The Eyes Have It.

Earlier this summer I went to the eye doctor because I was due for an exam and check up.





I had noticed a few changes in my vision. While painting I spent good deal of the time bobbing and weaving like an aging prize fighter. This disrupts the flow of my work and annoys the heck out of me. The other thing that has happened since my original heart surgery is Gray Fuzz Outs. These Fuzz Outs don't hurt but can be annoying especially if you're driving. I loose the top of my vision. This can last from 2 minutes to 15 minutes. I described this problem to my Eye Doctor. He decided I should go to a specialist to have this checked out.

Three weeks ago I went to see the Specialist. He was an interesting 60 something fellow who likes musical theatre and performed his duties as if we were in some San Franciso play.

It can never be simple, have you ever noticed that? You can't get one referral you have to have a minimum of two. This last Thursday I went to Royal Jubilee Hospital to see two more specialist. Here's a question for you, Why is it always sunny and bright when they dilate your eyes? Is there some kind of secret deal set up with the weathermen to bring the sun out for eye dilation? Two times in a row, I kid you not, blazing sunlight. I digress.

So my two new friends first do a test to see if I will react to the phosphorus dye they plan to pump into my body. I passed the test. They then proceeded to take multiple pictures of my eyeballs following the dye in and out of the veins and arteries in my eyes. In between shots, we discussed dining options in Sooke (try Wasana's Thai Kitchen)and how busy the traffic was last Saturday.

After 15 minutes I was allowed to squint my way home, with the aid of the Danish Princess at the wheel. Besides the squinting, the other side effect was phosphorescent urine for 24 hours. This was useful during my 4am pee break.

I'll keep you posted once I get my results, in the meantime I continue bobbing and weaving my way through my current painting.