sunglasses

[Guest guest]

Lovette,

I take eye drops that help sun senitivity and blurry vision.It is called

Ciloxan. I know what you mean about being sick and still wanting to look

good. I still have my nails done every 2 weeks with my mother. I haven't

worked since July, but it makes me feel better and it gets me out of the

house.

Feel better,

[Guest guest]

Hi Lovette,

You know what. I have worn glasses since I was three, that was a very long

time ago. I am thankful for those wrap arounds. I have three or four pair

in the cars and such. I panic when I can " t find them. They have been a

blessing. I have always had Rx sunglasses, but find them such a hassle. And

the wrap arounds seem to catch the sun from the sides and make it easier to

drive. Many people here use them, even those without glasses. The nicest

ones I found were made by Grant. They are very stylish. I can't find

another pair. I called them once, but didn't realize all the glasses now are

called wrap arounds. I need to call again and give them a better

description. Anyway, those glasses are better than sun pain and I will take

mobility anyday over being stylish. Lyme sure made me realize what a 'LIFE

STYLE " change I had to learn to live with. I wish you the best. I did the

same as you, went everywhere. So far there isn't anything with sides that

work as well as those. I used to own a gift shop and now wish I could go to

the suppliers and find what I need. But I will keep looking. Keep me posted.

Hugs,

Connie

[Guest guest]

Dear Friends: I have been photophobic from CNS lyme since August, and

there appears to be no sign that it will go away. I wear bifocals

normally, and now am wearing those very unattractive wraparound

sunglasses, which I thank God for, but which I wish were a little more

stylish. I went to a LensCrafters store, and they really didn't have

any suggestions. There are the Bolle skiing glasses, but they are just

as conspicuous.

Does anyone have any solutions to this style problem? I'm

thinking ahead, and if I'm going to be chronic, dammit, then at least I

should look good!! [To quote Crystal as Lamas!]

Lovette

[Guest guest]

Re: Sunglasses

I have Porsche wraparounds which are light and aren't bad looking. They take

care of the sun from all sides.

Liz

[Guest guest]

L10Graham@... wrote:

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> From: L10Graham@...

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> Re: Sunglasses

>

> I have Porsche wraparounds which are light and aren't bad looking. They take

> care of the sun from all sides.

>

> Liz

>

> -Dear Liz: Do they go over regular glasses, or are they prescription?

Lovette

[Guest guest]

Dear Lovette,

The Porsche sunglasses are not prescription but unfortunately will not fit

over my distance glasses but might fit over yours.

Wishing you all Happiness, Good Health and a CURE for Lyme in 1999!

Happy New Year,

Liz

[Guest guest]

L10Graham@... wrote:

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> From: L10Graham@...

>

> Dear Lovette,

>

> The Porsche sunglasses are not prescription but unfortunately will not fit

> over my distance glasses but might fit over yours.

>

> Wishing you all Happiness, Good Health and a CURE for Lyme in 1999!

>

> Happy New Year,

> Liz

>

Thanks Liz: I guess I just want it all!

Happy New Year to all!

Lovette

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 2/9/02 3:57:09 PM Pacific Standard Time, tdcc2000@... writes:

Have any of you been told that wearing dark sun glasses or black lenses during the day is a good thing to do? Is having AIH bad for the eyes?

debby

Prednisone users have a higher incidence of cataracts and glaucoma. Especially when we are taking high doses of Prednisone, we need to have eye checkups, making the opthalmologist aware of our AIH condition and drug therapy.

Wearing sunglasses is a good thing for anyone to do, to limit damaging exposure.

Harper

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In a message dated 2/9/02 9:00:17 PM Pacific Standard Time, tdcc2000@... writes:

As for the halos around the lights, I have had that for zillions of years. I just thought it came with night driving! Maybe I should have said something to the doctor? Gosh.....I just never dreamed it was a problem....boy, do I need to get a life!

debby

Yes, you must discuss the halo effect with a doctor (an opthalmologist), right away.

Harper

[Guest guest]

Hi debby,

You had referred to sunglasses. I had the Lasix surgery on my eyes in 1990, not really for cosmetic reasons, but one day when I was riding my bike with the kids I took a spill and couldn't find my glasses. I have been wearing glasses or contacts since I was 8. Today, after AIH DX and prednisone, my vision has deteriorated very much. I cannot see at night at all and not allowed to drive. The diabetes (also probably prednisone induced) is the reason I have frequent eye exams and frequent prescripton changes.

