On January 20th I had cataract surgery on my left eye. The other eye was done last December. Today my vision is nothing short of miraculous — a similar reaction I have heard from others who have had the surgery done.
It is time to get back outdoors for a lot of backpacking and camping.
Well, almost time. I’ll explain in a bit.
A few days ago I shared that I was scheduled for cataract surgery on my right eye on Monday December 12th. It’s been 3 days and things are “looking” good.
Continue reading Senior Moments — My Eyesight is now Halfway Fixed
I haven’t been able to go backpacking or camping since June because I can’t see well enough to drive.
All my life I’ve had a healthy heart — as far as I know. I’m active and my heartbeat and blood pressure have always been at the lower level of healthy. Back in January I was told there is something wrong with my heart. Continue reading Senior Moments: The Heart
A question that gets asked often in backpacking circles is, “How do I deal with my glasses/contacts on backpacking trips?” It’s a great question, especially for those who are new to backpacking or those who just got their first pair of glasses or contact lenses.
The bad news is there isn’t a good answer. This is one of those things you just have to figure out for yourself.
In this post, I’ll share my personal experiences. Probably best if you don’t expect an “ah ha” moment. On the other hand, I might share something you haven’t thought about or tried. For those who don’t need vision correction, you might want to read this anyway because the odds are you will need vision correction in the future.
Continue reading Senior Moments – Declining Eyesight (or how I returned my vision to normal)