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Goofyernmost

Goofyernmost

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I just had an interesting procedure done. I know that I have mentioned the negative results of my cataract surgery's. It wasn't really the operation it was my bodies (specifically my eyes) reaction to it. In the process pieces of the substance that light focuses on to allow you to actually see the image of what you are looking at, had pieces break off and float around behind my eyes lens. These are called floaters and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. There are those little dots that float around and makes you think that there are bugs flying around you so that you can do this laughable number of gestures trying to swat them away. Then you have some that float in front of your vision looking like little worms or small threads floating by. Then there is the "screen" types that make it feel like you are looking through a very light shears type curtain. I had/have the latter. I was told and have been told for the past 4 years to get used to it because there wasn't a procedure to get rid of them. Your brain will eventually ignore it. However, it is hard to ignore a screen that you are looking through. Over the last 4 years I have made a major pest of myself. After all, I had them do two cataract operations because I wanted to see better, but as it turned out, I knew that I had crystal clear vision because it took a few months before the floaters materialized, so I couldn't see any better. I could still drive and see all the objects that I needed to see to successfully perform that procedure, but it was and is extremely annoying to always have your vision disrupted.

Anyway, they finally decided that they should use a laser to sap them into tiny little hardly noticeable pieces. I was a little concerned because I could not figure out how they would shoot a laser beam through my cornea, and lens and be able to sap those floaters without doing any damage to the aforementioned eye parts. They explained that the laser consists of two separate harmless rays that converge on the target before it gets in destruction mode. You don't feel anything you just hear the power noise like a shot when the target is zeroed in on. I only had one eye done on Monday and will have the other one done on Friday. Things were pretty blurry right after the procedure but by Tuesday morning I had almost completely clear vision in that eye. It may never be perfect, but I can tell from that one eye that I can see so much clearer and focused. Keeping my fingers crossed for finally being through this eye fixation for good. I am indeed a human video game. I'm never sure whether or not technology is a good thing or a bad thing.
 
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93boomer

93boomer

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Goofyernmost said:
I just had an interesting procedure done. I know that I have mentioned the negative results of my cataract surgery's. It wasn't really the operation it was my bodies (specifically my eyes) reaction to it. In the process pieces of the substance that light focuses on to allow you to actually see the image of what you are looking at, had pieces break off and float around behind my eyes lens. These are called floaters and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. There are those little dots that float around and makes you think that there are bugs flying around you so that you can do this laughable number of gestures trying to swat them away. Then you have some that float in front of your vision looking like little worms or small threads floating by. Then there is the "screen" types that make it feel like you are looking through a very light shears type curtain. I had have the latter. I was told and have been told for the past 4 years to get used to it because there wasn't a procedure to get rid of them. Your brain will eventually ignore it. However, it is hard to ignore a screen that you are looking through. Over the last 4 years I have made a major pest of myself. After all, I had them do two cataract operations because I wanted to see better, but as it turned out, I knew that I had crystal clear vision because it took a few months before the floaters materialized, so I couldn't see any better. I could still drive and see all the objects that I needed to see to successfully perform that procedure, but it was and is extremely annoying to always have your vision disrupted.

Anyway, they finally decided that they should use a laser to sap them into tiny little hardly noticeable pieces. I was a little concerned because I could not figure out how they would shoot a laser beam through my cornea, and lens and be able to sap those floaters without doing any damage to the aforementioned eye parts. They explained that the laser consists of two separate harmless rays that converge on the target before it gets in destruction mode. You don't feel anything you just hear the power noise like a shot when the target is zeroed in on. I only had one eye done on Monday and will have the other one done on Friday. Things were pretty blurry right after the procedure but by Tuesday morning I had almost completely clear vision in that eye. It may never be perfect, but I can tell from that one eye that I can see so much clearer and focused. Keeping my fingers crossed for finally being through this eye fixation for good. I am indeed a human video game. I'm never sure whether or not technology is a good thing or a bad thing.
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That is great. I am glad your vision is better.
I have several floaters too. My brain hasn’t got used to them either. One is big and very annoying. It definitely affects my vision in that eye. My eye dtr said it was worse this last appointment.
I have never heard of the laser procedure. I may have to mention that next year to my dtr.
 
MinnieM123

MinnieM123

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Goofyernmost said:
The interesting part is a whole lot of the so called "generic" food are made by the same high priced companies and store labeled at a cheaper price. It's called getting every area of the available market. The difference usually is that the profit margin on the non-generics is just higher. I've compared for years and have never found any difference in taste or quantity, at least in canned or bottled items.
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A long time ago, my father worked as a financial Controller of a supermarket chain. I recall him telling me the same thing -- that brand name companies would make the same product, and put the generic name on the box, etc. Generics were lower in price, not necessarily quality.

That being said, not all name brands are ones that you might like. Hence, that's why "some" generics might not taste as good to you. Most generics are fine.
 
