The appointment with the optician this morning downgraded the previous eye diagnosis to “macular changes.” No detrimental changes were noted from the last examination six months ago. The spotty areas on the macular could be due to prolonged exposure to sunlight (as experienced in early years). Nonetheless, eye examinations will continue at six-month intervals. At this point in time, blindness is not a certainty in ten years.
A chance encounter with Lori last night at Ala Moana Center allowed for a bit of conversation time. There was a lot of catching up on respective personal news. Of note, Lori apparently has been diagnosed with macular degeneration as well. She believes that long-term viewing digital device screens is the root of the problem, although that doesn’t really explain how deposits form on the macula. An exchange of other personal news and events occupied the remainder of the encounter.
Addendum: The optometry appointment will be the last that is covered by the current healthcare insurance. Subsequently, Medicare will provide coverage at a high cost. Convergence 2019 has commenced.
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