dilation

Ophthalmologist appt: done...ish!
It was back to Providence for me this morning for yet another set of tests. Confirmed 20/20 and 20/25 vision with slight astigmatism in the left eye...but then they dilated my eyes and ran scans on my retina. Multiple flashes of light without blinking. Not blinking for a good 30 seconds as the scan ran.

I felt like asking if there were weeping angels there.

I have to go back for a vision field test next Friday, the 12th. They couldn't do that while my eyes were dilated. I will also bring in my current glasses to have them compared to the prescription they gave me today. I doubt I'll need an upgrade?

All said and done, they didn't see anything abnormal, but that was to be expected. This was a baseline test. The Plaquenil can be damaging to the patient's retina if taken for a prolonged period of time. I have no idea how long I will be on this. But if taken for over a year, I get to go back for more in a year's time.

The dilation finally wore off completely around 11. Have to remember that so I don't miss work afterwards...

In other news, I downloaded a calorie counter app to my phone and am logging my food intake there. So far, so easy. We'll see how it goes!