MinnieM123

MinnieM123

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Goofyernmost said:
I just had an interesting procedure done. I know that I have mentioned the negative results of my cataract surgery's. It wasn't really the operation it was my bodies (specifically my eyes) reaction to it. In the process pieces of the substance that light focuses on to allow you to actually see the image of what you are looking at, had pieces break off and float around behind my eyes lens. These are called floaters and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. There are those little dots that float around and makes you think that there are bugs flying around you so that you can do this laughable number of gestures trying to swat them away. Then you have some that float in front of your vision looking like little worms or small threads floating by. Then there is the "screen" types that make it feel like you are looking through a very light shears type curtain. I had have the latter. I was told and have been told for the past 4 years to get used to it because there wasn't a procedure to get rid of them. Your brain will eventually ignore it. However, it is hard to ignore a screen that you are looking through. Over the last 4 years I have made a major pest of myself. After all, I had them do two cataract operations because I wanted to see better, but as it turned out, I knew that I had crystal clear vision because it took a few months before the floaters materialized, so I couldn't see any better. I could still drive and see all the objects that I needed to see to successfully perform that procedure, but it was and is extremely annoying to always have your vision disrupted.

Anyway, they finally decided that they should use a laser to sap them into tiny little hardly noticeable pieces. I was a little concerned because I could not figure out how they would shoot a laser beam through my cornea, and lens and be able to sap those floaters without doing any damage to the aforementioned eye parts. They explained that the laser consists of two separate harmless rays that converge on the target before it gets in destruction mode. You don't feel anything you just hear the power noise like a shot when the target is zeroed in on. I only had one eye done on Monday and will have the other one done on Friday. Things were pretty blurry right after the procedure but by Tuesday morning I had almost completely clear vision in that eye. It may never be perfect, but I can tell from that one eye that I can see so much clearer and focused. Keeping my fingers crossed for finally being through this eye fixation for good. I am indeed a human video game. I'm never sure whether or not technology is a good thing or a bad thing.
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Wow. That's fascinating. I'm glad to hear that the laser procedure helped your eye already. Fingers crossed for the other eye, too.
 
Cesar R M

Cesar R M

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MinnieM123 said:
A long time ago, my father worked as a financial Controller of a supermarket chain. I recall him telling me the same thing -- that brand name companies would make the same product, and put the generic name on the box, etc. Generics were lower in price, not necessarily quality.

That being said, not all name brands are ones that you might like. Hence, that's why "some" generics might not taste as good to you. Most generics are fine.
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This happens with electronics as well.
There are many companies ( I think of the likes of HiSense, Phillips, etc..) that do not make their panels, they just plaster their logo.
And all are done by a third party company owned by Samsung or LG.

The only difference would be guarantee and calibration quality.
LG and Samsung brands having the biggest levels.. and HiSense, LCT and similars having near zero calibration and very short guarantees.
 
StarWarsGirl

StarWarsGirl

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wdwfan4ver said:
I don't own a Chia pet, but someone must buying them since I remember seeing commercials for Chia Pet back when I was a kid in the 1980s. I read Chia pets first was introduced in 1977 and have been around since.
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My theory is that people buy these for Christmas when they can't think of literally any other gift to give the person.
 
donaldtoo

donaldtoo

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wdwfan4ver said:
I don't own a Chia pet, but someone must buying them since I remember seeing commercials for Chia Pet back when I was a kid in the 1980s. I read Chia pets first was introduced in 1977 and have been around since.
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There’s always a market for White Elephant gifts, which many times are supposed to be silly, so Chia Pet type stuff is perfect for those...!!!:)
 
Figgy1

Figgy1

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MinnieM123 said:
A long time ago, my father worked as a financial Controller of a supermarket chain. I recall him telling me the same thing -- that brand name companies would make the same product, and put the generic name on the box, etc. Generics were lower in price, not necessarily quality.

That being said, not all name brands are ones that you might like. Hence, that's why "some" generics might not taste as good to you. Most generics are fine.
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Fine works for some things but not tomatoes or certain baking products. Aldi has a really good line of store brand chocolate;)
 
ajrwdwgirl

ajrwdwgirl

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MinnieM123 said:
@ajrwdwgirl , are you starting to wrap up things in school now, prior to the Christmas break? (I think you mentioned a few days of in-service this week, and then some catching up.) When does your actual vacation begin -- is it this Friday, or starting next Monday? (Asking for Kapono ... ;))
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No inservice this week that was before Thanksgiving. Although my principal got me a sub today so I could work on my new curriculum stuff. It was nice day. I am wrapping up my units though before break and I think we are all excited for it. Friday is our last day and we have games and stuff planned for the kids in the afternoon.

Kapono and I will be able to hang out this weekend, just the girls. Brad is traveling to Illinois to see his best friend and watch Star Wars a few time with him. Hopefully Kapono will be happier with me this weekend than she is right now, we took a trip to the vet today (just for her nails and a check up). She does not like the vet.
 

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