I have my kids wearing sunglasses when outside, just like putting sunscreen on their skin to protect from UV rays which have a potential for damage.

God bless you, debby, I send lots of prayers for you.

/FL

[Guest guest]

,

I had LASIK surgery in June 2001 and was diagnosed with AIH in

November 2001. My night vision has not been good even after

the LASIK. Even though I had adequate vision to drive at night, I

have what I call my " night vision " glasses (a regular prescription

set of glasses). They just give me a crispier sense of vision. I

still have the halo effect on lights at night. Some of my friends

say that this effect goes away after six months, but, for me, it has

not. I did not have an enhancement done because I was on

prednisone at the time and knew that the risk of infection was

just too high at that point. I will have to learn to adapt and live

with

the changes in my vision. Right now, I am happy just to be free of

my glasses. I had worn them for forty years. It is just great to be

able to function without them. If I have to go back to glasses full

time because of AIH and prednisone, I will remember these

honeymoon days of my vision.

I have always worn sunglasses whenever I was outside and still

do. Debby, I thought you meant that you were wearing your

sunglasses inside. Is that true?

> Hi debby,

> I had the Lasix surgery on my eyes in 1990, not really for

cosmetic reasons. . .. Today, after AIH DX and prednisone, my

vision has deteriorated very much. I cannot see at night at all

and not allowed to drive. The diabetes (also probably

prednisone induced) is the reason I have frequent eye exams

and frequent prescripton changes...

> /FL

[Guest guest]

, no, I meant wearing sunglasses outside? I teach and am outside often with the kids. I know that I need to use plenty of sun screen but wondered about my eyes too.

I have thought LASIX would be nice, but my brother had it done, and he still has to wear his glasses, although, not the coke glasses anymore! But, I have been terrified that if something happens, I would be blind.

As for the halos around the lights, I have had that for zillions of years. I just thought it came with night driving! Maybe I should have said something to the doctor? Gosh.....I just never dreamed it was a problem....boy, do I need to get a life!

debby

[ ] Re: sunglasses

,I had LASIK surgery in June 2001 and was diagnosed with AIH in November 2001. My night vision has not been good even after the LASIK. Even though I had adequate vision to drive at night, I have what I call my "night vision" glasses (a regular prescription set of glasses). They just give me a crispier sense of vision. I still have the halo effect on lights at night. Some of my friends say that this effect goes away after six months, but, for me, it has not. I did not have an enhancement done because I was on prednisone at the time and knew that the risk of infection was just too high at that point. I will have to learn to adapt and livewith the changes in my vision. Right now, I am happy just to be free of my glasses. I had worn them for forty years. It is just great to be able to function without them. If I have to go back to glasses full time because of AIH and prednisone, I will remember these honeymoon days of my vision.I have always worn sunglasses whenever I was outside and still do. Debby, I thought you meant that you were wearing your sunglasses inside. Is that true?> Hi debby,> I had the Lasix surgery on my eyes in 1990, not really for cosmetic reasons. . .. Today, after AIH DX and prednisone, my vision has deteriorated very much. I cannot see at night at all and not allowed to drive. The diabetes (also probably prednisone induced) is the reason I have frequent eye exams and frequent prescripton changes...> /FL

[Guest guest]

Debby,

I have been told that yes to wear dark glasses in the sun. They also want me to wear a hat, and put strong sunblock on. Some of the drugs weakens the body and we get the harmful rays much easier. I have to see a dermatologist once a year to check for skin cancer.

gayle/trans.6-99

galye@... bmb

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In a message dated 2/10/02 10:26:16 AM Pacific Standard Time, tdcc2000@... writes:

Harper, I will tell her when I pick up my glasses in a couple of weeks. Why is it bad if you see halo's? No one has ever mentioned this to me.

debby

If you're picking up glasses, you probably have been tested recently for glaucoma and all is well. However, I think you ought to mention the halo situation, just in case. We are at higher risk for glaucoma because of our use of corticosteroids. After 45, we need annual exams for glaucoma (although my HMO is now saying every two years is sufficient.)

