When I finished applying to grad school I told myself that if I didn't get in I would get Lasik. So either an acceptance or a rejection would yield a positive outcome. At the end of April I found out that I wasn't accepted by any school. I did get an interview at the U though; I consider that an accomplishment. Because of the deal I made with myself, instead of being really bummed out I was only a little bummed out since I had something to look forward to.
Today I went to the Eye Institute of Utah for my first Lasik consultation. They were great. They gave me free grape juice. I love free grape juice, therefore I love the Eye Institute. There I was going through the consultation with much love and excitement, blinking and staring into machines while they take images of my eye when the Dr. comes in. The first thing he tells me is my eye is weird/irregular/odd....something to that affect...real confidence booster. Apparently I have something called Keratoconus meaning my eye is shaped like a nipple (the Dr's words not mine). NCBI says it is shaped like a cone. I think I'll stick with the cone description. Anyways Lasik is a no. We talked about Implantable Contact Lenses (ICL) which Shannon had done. Great idea except for the astigmatism in my right eye...awesome. ICLs won't correct astigmatism so I would still have to wear glasses. I'm not paying $4000 to continue wearing glasses. Canada and some places in Europe have ICLs that correct astigmatism the FDA is just taking it's precious time to approve them in the US. Thanks FDA.
Afterwards I was talking to Brett (my Brett) about how I've decided this year sucks because I didn't get into grad school and now I can't have my eyes lasered. Yes I know so sad for me. I wasn't being serious. Brett quickly reminded me that we started dating this year so it hasn't been all that bad. Cue the "ahhhhh". Think what you may, I loved it. He's right though, it has been a great year thus far. Maybe one day I'll blog about it.
Point of this post: Write a letter to the FDA demanding they approve toric ICLs.
Man, a nipple eyeball....I want to say that sucks but that would not be good!!! leave it to you!!!(just promise not to put a ring in that nipple eyeball!) So sorry you can not get them lasered. It is something that I have always wanted as well. (you will just have to promise to bury me with my glasses in my hand) The bright side is that you look fantastic in glasses...and they make darling glasses.... so take some of that money and buy yourself several pairs of really fun glasses so you can switch them out!!!!! (when you don't want to wear contacts!!)
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, did you hear my AHHHHHHHH after the Brett2 comment? Cuz I did go AHHHHHHH really loud.... it HAS been a good year for you. And I get to see you and meet B2 in a few weeks!! Love ya sweet pea!!
Auntie Jane....echoes Gaye Baker.....ahhhhhhhh! Well put, "My Brett".
ReplyDelete"In the midst of affliction, your table HAS been spread!" The blessing is....you get to wait for an even better procedure which will produce an even better result!
Go, FDA!!!
Love, Auntie Jane
ps It sounds like we need to have a party so we can meet "My Brett."
hehe, nipple eyes.
ReplyDeletewhen i didn't get into any grad schools i ate a box of 30 corndogs... in about 4 days.
Brett is a good guy. i bet he doesn't make fun of your nipple eyes.
According to Ben Stiller anything with a nipple can be pumped for milk.....does your eye fit in that category?
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