I went to Pantai Hospital today for a second opinion. Dr. Ho said I had glaucoma long before I was diagnosed and reassured me that having acute glaucoma doesn't mean I am going to be blind IF I take care. I have to keep my eye pressure down, that's what all other doctors said too but he could'nt give me an answer when I asked 'What more can I do to keep it down?'.
One thing that struck me is, he repeatedly say that I need to EXERCISE regularly to encourage blood circulation to the eyes. I remember when my pressure was down, I did exercise almost everyday for an hour but for the last 7 months I have neglected this because of laziness, complacency and all other excuses. So I am going to exercise again regularly beginning tomorrow.
I am hopeful now and I plan to see the world for a long time more. Taking carrots, bilberry etc is not necessary but Ok if I do, he said. Learning computer touch screen and braille is not necessary, just keep the pressure down and I won't be blind. So my concern is how to keep the pressure constantly down.
The complaint about my headaches, heavy eyes etc is because of eye fatique. I was advised to take exercise at FRIM as the area is green but it's too far for me. Taking breaks from focusing on computer was encouraged but not necessary cutting off computer completely. I have discipline problem here. Once I am in front of a computer, I get engrossed and forget about everything else including eating and resting. So in order not to stress my eyes I am going to follow Mages' advice - limit computer use. I shall have emails and occassional bloggings. I have deleted Friendster and going to delete Facebook when I know how. I'll stop gluing myself to the computer screen. Once my project is completed, there will be no more research to do.
I know I'll be OK. Pray for me.
6 comments:
Salam Kak Zu,
Alhamdulillah, suka dengan perkembangan terbaru yg positif ni. Ingat tu, regular exercise & limit computer use ok. Friendster, FB tu buat layan2 mata time letih/mengantuk buat research boleh la, tapi kalau dah sampai bahaya pada kesihatan elok la delete. Wah, dah menasihat la pulak.. Apapun, Akak take care & ye ye ye boleh la dtg sini visit kami soon..
ya mama, remember do exercise regularly n don be lazy to do exercise ok? haha..
i believe mama will be ok.
take care
jenice
great to know this news ^.^
I also have the same problem when i start to sit in front of computer... haha... Now, i will set an alarm. The longest time only 2 hours. Sad and short but good for health. Then, break a while and continue back.
You do take care and be good patient ^.^ I will pray for u and may God bless you in ur life journey.
: )
its not all gloom and doom, do what we can.. i walk every morning and take gingko for blood circulation..
salam kak zu, didn't expect a new entry from you tp dah terbiasa buka blog kak zu, alih2 ada new entry and alhamdulillah, at least boleh tarik nafas lega dengar 2nd opinion, it's good that you do that. Talking abt glued to computer, just tell me how many PhD students are distracted by internet browsing, FB, emails etc what i called self-sabotaging behaviors hehehe, calimed to be busy but at the end of some days, don't seem to make much progress with PhD, phewww....am trying to get rid of that "disease" too :)
Mama, you should keep your eye pressure down. and your own pressure down. don't start to pressure yourself with the concern of keeping the pressure down. it doesn't make any difference. try to be more relaxed, k? just keep on exercising. it seems like everything can be solved by exercise. =) glad that you still haven't closed down your blog yet. I hope you wont. there are so many things that I want to learn from you especially on being a real tough person. We all love you and we all pray for you,mama.
All the best!
Elissa.
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