battle with the lenses
Few months ago I’ve been experiencing blurring vision and headaches after long hours of computer work. At times my head would ache really bad, I could almost throw up. People started telling me to go to an eye doctor but then I was too “tamad” on my off days and maybe still in denial that something might be wrong my eyes. So I just let it go… “stresstabs lang ito.” – or so I thought. The following week, the blurring got to a different level I could no longer clearly see anything from afar. As in I had to squint and lean closer to get a perfect view of anything I would normally see ok before minus all the squinting and leaning. It was really sad since I’ve had the perfect eyesight for as long as I can remember. I did the squinting technique for quite a lot it has become a talent, the headaches always came right after.
Everything just felt worse when officemates relayed that squinting a lot could lead to wrinkles. Being the paranoid girl that I am – I pictured myself wrinkling and wearing glasses. I’m aging! I didn’t want it to add up to the fact that I have been such a killjoy lately for not going out anymore. Karlo started blabbing about me being “tigulang”. I mean it’s not like I don’t go out because I don’t want to. I’m just too tired from work to move a muscle. Anyway – Plus with the current grooming policies, I didn’t want to look like miss grundy at 25. So just 2 weeks ago, I finally decided to take the blur matter to an eye specialist. The result wasn’t that bad, I thought I was just being OA coming to an Opto for over-stressed eyes. My grade was only -25. lol
However, the doctor said people with lesser “grades” are the ones whose eyes usually get tired easily since images get only a little watery to almost clear they tend to compensate. The struggling for clearer vision (squinting, for instance) causes the headache. And too much stress on eyes could eventually lead to thicker lenses. I didn’t want that either! I won’t wait for my eyes to be really poor it’d require lenses that magnify I’d be able to see samal island from my office table. So as early as right then, I was advised to get eyeglasses but then they were able to convince me to get contacts instead since my company get to have discounts. And yes – I’m vain. I wonder how I’d look like with hazel brown eyes or catlike sparkling grey. Or the green would make me look like Barbie or was that blue. Sadness turned to excitement for a while. It seemed easy when it was doc riza who did the actual insertion of contacts on me but when I got home with the goods and did wearing it myself, it took me forever to get a lens on one eye. it’s even more stressful! The next day I spent another 20 minutes infront of the mirror, battling with a tiny plastic. Imagine me sweats all over frustration with my fingers holding my lids apart and bulging my eyes so I could fit the damn thing inside. i should have just bought glasses. leche! I had to get myself used to this. (sayang ang kwarta!) On the third day, I’m getting the hang of it but my dear ojos got irritated. lol!
Lesson learned: There’s nothing like 20-20 vision.
For people who spend long hours in front of the computer (just like me) here are some suggestions that might help:
· Use a screen filter to cut down glare
· Adjust the brightness and contrast of the monitor
· Take frequent breaks
· Blink frequently to keep your eyes well lubricated
· Periodically, look up from the screen and focus on an object in the distance to reduce eye fatigue
here comes banana sushi…
HOLA!!!
Finally here it is! I didnt think coming up with a blog name would be this difficult. It took me time ha. I didnt want it to be too difficult and complicated. That’s how it is at work almost everyday. It should just be something light and more personal. A title could either be something that would best describe you or the things you write about. There’s so many things I could use to describe myself (even me is confused of me) and i dont know what particular things i’d be blogging about (that would depend on the mood, i guess). banana sushi just randomly popped out of my head as i was eating banana and listening to stereo sushi. I thought it’s kinda cute and random. and that’s exactly how i want my blog to be.
Anyway, this is especially for friends i dont get to chat with anytime i want just like how it used to. I loved reading their blogs and i think it would be nice to let them know what’s goin on with me too. 
I know it doesn’t seem to be like the “essence” of blogging but for me this is the best way to catch up! and perhaps share ideas at the same time.
i’m thrilled!
