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Similar to the posts below but somewhat different (long but I apologize) - old and tired MT
Posted: Jul 22, 2013
I have been in this business for 33 years. I recently posted on the main board about having a physical disability and how MTSOs do not take this into consideration, regarding federal laws. I recently had an eye exam and found out that the peripheral vision on my right side has deteriorated. This was an eye exam done at Wal-Mart. I had my last exam done there six years ago as well and at that time, the doctor asked me if I had ever had a stroke. I told him that as far as I knew, that I had not and that I only had cerebral palsy.
I had a call from the "head eye doctor" today, (after having a disasterious experience), and she explained to me that I am losing my visual field capability on my right side, which she believes is due to trauma. Interesting, because of the fact that I was physically abused by 2 former husbands. I have noticed that I have become aggravated at times, for no reason. I thought it was more of the fact that I was dealing with companies such as Nuance or MModal. In part, it was my fault, but I am realizing now, that if you have been "abused," especially physically, it may take years for these thinkgs to take effect.
If an eye doctor makes mention of a sudden change in your vision, and refers you for example, to an ophthalmologist, take heed tol it and don't ignore it. I think a lot of people may say a change in vision is due to "aging," when in fact it could be something else. This applies to hearing as well.
Praying for you - old, tired, and crabby
[ In Reply To ..]Dear Old and Tired,
I want you to know that I will be praying for you to have complete healing of your vision. I believe in miracles. And please give me 5 minutes alone with your 2 ex-husbands in a locked closet. That's all I need. Just 5 minutes. They won't be seeing anything but STARS when I get through with them!
Liked your post - OP
[ In Reply To ..]Well, the fact is that both of them are now deceased, so I guess you could say, that they got their payback. One from cancer and one from a heart attack when fighting a fire.
Similar thing happened to me - see message
[ In Reply To ..]I had eye surgery last year after developing a cataract in one eye rather suddenly (I am in my 40s). They think it was from a really hard punch I sustained to that eye by an abusive boyfriend I had in my 20s. I was nearly blind from the cataract, and it progressed really fast, too - it only took about a year to ripen.
I hope you are able to get your eye problems taken care of. My prayers are with you.
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