tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4974128647569108285.post1772944816471058981..comments2023-04-12T05:18:28.846-07:00Comments on Living! with MS: Altered VisionDenver Refashionistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17681030016057155728noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4974128647569108285.post-65661902130039414202008-09-09T14:00:00.000-07:002008-09-09T14:00:00.000-07:00I too am knocking on wood that I have not had seri...I too am knocking on wood that I have not had serious vision problems yet. I have had blurry eyes mainly behind medication. <BR/><BR/>I have accepted everything, but vision problems that MS can do to my body. I honestly do not know what I will do. To have a peace of mind I see an optometrist who specialized in treating MS patients. <BR/><BR/>I can relate to the loss you speak of, I discovered trying to figure out who I am and what I want is like being born again. <BR/><BR/>I am doing what I want now and I am still discovering new things about me. It is a process that is scary and exciting, hang in there your path will reveal itself to you soon.Blinders Offhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03109286529955936165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4974128647569108285.post-35506961076991577402008-09-08T09:52:00.000-07:002008-09-08T09:52:00.000-07:00Linda, you're so right. "I find I can usually live...Linda, you're so right. "I find I can usually live with most losses of a physical nature. I may not like them, but I CAN live with them. It is the losses that occur in my sense of self and who I once was that are more difficult to deal with. Because THESE losses can't be seen...only felt."<BR/><BR/>The last part of what you said actually made me cry because I can really relate. I deal with the physical issues one way or another but trying to figure out who I am and what I want now is really hard at times.Denver Refashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681030016057155728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4974128647569108285.post-88718589876139621422008-09-08T09:49:00.000-07:002008-09-08T09:49:00.000-07:00Lanette, I think you make a great point. Going ba...Lanette, I think you make a great point. Going back to work and moving faste has brought this to the forefront of my attention. Like you, it seems my vision has never entirely gone back. I think it's ok once I can focus but my eyes are slow to focus and I also see movement in my periphery at times. Thanks for the comment.Denver Refashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681030016057155728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4974128647569108285.post-14986260951728782312008-09-08T02:10:00.000-07:002008-09-08T02:10:00.000-07:00I (knock on wood) have never experienced optic neu...I (knock on wood) have never experienced optic neuritis, but I have/do get blurring of my left eye if I get too hot. You do a wonderful job here explaining 'vision'.<BR/><BR/>I find I can usually live with most losses of a physical nature. I may not like them, but I CAN live with them. It is the losses that occur in my sense of self and who I once was that are more difficult to deal with. Because THESE losses can't be seen...only felt.<BR/><BR/>Linda D. in SeattleBRAINCHEESEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04478852688645497036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4974128647569108285.post-32601935022143994792008-09-07T21:01:00.000-07:002008-09-07T21:01:00.000-07:00It sounds like your symptoms are increasing due to...It sounds like your symptoms are increasing due to your working than when you were on vacation. Ah, if we could all only be rich and not have to work! <BR/><BR/>I feel like I sometimes see things move in my periphery that are not there. I'll be on the computer in a totally dark room otherwise, and I'll think I saw something run across the floor or on the wall. It's strange. Very intermittent and occasional, but, strange. Not like a "floater" but an actual object. <BR/><BR/>I was diagnosed with Optic Neuritis and still to this day even though my vision is back to 20/20, I get pain behind that left eye on occasion and pressure and often wonder what changes are going on internally...<BR/><BR/>I get it.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498350103500754085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4974128647569108285.post-48140868619270330982008-09-07T20:07:00.000-07:002008-09-07T20:07:00.000-07:00It's interesting how you describe the ever-changin...It's interesting how you describe the ever-changing internal vision you experience. I find, too, that things simply 'look' different at times, but then wonder if I just imagined it.<BR/><BR/>Regarding external vision, I have always had issues with my eyesight. I was the 4-year old child in Kindergarten who wore glasses. <BR/><BR/>I wonder if an opthamologist could advise you on lenses which might help with eye strain (if that is causes any of your difficulties). For folks who regularly see double, I think that specially made prism lenses are used (maybe).<BR/><BR/>Over the many years, I know that when corrections needed to be updated that I had increased difficulties with many aspects of eye/head stuff.Lisa Emrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862232056342347990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4974128647569108285.post-25432716751865520272008-09-07T16:53:00.000-07:002008-09-07T16:53:00.000-07:00Thanks for the comment. I am feeling similar abou...Thanks for the comment. I am feeling similar about teaching. I also am burnt when I get home and I find myself trying so hard to do a 50+ hour a week job in 40 hours or less. I feel like my concentration and lesson quality is sliding a bit as a result and I hate to not be over-prepared all the time. I am learning to improvise a bit though and that actually may be helping me tailor my lessons to the group even better so it may not be all bad...Denver Refashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681030016057155728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4974128647569108285.post-4892708791604810142008-09-07T16:47:00.000-07:002008-09-07T16:47:00.000-07:00Nadja, I always appreciate your comments on my sit...Nadja, I always appreciate your comments on my site. It's horrible to have MS but to "know" someone else in the cyber world who has it and teaches high risk/high need students makes me feel a teensy bit alone.<BR/><BR/>I haven't ever had any issues with my vision and I am so lucky in that aspect. I had horrible dizziness for about three months when I first suspected MS. That was an awful time for me trying to move around the room, stay upright, and teach.<BR/><BR/>I (used to) love teaching but it is so labor-intensive and when I come home I just want to NOT do school but it's impossible. I have been working on my lesson plans for the week for about three-four hours or so now and I'm not done.<BR/><BR/>I'm just going to bed and I'll try again tomorrow.<BR/><BR/>Best to you,<BR/>WeebsWeeble Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00050260796290008851noreply@blogger.com