In article ,
blake murphy wrote:

I understand as you get older, you tend to get far sighted.
Maybe if I get lucky, I can do away with glasses eventually. G

Nice try, but no dice. Because of presbyopia, if you can see distance
without glasses, that just means that you will need glasses to see close.

And presbyopia doesn't reverse.

Life's a bitch, and then you die.

...but at least by that point you can't see what's happening to you.

your pal,
blake

One can only hope. ;-D
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blake murphy wrote:

While I do suffer from seasonal allergies, it does not generally affect
my eyesight unless it gets really bad, then I can't see well at all.
Rinsing with saline using an eye cup helps a LOT until the
antihistimines kick in. I only take those when I really get bad.

Ibuprofen controls them most of the time. It IS an anti-inflammatory,
and allergies are an inflammatory process.

Many people do not associate Ibuprofen with being good for mild allergy
relief.

i never thought of that. i take a lot of ibuprofen for pain relief.

your pal,
blake

I take it for Sciatica, minor arthritis, allergies and colds.

Just when needed tho'. I prefer not to abuse it. Too hard on the stomach
and kidneys. ;-)

Unlike that crap Tylenol, it attacks inflammation which is the SOURCE of
the discomfort.

Aspirin does too, but I'm sensitive to it. Aspirin gives me one helluva
case of tinnitus.
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Take your Vit C and pray your eyes don't change.
No-blinks, Dee Dee

Vitamin B-2
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Some people start getting signs of cataracts early; I've found this out as I
had early diagnosis in my late 50's. But I get my eyes checked each and
every year, and I know they have not progressed to any great extent.

Here is what I find (whether it be true or not) that relates to cataracts
and B-2 online. I guess the word, "excessive" is the operational word,
here.

Persons afflicted with Cataracts should not use supplemental Vitamin B2.
Vitamin B2 is a photosensitizing substance - experimental studies have shown
that when Vitamin B2 is exposed to Visible Light, Cataracts can occur (or be
exacerbated) as a result of the generation of Free Radicals from the
interaction of Visible Light, Oxygen and Vitamin B2. This indicates that in
persons afflicted with Cataracts, excessive Vitamin B2 is more harmful than
beneficial.
http://www.naturaleyecare.com/diseases.asp?d_num=2

Omelet wrote:
In article ,
blake murphy wrote:

While I do suffer from seasonal allergies, it does not generally affect
my eyesight unless it gets really bad, then I can't see well at all.
Rinsing with saline using an eye cup helps a LOT until the
antihistimines kick in. I only take those when I really get bad.

Ibuprofen controls them most of the time. It IS an anti-inflammatory,
and allergies are an inflammatory process.

Many people do not associate Ibuprofen with being good for mild allergy
relief.
i never thought of that. i take a lot of ibuprofen for pain relief.

your pal,
blake

I take it for Sciatica, minor arthritis, allergies and colds.

Just when needed tho'. I prefer not to abuse it. Too hard on the stomach
and kidneys. ;-)

Unlike that crap Tylenol, it attacks inflammation which is the SOURCE of
the discomfort.

Aspirin does too, but I'm sensitive to it. Aspirin gives me one helluva
case of tinnitus.


What about a maintenance dose of aspirin -- one 81 mg "baby aspirin" per
day, like old guys take for coronary artery disease?

Bob

In article ,
"Dee Dee" wrote:


Take your Vit C and pray your eyes don't change.
No-blinks, Dee Dee

Vitamin B-2
--
Peace, Om


Some people start getting signs of cataracts early; I've found this out as I
had early diagnosis in my late 50's. But I get my eyes checked each and
every year, and I know they have not progressed to any great extent.

Here is what I find (whether it be true or not) that relates to cataracts
and B-2 online. I guess the word, "excessive" is the operational word,
here.

Persons afflicted with Cataracts should not use supplemental Vitamin B2.
Vitamin B2 is a photosensitizing substance - experimental studies have shown
that when Vitamin B2 is exposed to Visible Light, Cataracts can occur (or be
exacerbated) as a result of the generation of Free Radicals from the
interaction of Visible Light, Oxygen and Vitamin B2. This indicates that in
persons afflicted with Cataracts, excessive Vitamin B2 is more harmful than
beneficial.
http://www.naturaleyecare.com/diseases.asp?d_num=2

That's very interesting stuff!
B-2 is supposed to help with Astygmatism.

Funny you should mention Cataracts and photosensitivity in the same
post. I'm fanatical about wearing sunglasses, and I've ALWAYS worn
photogray glass in my glasses.

The Dr. told me that exposure to solar radiation has nothing to do with
cataract development, but I understand that there are other theories.

I'll choose the side of caution. Besides, it's more comfortable. Bright
light to unprotected eyes just plain hurts.
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I'll choose the side of caution. Besides, it's more comfortable. Bright
light to unprotected eyes just plain hurts.
--
Peace, Om

Light hurt my eyes so bad I could cry from my 20's on. But in the last 3-4
years, it doesn't bother me -- what gives?
Who knows?

But, I can get sunburned on my feet from walking into a store from a parking
lot -- I kid you not. It's sockies on my feet outdoors all the time now.
Dee Dee

In article ,
zxcvbob wrote:

Omelet wrote:
In article ,
blake murphy wrote:

While I do suffer from seasonal allergies, it does not generally affect
my eyesight unless it gets really bad, then I can't see well at all.
Rinsing with saline using an eye cup helps a LOT until the
antihistimines kick in. I only take those when I really get bad.

