and turn off most or all of the other lights.  This keeps peripheral glare from distracting me from my concentration.  I often wear sunglasses to watch TV when my eyes get fuzzy.  The TV, especially when watching football games can be tiring on my eyes.  I wear my sunglasses outside even on cloudy days because UV radiation (those that cause sunburn) comes through clouds and is believed to contribute to the development of cataracts. [“Sunglasses are a great and inexpensive way to protect your eyes from the sun. Important in summer as well as in winter, proper sunglasses keep the UV rays from affecting your eyes and causing problems such as cataracts.” Source: https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/sunglasses-directory]

The number one injury in the manufacturing plants that I worked in over the years was to the eye(s).  Even though I wore safety glasses, they did not protect the side of my eyes, or they fogged up so bad I could not see clearly.  I wear reading glasses to see close up.  By the time I figured out that I could wear sunglasses that were safety glass rated, with side panels over my reading glasses, I was laid off.  Typically, as soon as you figure something out that works for you, the situation changes.  No worries.  I switch glasses on a regular basis to keep my eyes in shape.  I work them to keep the muscles in shape, all the way to the right and left.  To “see” you move your eyes back and forth.  One of my eyes likes to lay around and make the other do all the work.  Those new efficient light bulbs that they are converting businesses to (florescent is certain ranges) will cause glare that bothers me.  I have kept my sunglasses on while shopping and people probably conclude that I am drugged up or stoned, however, it does help.  When I am in a hurry, flashing bright lights can make me dizzy and I start “seeing” dark spots on the edges.  This is a common occurrence.  In fact, my boss changed all the new florescent bulbs to a softer color with less glare around and in my office even though they were more expensive.  He was a good boss.  Many people at the plant complained that the new lights ‘were making them sick.’  I knew what they meant.  Some people said they caused migraines.  Now, I guess, I am my own boss.  Although I do not get paid much, I am really good at accommodating myself.  I wear safety glasses when I am mowing or painting.  Unfortunately, they fog up.  I have my eye on a pair safety glasses that do not fog up.  They look like they might work. https://www.amazon.com/Pyramex-Highlander-Safety-Eyewear-Anti-Fog/dp/B003UYESQU/ref=cm_wl_huc_item  Wait a minute.  I could wear ski goggles, now that would be cool.  I could even let other people test them for me first.  Yeah, anti-fog, black, good lookin’ ski goggles.  That’s the ticket.  Be cool guys.

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