Here's an excerpt I found on the web (I can't vouch for its validity, of course):

ACUTE CLOSED-ANGLE GLAUCOMA is a type of glaucoma that may produce blindness within 3 to 5 days. In addition to blue and red halos around lights, symptoms include nonreactive pupil response, a cloudy cornea, sensitivity to light and often nausea and vomiting. The other two types are CHRONIC CLOSED ANGLE GLAUCOMA and CHRONIC OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA. The closed angle glaucoma develops slowly and usually presents no symptoms except blurred and/or halo vision; nevertheless, it will eventually progress to blindness if left untreated. The open-angle glaucoma progresses slowly, and results in halo vision as well as loss of peripheral vision. Often you will also have aching eyes and reduced night vision.

Here's a partial list of risk factors for various kinds of glaucoma:

Family history of glaucoma Age Being near-sighted or far-sighted

History of diabetes Taking prescription steroids Eye injury or eye surgery Cardiovascular disease

Possible cataract and glaucoma development can be side effects of Prednisone. My HMO opthalmologist doesn't think I need to worry about it. However, a friend who took relatively small amounts of Prednisone for asthma had two cataract operations before the age of forty, and her doctors believe Prednisone was the cause.

Harper

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 2/10/02 11:43:10 AM Pacific Standard Time, tdcc2000@... writes:

Yes, all of the other information was what I have been told...just was not sure about the eyes. You have a point! I am going to have the doctor give me a pair of sunglasses to wear too. (Or, I can wear those glasses that fit over my glasses...may not be the most 'trendy', but if they work, who cares...)

debby

Be sure the sunglasses are UV-protective rather than just decorative! I think most sunglasses are protective now, but this isn't something I'm really up on. Harper

[Guest guest]

Yes, all of the other information was what I have been told...just was not sure about the eyes. You have a point! I am going to have the doctor give me a pair of sunglasses to wear too. (Or, I can wear those glasses that fit over my glasses...may not be the most 'trendy', but if they work, who cares...)

debby

Re: [ ] sunglasses

Debby,I have been told that yes to wear dark glasses in the sun. They also want me to wear a hat, and put strong sunblock on. Some of the drugs weakens the body and we get the harmful rays much easier. I have to see a dermatologist once a year to check for skin cancer.gayle/trans.6-99galye@... bmb

[Guest guest]

Harper, most sunglasses that I have seen in stores like Penny's, etc, have the UV label. It is very very important!

debby

Re: [ ] sunglasses

In a message dated 2/10/02 11:43:10 AM Pacific Standard Time, tdcc2000@... writes:

Yes, all of the other information was what I have been told...just was not sure about the eyes. You have a point! I am going to have the doctor give me a pair of sunglasses to wear too. (Or, I can wear those glasses that fit over my glasses...may not be the most 'trendy', but if they work, who cares...) debby Be sure the sunglasses are UV-protective rather than just decorative! I think most sunglasses are protective now, but this isn't something I'm really up on. Harper

[Guest guest]

Oh Harper....even though you didn't get your "exercise" what a privilege to have gained such knowledge and information! I am amazed at the animal world....they are totally interesting creatures, but what amazes me more, are the people who study and can relay so much information to others....what a wonderful afternoon you had!

debby

Re: [ ] sunglasses

In a message dated 2/10/02 4:48:57 PM Pacific Standard Time, tdcc2000@... writes:

Harper, most sunglasses that I have seen in stores like Penny's, etc, have the UV label. It is very very important! debby Agreed. It surprises me that they don't all offer UV protection. I find polarization to be very useful in seeing clearly. I've just come back from what was to be my exercise for the day. I meant to walk down to the beach and walk, but I took a detour down to a lagoon and noticed a woman feeding the swans. She is a volunteer who takes care of the swans' feeding, breeding, health care, everything -- she knows the bloodlines and likes and dislikes of each one. Each has a distinct personality, and they have excellent memories. I talked with her so long that I had no time left to get to the beach! So, I didn't get my self-allotted exercise, but I did learn some interesting things. Harper

[Guest guest]

Hi there,

I have a pair of Oakley's ....I like them alot. I am not sure what kind of

oakley's they are though because i got them free at school when i signed up

for a credit card..LOL. I hope that helps

[Guest guest]

My family seems sensitive to sunglare while driving in sunny season.

Are there any recommendation to get any particular kind of sunglasses that more

healthier for eyes etc.

Anybody done the research on this? Could you kindly share please.

Thank you

-Dan.