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28-SEP-2004

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I went to the eye doctor today thinking there was a problem
with my contacts. It's much worse. It's one of two things: a
bacterial infection, which is minor, or a fungus, which is quite
serious. I could lose my sight in this eye if that's the case.
And this, my left eye, is my so-called "good" eye.

I have to put drops in it every 15 minutes. Not that it matters,
but these drops are about $50 for a day's worth. Plus I have to
wear this patch thing to keep moving air out of my eye, which then
means I have no bifocal vision. It's very difficult to drive.

I have to go without the contact in the eye for at least a week,
and maybe up to SIX weeks. I've ordered a pair of eyeglasses as
backup.

I wish this were the only challenge I'm facing these days, but it's
just one of several that make me want to scream at the top of my
lungs. But, I know that won't do much good.

At any rate, I won't be taking pictures for a while. I took this one
and did the PS work and it gave me a major headache so this has to be
it for a while. I also may not be commenting either, because it's so
hard to see the computer screen.

So my PaD is shot down for a while. That makes me sad, too.

If you pray, please include me in one or two, okay? I really, really don't
want to go blind in that eye.


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Guest 28-Feb-2009 02:42
that was bad news, but so handsomely .... and funnyly (can that be said, or written?) presented.
Guest 09-Nov-2004 09:13
Rest easy, Gary...very best wishes to you, my friend
Guest 03-Oct-2004 01:17
Gary - our hopes are with you. Let us know how you are as soon as you can.
Guest 29-Sep-2004 06:02
Man that sucks. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Cindy29-Sep-2004 03:12
Wow Gary, how shocking to hear, I pray it is not fungal, take care of yourself and get better, I will miss your pictures and comments, but hey, this takes top priority right now. Good luck to you my friend.
Robin Reid28-Sep-2004 20:58
Gary this is a shock to me. You have my heart felt best wishes and support. Clearly a lot of people are here pulling for you.
BTW, you look pretty studly with that eye patch ;-)
Guest 28-Sep-2004 16:49
be well, and all my best.
Pepe Zyman28-Sep-2004 14:46
Gary, I wish you a speady recovery. Remember that the POD is more than taking pictures, it's sharing with other people and making new friends.
gary becker28-Sep-2004 14:13
Hopefully you'll get somebody to read these comments to you, Gary.
Best wishes, get well and get back here.
Cheryl Hawkins28-Sep-2004 13:50
Gary, my thoughts and positive energy are with you. Hope you recover soon and are
able to get back to shooting.
Cheryl
Guest 28-Sep-2004 13:34
Oh!!! Just take care your eye. As I been reading all the coments on here, I´m sure lot of people will have you on their prayers, of course you´ll be in mine too. So that everything is going to be OK so soon. As I wrotte in the begining of this message, just take care of your eye, we take care in our prayers.

Take a rest and will be time for much more photographies. If you want to scream, do it, could help, but if you could laugh do it, it going to help so much!!

Be safe!!!!
Herb 28-Sep-2004 13:29
Good luck Gary.
Gary Blanchette28-Sep-2004 13:27
Some say prayer works miracles, some say they are useless. I choose to say one regardless. What is it going to hurt? The best to you my friend...
EMangl28-Sep-2004 13:08
oho ... listen to your doctor, maybe go to another one - but don't rely on prayers
Karen Leaf28-Sep-2004 11:58
OMG! Prayers, good thoughts, and lots of 'em, coming your way. Please, keep us posted when you're able.
petesie28-Sep-2004 11:29
Prayers will definitely be coming your way, Gary....and here's a secret, sometimes screaming does help, just be careful where you choose to do it!
Jill28-Sep-2004 11:29
Gary: I shall include you in my talks with God. I am so sorry for you.
Larry Ahern28-Sep-2004 09:03
Wow ... we can only hope that all will be well. Hang in there we will all pray that you get that eye back.
Guest 28-Sep-2004 08:49
Hope it all gets better.
northstar3728-Sep-2004 08:40
Best of Luck to you.
Zak28-Sep-2004 08:38
hope you dont go blind! :-o

get well soon!
Argishti Khachik28-Sep-2004 08:04
Gary, I hope and wish that everything will be ok with your eye!
Please take care! I am thinking of you!
Hope to see you back very soon! I'll miss your contribution!
cheers
Linda Alstead28-Sep-2004 08:04
all the best Gary - let's hope for bacterial!
Dennis Steinauer28-Sep-2004 06:14
Gary, I really hope you'll get through this and be back to your photography soon. Hang in there; a lot of people will be thinking of you and wishing you the best.
Guest 28-Sep-2004 05:56
I'll definitely be thinking of you Gary! I'm so sorry to hear about this all. As photographers, I think one of our biggest physical worries is something major happening to our eyes.. Keep up posted when you can!
Gayle P. Clement28-Sep-2004 05:25
Oh, Gary, you'll definitely be in my prayers. I'll be thinking of you.
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