Went in to the eye doctor yesterday for a routine exam and came out we a big surprise. I'm quickly approaching my 70th birthday and have been blessed with good health most of my life. I retired 50 years after taking my first job and during those 50 years I missed one day because of illness. Ten or so years ago I was diagnosed with diabetes but until four years ago I was able to control it through diet. I did have to go on insulin for three months and then to a pill ever since but I never let it interfere with my life. The only recurring problem I have had that has adversely effected my life is dupredrens(sp) contracture, which is a curling of the fingers. I had corrective surgery on my left hand but my little finger on my left hand curled back up and now lays flat against my palm. I may have to get it amputated soon.
Now long after I left the eye doctor's I received a call from her informing me that she is referring me to a specialist outside of the VA to deal with some moisture detected behind my right eye. She said that I have the beginnings of maculate degeneration. There are two kinds, dry and wet. One kind will keep progressing until one is blind. The other kind can be corrected with surgery but that is a fairly recent development. I can't remember which kind there is hope for and really don't know which kind I have.
It seems my aches and pains have increased lately and my body is beginning to deteriorate: pain in my left should, diabetes, dupredrens(sp) contracture, high blood pressure, triglycerides too high, and now this. In spite of this I will keep on keeping on doing as much as I can until I can no longer go. I'm not giving in or giving up nor complaining.
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