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    It sounds like I'm in good company! Thanks all for the many responses. I guess I'd better get it looked at. I woke up this morning aching all over, so maybe something is going on. Its been a long time since I've had a flare. I don't recall anything quite like this, but wegs seems to manifest itself in a lot of different ways.

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    Well I went to the opthamologist (sp ?) today he gave me a good check up. He wasn't going to dialate my eyes but he said since I have wg he wants to get a good look at things ...UGH! I hate having them dialated. But all was good. He said nothing is wrong and no change since last visit 6 months ago.His daughter ,which is also a dr. there said I can try using artificial tear drops if my eyes get dry.So I don't know why they are blurry and either do they ????!!!!!
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    Good news! But, a bummer they can't dx the blurriness. I guess I'd better get an appt and be checked, too.

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    In the last 4 month my eyesight has been failing.
    They are very blurry in the mornings and get better towards the middle of the day and then worse again at night.

    I did have them checked by the optometrist who said - you are nearly 50, time for glasses
    He also said - I don't think it has anything to do with your condition, I think you eyes are just getting older

    I did get the glasses and it does help with the vision - a lot
    I am still waiting for my appointment date and time with the opthamologist, so he can check them. I do take a drug called plaquenil, and that can affect your eyes. Therefore, I just want to be sure.
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    you are nearly 50, time for glasses
    Hmmm, yeah, that could be the issue. I'm about 64. Up to this point, I haven't had to wear glasses or even cheaters. I did have a general vision test about 4 months ago. They dilated the eyes, looked in them, puffed the air on them and stuff. Told me I was still 20/15 in one and 20/20 for the other on both far and near sight. I have been very fortunate in that regard. I hate to think the eyes are heading south, but maybe its time.

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    You have done very well to get this far without the need for glasses.

    For me, and also for you I think, it just doesn't seem like the correct diagnosis (old age) because it has come on so suddenly.
    One minute I can see perfectly and the next I'm struggling
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    Old, eh? Now that's just the damnest dx I've ever heard.... :-)

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    Keep Smiling
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    When I was at the checkout and ready to pay for my groceries the cashier said, “Strip down, facing me."

    Making a mental note so I could complain about this security rubbish, I did just as she had instructed.

    After the shrieking and hysterical remarks finally subsided, I found out that she was referring to how I should position my banking card.

    Nonetheless, I've been asked to shop elsewhere in the future.

    They need to make their instructions a little clearer for seniors.

    I hate this getting older stuff.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vdub View Post
    When I was at the checkout and ready to pay for my groceries the cashier said, “Strip down, facing me."

    Making a mental note so I could complain about this security rubbish, I did just as she had instructed.

    After the shrieking and hysterical remarks finally subsided, I found out that she was referring to how I should position my banking card.

    Nonetheless, I've been asked to shop elsewhere in the future.

    They need to make their instructions a little clearer for seniors.

    I hate this getting older stuff.
    Thanks for a good chuckle to start my day!!! ��
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