Ibuprofen controls them most of the time. It IS an anti-inflammatory,
and allergies are an inflammatory process.

Many people do not associate Ibuprofen with being good for mild allergy
relief.
i never thought of that. i take a lot of ibuprofen for pain relief.

your pal,
blake

I take it for Sciatica, minor arthritis, allergies and colds.

Just when needed tho'. I prefer not to abuse it. Too hard on the stomach
and kidneys. ;-)

Unlike that crap Tylenol, it attacks inflammation which is the SOURCE of
the discomfort.

Aspirin does too, but I'm sensitive to it. Aspirin gives me one helluva
case of tinnitus.


What about a maintenance dose of aspirin -- one 81 mg "baby aspirin" per
day, like old guys take for coronary artery disease?

Bob

Up to the individual, but if I were to do this, I'd take an adult
aspirin.

Long story...
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"Dee Dee" wrote:

"Omelet" wrote in message
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I'll choose the side of caution. Besides, it's more comfortable. Bright
light to unprotected eyes just plain hurts.
--
Peace, Om

Light hurt my eyes so bad I could cry from my 20's on. But in the last 3-4
years, it doesn't bother me -- what gives?
Who knows?

But, I can get sunburned on my feet from walking into a store from a parking
lot -- I kid you not. It's sockies on my feet outdoors all the time now.
Dee Dee

My sister is a real red head and gets freckles too easily.
She uses a sun umbrella with no shame or embarrassment. :-)
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Peace, Om

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What about a maintenance dose of aspirin -- one 81 mg "baby aspirin" per
day, like old guys take for coronary artery disease?

Bob

Up to the individual, but if I were to do this, I'd take an adult
aspirin.

Long story...
--
Peace, Om

Here's a "short story" about doses of aspirin. One doctor I've been to said
there was a study that claims that the full aspirin every 3 days is just as
good. (I didn't see the study.) But I do take an aspirin every few days -
for good measure.
Dee Dee

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In article ,
"Dee Dee" wrote:

"Omelet" wrote in message
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I'll choose the side of caution. Besides, it's more comfortable. Bright
light to unprotected eyes just plain hurts.
--
Peace, Om

Light hurt my eyes so bad I could cry from my 20's on. But in the last
3-4
years, it doesn't bother me -- what gives?
Who knows?

But, I can get sunburned on my feet from walking into a store from a
parking
lot -- I kid you not. It's sockies on my feet outdoors all the time now.
Dee Dee

My sister is a real red head and gets freckles too easily.
She uses a sun umbrella with no shame or embarrassment. :-)
--
Peace, Om

Om, is a 'sun' umbrella different -- or do you mean that she uses an
umbrella when going out in the sun.

I wonder if DH would walk behind me if I did this. I've thought about doing
it often. Many times I go out wearing a long-sleeved blouse instead of a
short-sleeve because of this, an umbrella would certainly solve the problem.

Dee Dee

Omelet wrote:

Wonder if they'd have yellow shooting glasses there?

I just returned from my eye exam, I didn't need new glasses this time,
perhaps next year. But I'm kinda disappointed, just found out they
have new high tech laser lenses just came out, w/telephoto and night
vision.

Sheldon Tom Nikon

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Sheldon wrote:

Omelet wrote:

Wonder if they'd have yellow shooting glasses there?

I just returned from my eye exam, I didn't need new glasses this time,
perhaps next year. But I'm kinda disappointed, just found out they
have new high tech laser lenses just came out, w/telephoto and night
vision.

Sheldon Tom Nikon

;-)
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"Dee Dee" wrote:

Om, is a 'sun' umbrella different -- or do you mean that she uses an
umbrella when going out in the sun.

I wonder if DH would walk behind me if I did this. I've thought about doing
it often. Many times I go out wearing a long-sleeved blouse instead of a
short-sleeve because of this, an umbrella would certainly solve the problem.

Dee Dee

Chinese paper umbrella, but a regular one will do. :-)

I see others doing it here once in awhile. Who cares if some people
stare? They will most likely be envying you!
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On Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:07:27 -0500, Omelet
wrote:

In article ,
"Dee Dee" wrote:

Om, is a 'sun' umbrella different -- or do you mean that she uses an
umbrella when going out in the sun.

I wonder if DH would walk behind me if I did this. I've thought about doing
it often. Many times I go out wearing a long-sleeved blouse instead of a
short-sleeve because of this, an umbrella would certainly solve the problem.

Dee Dee

Chinese paper umbrella, but a regular one will do. :-)

I see others doing it here once in awhile. Who cares if some people
stare? They will most likely be envying you!

Especially if it's a pretty parasol!
http://www.wedding-garter.com/pics/W89.jpg


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On Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:07:27 -0500, Omelet
wrote:

In article ,
"Dee Dee" wrote:

Om, is a 'sun' umbrella different -- or do you mean that she uses an
umbrella when going out in the sun.

I wonder if DH would walk behind me if I did this. I've thought about doing
it often. Many times I go out wearing a long-sleeved blouse instead of a
short-sleeve because of this, an umbrella would certainly solve the problem.

Dee Dee

Chinese paper umbrella, but a regular one will do. :-)

I see others doing it here once in awhile. Who cares if some people
stare? They will most likely be envying you!

i was under the impression it was retro-stylish.

your pal,
blake