I was in my late 40s. I think genetics might have something to do with it,
but also consider the amount of time spent outdoors (sunlight = the
ultimate slow cooker), and medications. I spend as much time as possible
outdoors and though I wear sunglasses as much as I can, I haven't always
done so. I
I was getting ready for laser surgery to correct my nearsightedness and the
final testing revealed cataracts. It ruled out the refractive surgery but the
opthomologist said "Good news--we can use lens implants that will correct your
vision, and insurance covers it!" I told her to sign me up and
On Dec 24, 2014, at 10:35 AM, Ken Steele wrote:
> Hi Carol:
>
> I was driving around at night about a year ago and noticed that point light
> sources had a chromatic halo. I thought "What is going on with these
> glasses?" I later experimented with light sources and using/removing glasses.
>
Hi Carol:
I was driving around at night about a year ago and noticed that
point light sources had a chromatic halo. I thought "What is
going on with these glasses?" I later experimented with light
sources and using/removing glasses. The halos would remain when
I removed my glasses. My optom
My eyesight was never very good at night, and it's gotten worse--especially
after I had cataract surgery. I think about things like sensation and
perception when I'm driving at night and how the principle of pragnanz
applies especially in the dark. Then I think about the epic fails that have
happen
On Dec 24, 2014, at 5:58 AM, Annette Taylor wrote:
> My very favoritest holiday of the year!
For those who may not know the story of the (not-sanctioned-by-any-religion)
Blessed Day of Festivus, please see here: http://festivusweb.com
An episode of a television program called Seinfeld (yeah
Annette, you may do the darkness of December a disservice. Consider how more
alert you are, how your senses are turned up, how attuned you are to sound and
touch and danger when it’s late at night and you can’t find the light switch,
and you’re groping your way. I think the paradox is that thi
My very favoritest holiday of the year! I really dislike darkness--something
that has gotten worse as I've aged and my eyesight isn't what it used to be.
Festivus signals the stop of increasing darkness times and the beginning of
increasing lightness time. Ah! What could be better? :)
Teaching
