In the It’s Always Something department . . . here I am . . . blinded by the light!
After a really miserable day on Monday . . . and an even worse Monday night . . . and an emergency visit to my ophthalmologist on Tuesday, I have been diagnosed with a corneal ulcer. And friends. . . that ain’t good.
But it’s early, it’s small, and it’s treatable. So good news all around for me. I’m just (seriously) blinded by the light right now. (Although getting better because I can stand to use my computer in short bursts. Like . . . 5 minutes.)
Which means . . . sunglasses inside. No reading (even white paper is too bright for me to look at), no knitting, no television, no scrolling. But I am catching up on my sleep. And improving enough to put together this post.
I’ll be back. But it might be hit-or-miss for awhile.
And this cool sculpture? You can find it in real life on the Google campus in Mountain View. I’ll tell you all about it . . . when I can look at my computer for longer than 5 minutes again.
She got down, but she never got tiredShe’s gonna make it through the nightShe’s gonna make it through the night
— Bruce Springsteen, Blinded by the Light
Welp! This sounds super scary, Kym! I am hoping you are healed and soon! Sending you all the love! XO
That’s awful! I’m glad you are getting treatment and hope it is healed soon. In the struggling to find something good department, you can look cool and mysterious in sunglasses and you have an easy song title tie-in. Sending all the good corneal juju.
Yikes …no knitting!?! From what it sounds like all you can do is sit and listen to music. Not a bad way to spend some time but maybe not days of it! Take care and rest. You’ll be in my thoughts.
I’m so sorry! I know they can be very painful. Rest up and heal soon.
I’m very sorry to hear this. Take good care of yourself. I hope your recovery is smooth.
Ack!!! Sending all the good juju your way and hoping this heals up as fast as safely possible!
So sorry to hear this. But glad you’re getting treatment! Here’s to a quick recovery!
I’m so sorry to hear! I hope you heal quickly!
Oh my goodness – I hope you’re healing quickly and well. And finding something to do with your brain while your eyes rest.
Oh yikes, Kym, this sounds horrible! I hope it’s treated quickly and you can get back to doing the things that you love. Sounds like an excellent time for some audiobooks (which your husband can set up for you so you don’t have to look at any screens).
Oh my! How frightening. Sending all the speedy juju healing your way Kym. Hope you are back to doing your normal things soon!
OH NO! I’m so glad it was found while it was small. Good luck!
Oh, Kym, that’s a bummer!! Glad you’re already starting to improve.
I’m so sorry to hear this and I hope you are all fixed up soon! I don’t know anything about this condition and I’m sure as hell not going to google it. I hope you at least have plenty of audiobooks to keep you entertained when you aren’t sleeping. XOXO
Excitement on my end, too. We’ll find a dark cave (wine cellar?) and commiserate soon! xox
Oh Kym, that sounds awful! I hope you have a good recovery!
Oh my goodness. It is always something but this seems like a bit too much. I’m sending all the good thoughts and love your way. Take good care, rest, and maybe some extra treats – chocolate, wine, good coffee – whatever floats your boat.
Get well soon.
Oh Kym, that sucks! sending up all the good healing vibes … and looking forward to having you back here soon.
So sorry to hear, Kym! At least it’s treatable. Very strong wishes for a quick recovery. (Can you wear a patch on that eye so you can at least use the other one to watch television? I witnessed a knitting group once at a yarn shop where one woman was wearing a black eye patch. Her issue was probably something different but I kept that idea in my back pocket under the “you never know” category.) Chloe
Now I am so mad at myself for being behind on reading blogs. Is there anything they can do for you. I hope you can listen to books and find a way to be comfortable while spending time chillin’. My hope and heart are with you while you find treatment. Maybe we can do the old fashioned thing and talk soon! xoxo
So sorry! I hope by the time you read this it will be all better!