Shaking my head...

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<p>So I had my pre-op visit for the cataract surgery, and part of that meant having to watch a video for cataract patients. Several times the video had a split screen to point out how blurry vision is due to cataracts versus how much more clearly one can expect to see after the surgery…</p>

<p>HELLO! Since I have not yet had the surgery, the “after” side of the screen is not really any better than the “before” side. How dumb are the people that prepare these informational videos, for Pete’s sake?</p>

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<p>LOL!!</p>

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<p>Well, all I can say is that my 91-yr-old mother has been <em>very</em> happy with her cataract surgery results, starting with the first eye on the very first day!</p>

<p>Not only can she see much better in general, but her night vision is hugely improved, which means she doesn’t have to restrict her night driving as much. </p>

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<p>Hahaha! </p>

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<p>lol…good luck with the surgery.</p>

<p>Maybe they are assuming a family member is watching it with you?</p>

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<p>Good luck with your surgery!! </p>

<p>I remember a few years ago seeing something similar on a tv commercial. It had something to do with hearing aids but I don’t remember what. Not only was the commercial not in closed captioning (which I, and many other hard of hearing people use) but they were trying to demonstrate the differences between their hearing aids and someone else’s! </p>

<p>I did ask my mom if there was a difference and she said yes. Not one I could make out though. </p>

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<p>I think it’s the same people who made that movie that hang the petite sized clothing on the highest display racks in the stores.</p>

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<p>^^^^ Yes, yes, yes!!! Tall people do that, and don’t understand what the problem is.</p>

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<p>I frequently have to ask H to move some kitchen item he has placed on a top shelf that I cannot reach without a step ladder. Today it was the juicer. (One of those old-fashioned glass ones.) I normally keep it on the shelf with the glass measuring cups. A shelf I can reach. Duh.</p>

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<p>LOL, KKmama. Same problem when I go to pick out new frames. How the heck am I supposed to know how they look? </p>

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<p>So true. When we bought our house last year, DH and the carpenter installed a hanging rod in the utility room so we can hang up clothes as we take them out of the dryer. DH is 6’1" tall and the carpenter was probably 6’3". You can see where this is going. I’m almost 5’6" tall, but D2 is only 5’2" if she stands tall. I can barely reach the rod. </p>

<p>I could probably have them re-do it, but it’s easier to just curse them both each time I use it. :D</p>

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<p>^^^ I guess you could ask your H when he is going to start doing laundry since it is hung for his convenience… :)) :wink: </p>

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<p>^^^Ha! When we were newlyweds, DH criticized the way I folded his underwear (briefs, not even boxers) and socks. I haven’t done his laundry since. ;)</p>

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<p>I always pick out new frames before my eye doctor appointments. At my age, I figure I will need them. </p>

<p>I bought new ones three weeks before my cataract diagnosis… the diagnosis came when I went in because my new prescription was making things worse instead of better and the doc discovered prescription did not match the way my eyes were tested on the check back, and then found the “macular degeneration” that was actually cataracts. Even though he is an acquaintance and colleague I will go elsewhere for my new pair after the second surgery.</p>

<p>As for the new theme of this thread: Last month our church sound system needed replacing and I ended up being the one to be here while the tech was installing it. My lapel mic needed a new clip and he put one on for me and told me I was all set. I then reminded him that I am female and needed the clip to work with women’s button plackets…, </p>