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Figgy1

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Goofyernmost

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I have an astigmatism that's different in each eye...it STINKS. Progressive lenses became a must a couple of years ago. I do a lot of graphics work, so a huge monitor for me is pretty much a must.
I am supposed to have a astigmatism. At least that is what they always told me, but it must be really minor because I have never noticed anything odd about my vision. Or maybe I've always had it so I wouldn't know anything was wrong. When I had my cataracts removed my vision became 20/20 in one eye and 20/25 in the other. After 36 years of having to wear glasses to drive, I was finally approved and tested fine for not having to use them. After the surgery they lasered away the floaters that developed from the surgery. I still do wear the glasses when I'm driving or at Disney because I also have lenses that work like sunglasses because walking in and out of the shows it is easier to just have them on and because I use progressive lenses and need the reading part. I guess the glasses make the other eye 20/20, but it is difficult to tell the difference. My need for readers has gotten progressively worse though.
 

ImperfectPixie

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I am supposed to have a astigmatism. At least that is what they always told me, but it must be really minor because I have never noticed anything odd about my vision. Or maybe I've always had it so I wouldn't know anything was wrong. When I had my cataracts removed my vision became 20/20 in one eye and 20/25 in the other. After 36 years of having to wear glasses to drive, I was finally approved and tested fine for not having to use them. After the surgery they lasered away the floaters that developed from the surgery. I still do wear the glasses when I'm driving or at Disney because I also have lenses that work like sunglasses because walking in and out of the shows it is easier to just have them on and because I use progressive lenses and need the reading part. I guess the glasses make the other eye 20/20, but it is difficult to tell the difference. My need for readers has gotten progressively worse though.
I thought about having corrective surgery done, but my uncle had it (admittedly while it was still relatively new) and it didn't take for very long and he ended up much worse off...so I didn't.
 

DryerLintFan

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When I was a kid, my parents gave us Easter baskets with candy, and usually a stuffed rabbit. My mother cooked a traditional Easter meal for the family, which we had a midday, after church. (They never did anything like wrapped gifts, like on a birthday, for example.)
We were poor and my mom was super practical, so we mostly got new dental hygiene items, school supplies, and a chocolate bunny. And she'd have make some things like doll clothing.

I remember getting super jealous of my cousin who got those store bought baskets with the character toys in them. I was much much older before I realized how much more time and devotion and love went into my holiday than hers.
 

MinnieM123

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Yep, we met several folks from a long-defunct Disney-related forum back in ‘08, during the also now long defunct “Mousefest”. None of the friendships lasted, and I have no clue about any of them now. 🤷‍♂️

You're asking me?? Haven't a clue! :p It's called the iphone SE 2nd Generation. With whatever service bundle plan hubs has, he put in for a new phone when my battery was dying (in my previous phone, a few months ago). Their prices were reasonable for this one. (Keep in mind all I do with it is just basic Google searches, and I rarely even use it as a phone, unless I'm out somewhere.)

So the more recent (higher number generation) phones with the bells and whistles, would just be a waste of money for my very limited usage. I far prefer my computer at home for any and all other functions I use. :)
 

Lilofan

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I visited La Laz, Bolivia the highest city above sea level . Flying into the airport it was 12K above sea level. Drinking coca tea helped with altitude sickness. I also bought Alpaca sweaters for my mother. It is the softest fabric I have ever felt. It makes cashmere look rough. I also ate alpaca steak in a restaurant. Nothing to write home about, it was very lean, no fat and not much flavor.
 

Goofyernmost

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I thought about having corrective surgery done, but my uncle had it (admittedly while it was still relatively new) and it didn't take for very long and he ended up much worse off...so I didn't.
This isn't your uncles world of optical miracles. You should check it our again with an experienced ophthalmologist. Heck, until just about a year or so ago they didn't have anyway of getting rid of floaters either, but with a well aimed laser, sap they are gone. I understand your fear though. We only get two eyes which is why with any optical surgery it is always one eye at a time. Just the Cataract surgery is nothing short of unbelievable. One would think they would never be able to see again, but all of a sudden the world is clear, undistorted and due to the fact that our natural lenses yellow over time, everything is brighter as well. I had a couple minor unusual problems due to an unknown hereditary problem which required a little longer to heal then normal, but even with that, I do not regret it at all.
 

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