Since I had surgery a couple of years ago, my eye has become one of the main ways I can recognise I’m not at my best. I have noticed a black spot appears in my field of view when I’m especially fatigued. It sits in my vision and moves every time I try and focus… Read More Black spot
As part of the ongoing follow up care for my eye, I have regular tests. One of them is a field of vision test. One eye is covered and my head placed inside a half sphere where small flashes of light appear and I have to record when I see them. My bad eye struggles;… Read More Field of vision
One benefit of my eye problems has been seeing how many people are constantly learning. Part of the aftercare includes clinic visits where I have a range of processes undertaken from paperwork to eye scans and pressure tests. At almost every visit they’re have been people sitting with their colleagues, reflecting on the activity undertaken,… Read More Learning IS the work
Things I found out over the last couple of weeks. Friends matter. Some friends matter more. Sitting upright for 50 minutes in an hour, not being able to see, is REALLY boring. Listen to your doctors – they know what they’re talking about. Sleeping upright is very difficult. Disconnecting is refreshing and frustrating in equal… Read More Back
Lost and Desperate 