I passed
I passed my vision test! My b-day is in september just so happens after all my eye surgeries that license is up for renewal next month. I thought I was having a good day today so I went. I had my temp handicap paperwork in hand as well. My eye doctor described eye test to me, and to do the handicap pass after so no red flags.
I had to put my forehead on bar to turn on machine thus making me look down - duh, I have little to no down peripheral. Needless to say I couldn't see the left box - but could clearly the right and middle, she made me read the middle on next row - no go. I panicked, wanted to cry after everything I've been through. But she said "lets go to the eye chart" I stood behind line in front of everyone and read it off the door - she said I got 20/40 which is requirement in state of NH, I could also see next line she didn't ask. So I got my license until 2012! Horrible picture and I don't care! Then I went and got my temp handicap 'till january. I only use it if parking is horrid and weather is - I can't see straight and down - or parking between two cars, not too comfy on left side.
I didn't even have to tell her about the vision. I am on so many drops, creams and ointments and vitamins - I really am hopeful I'll have healthy eyes and see boston, maine, and hospitals no more.
Take care of your eyes - don't play around with them. Glasses are beautiful contacts are convenient. Don't mess with what god gave you - I didn't and my world fell apart! I turned 40 and broke, I can't wait to kick a$$ at 41.
I've had 4 detached retinas, surgery first was a buckle, then 3 vitrectomy's 2 in left 1 in right eye. Laser to the point that I smelled my eyelashes burning. I've hung my head down 24/7 for 14 days three separate times. I can't go on rides at amusements, airplanes are out for now..
It took yet another specialist two weeks ago to say hey - where's your nordic heritage? I am scottish and have Rosacea not effecting my skin but my eyes. So maybe dry, unhealthy eyes caused the retinal detachements at such an early age? Who knows but I intend to take advantage of life to the fullest!