Ignore eye health?
Within 48 hours of experiencing symptoms of flashing lights and floaters in my right eye, I was diagnosed with posterior vitreous detachment and had laser surgery to a hole in my retina caused by the detachment. The ophthalmologist said this was to prevent a detachment of the retina. From what I have read about PVD this can happen to anyone, anytime and that your risks increase with age. I am very vigilant about my health and have no pre-existing medical conditions. As a PSA I would like to remind everyone that if you experience visual disturbances like floaters ( I saw what looked like little worms and ink spots ) and flashes of light, see your optometrist immediately. The sooner the better, since if you do have a retinal tear and don’t get it treated, fluid can accumulate and cause a retinal detachment and cause irreversible vision loss. This is something I did not know and it was only by intuition and my day off work that I had this looked at immediately. From what I understand 1 in 10 experience this. The ophthalmologist did not spend any time discussing any measures of how I can prevent this from occurring again. With proper guidance, I will do everything to prevent this from happening again, since I have read this usually happens to the opposite eye within a year? Also is there anything I can do to speed up the healing of the laser. All that was recommended was rest. Which is very subjective since I am extremely active, play contact sports, lift weights and mountain bike. I am sure that most that are premium subscribers that are reading this post are similar to me, so it is my hopes that everyone is a bit more prepared in case this should happen to them. Thanks so much! Your guidance would be appreciated. Nadine
a 30 day challenge?
Thank you for the episode with Dr Cal Newport. I think he is brave and inspirational - willing to talk and write about the implications of certain technology and social media, especially working in the field of computer science. I found it ironic that at the end of the episode you advertise how you are on all social media channels and additional content is posted there…Have you ever thought about taking a 30-day break from social media? I wonder how that might change your way of working and communicating…
Blackout shades and when to raise and light through window
My son and I have argues about when to raise his black out shades because he says only direct sunlight helps you wake. Does light through the window also help your circadian rhythm and waking up? If yes, If he needs to be out of be by 7:40 AM what time do you suggest raising shades? On vacation what is the latest you would open shades? He will listen to you much more than mother.