There’s more to aging than I expected.
There is the expectation fear of aging.
For a week now my vision has been blurry.
And of course the insidious aging process has already begun. Along with a myriad of minor aches and pains, my eyesight was fading. Incoming email messages to my smart phone were lost in a dim sea of gray and I found myself straining (even with glasses) to read blogger’s posts and important correspondence.
Ha! I do keep the ringer loud though, so people think I am extremely popular.
But back to fading eyesight, “Maybe I need new glasses,” I thought.
Last night I decided it was time to discuss this most recent aging complaint with a specialist.
On the other hand, maybe I should look at the smart phone settings first.
Surprise!
The brightness option was turned off.
And Voila!
With the click of a button, my vision was completely restored.
The moral of this story is not to let fear of aging (or warped technology) get you down.
Just because you can’t see straight doesn’t mean you need to adjust your glasses.
Love it.
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I was telling a friend that my vision was worse after I had been reading for a while. He suggested I drink more water and start taking fish oil. I’ve seen a big improvement – but who knows what else might have been a contributing factor! Maybe I’ve just been reading in better light!
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I wear bifocals, but still have issues with blurred vision, Dor. My problem is dry eyes…over use on the computer, etc. I used drops at night and they always make a difference.
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Oh Dor, how you brighten up my day :).
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Yeah! I’m glad is well and that it was just the phone settings. I have trouble with phone setting all the time–they always seem to be getting messed up.
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I’m so glad you write about aging with grace and humor. It brightens my life. I had a similar experience while looking at the phone. My problem turned out to be my annual allergy. Looks like I’d remember by now, because it started when I was in college a million years ago. Happy Restored Eyesight Day to you!
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LOL! So glad it was so easy to “fix” your vision!
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We have to figure out what to do about my ears. People have started mumbling.
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If only all ageing complaints were so easy to fix.
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Ha, great story, Dor! A word to the wise. 🙂
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High praise from an ardent fan…. Thank you Mike.
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Thanks Margie. I will hit the water and the fish oil just in case the light fails behind my smart phone. 🙂
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I’m glad you have found the drops work. Staying off the computer is not much of an option for a dedicated writer.
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And ditto my friend…. you brighten mine too. 🙂
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Seems like the new fangled gadgets in our lives have minds of their own and make arbitrary decisions without permission.
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Funny how we forget about allergies when they temporarily disappear. I’m so glad you are enjoying my “age” related blogs Anne.
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If only other things could be so easily fixed! 🙂
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You never fail to make me laugh Kate! I will have to think hard about blaming the mumbling thing on some technological invention.
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Yes, I’m looking for such a solution to aches and pains now.
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Yes, I am now looking to my computer and the cell phone to solve future age related downturns…. never mind doctors and emergency wards. 🙂
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It’s late. I think I said this wrong. Should have been “high praise from a blogger I admire.” I am the ardent fan. You are the blogger admired. 🙂 😦
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Oh, I can relate, alright.
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Not to worry Dora, we all have the same ageing problems and fortunately modern medication can help, well in most cases !! And of course, if we all have the same humour as yourself we can cope. You are a good example for us to follow. Have a great week.
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Girl, I’m impressed…I don’t even TRY reading stuff on my phone!
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🙂
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You have a great week too Rita! I will be looking up those medications to maintain youth! 🙂
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I read some stuff on the cell phone only because I am too lazy to open the computer. But, if I can’t see it on the phone, what is the point?
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So funny Dorann – love it!
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Mary, I love to make you laugh.:)
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LOL, loved this Dor! Had a similar experience this week. I was ticked off because my auto unlock feature wasn’t working on my car. It’s supposed to unlock without being touched as long as you have the key in your purse or pocket. We after a day or two of being annoyed I realized I’d left my spare key in the car and the reason it wouldn’t Un-lock is because it had never locked in the first place (the car won’t lock if there’s a key inside it). DUH – aging brain strikes again 😦 Glad your issue was as silly as mine was!
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Hahaha! Good one Tina! But I doubt it’s your “aging brain” as much as it is the confusion to us all created by a saturation of technologies. 🙂
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Whew! You had me scared for a minute. This aging stuff ain’t for sissies!
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