It doesn't take a lot to make me happy or get me excited. I found a new THING today!
I made a run to Wal-Mart (UGH) to check on supplies of canned cat food. They had it and I stocked up. First little happy. Secondly I checked their canning supplies - they had more lids (flats). I got some more (2.74 a box) - even though I don't need. They will keep till next year or whenever I DO need them.
Thirdly - I found something that will now make life better each day! As I have mentioned, I have cataracts. Those who have gone through this or have them now - know that different types of lighting affects how you see. I have always had trouble at night (night blindness) but that is even worse with cataracts. Computers can be a problem, different times of the day vision is affected.
For me - the WORST is store lighting. It is awful and makes seeing clearly really difficult. All that over head lighting and florescent lighting is a pain. There is always such a glare.
I found a help aid!
I wear sunglasses outside - but they seemed too dark for inside. This is my solution!!!
The price was $19.67. So for a $20 bill I can now see clearly IN the stores and I have something that will also help IF I have to drive at night.
I was thrilled.
I am sure they can probably be found else where as they are Foster Grants. I just happened to see them in my unexpected visit at WM.
Like I said - it's the little things in life. Simple fix for now and I am happy.
I thought I would share this, as I know I can't be the only one who has this problem. Those funs things we start to experience as we get older!!!! UGH
Hope this helps someone else.
Enjoy and feel blessed with the little things - they can be huge!
Cataract surgery makes a world of difference. I couldn't believe what I was seeing after I had mine done. Medicare pays for it if you have it. I am not sure how old you are.
ReplyDeleteOld enough for Medicare!!!! Yep, hopefully getting it done this year. Thanks.
DeleteCan you get scheduled for surgery? IT was really painless for me and I see so much better.
ReplyDeleteWorking on that. Hopefully this year!
DeleteI wear sunglasses over my regular glasses and it works well for me. I have not seen these that will go over me regular glasses and help with night vision. I will check it out at my WM
ReplyDeleteI do the same - but for me the sunglasses just don't get it in the store lighting.
DeleteI hope you find them and they help. That is exactly what they are for - night driving. It is worth the $.
I have to have prescription glasses because of astigmatism. But, I might get some of these. Too much light in the car blinds me. however, I am not driving.
ReplyDeleteGive them a try. They really help - you might as well be comfortable.
DeleteWhat a great idea! I hadn't heard of these but will look for them now. I have cataracts but want to wait until I retire to have the surgery. If these would help a little until then, that would be great! Thanks for the good info Cheryl. Take care and have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou are more than welcome. I was told to wait a while on cataracts - so glare has been a real problem. This is why I mentioned it - I was hoping the info would help someone.
DeleteHave a good one
Glad you found a solution to your problem. Yay! And yes, it is definitely the little things that get me the most excited too.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Yes, it is funny how little it takes to get me excited any more!!
DeleteIt's exciting when you find a little thing that makes a big difference! You're so right: sunglasses don't always work in some places. I had cataract surgery nine years ago and it was probably the easiest procedure I've ever had.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend. I think we are supposed to have some rain and storms and then next week is hot again. It seems the summer has flown by.
I hope I can have that same experience. I have heard horror stories as well!
DeleteIt is hot already - been out pulling weeds and sweating like all get out.
I went to Eye Specialists of Indiana. My surgery was at the office on North Meridian but they have an office in your neck of the woods at South Keystone Avenue.
DeleteThanks Donna - that is right up the street from me.
DeleteThose are awesome! I may have to check those out for myself!
ReplyDeleteThey are pretty darn cool. They even help with the glare of sun outside. I wore them while out pulling weeds this morning and they were great!
DeleteI won't pay the price for prescription sunglasses so have been wearing sunglasses over my regular glasses for years. The only place I've found them is WM. I can see these would be good for glare, I'll have to see if our local store has them. My optometrist has identified cataracts in at least one eye but isn't suggesting surgery just yet.
ReplyDeleteI have done the same with sunglasses - prescription sunglasses are crazy expensive. These are really great with glare.
DeleteI have on both - right is worse - one day soon they will go! I still see good - it is just the lights and glare.
Maebeme,
ReplyDeleteWe are already into summer, there may be not any left. I buy sunglasses at a dollar store that work great, also get reading glasses there. I have those stashed all over the house, in my purses and the car so I won't be without when I need them.
I have purchased several pair of cheaper sunglasses over the summer. I just got these the other day.
DeleteSmart to have them stashed!!!!
Cool!thanks for sharing. We have the night driving problem also but I will definitely pull out the old fit overs and check them out. I'm not vain either. If it helps me on my journey I'm gonna do it and seeing is at the top of the list.Love your happy snippets!
ReplyDeleteI hope you find some and that they help. I have had night driving issues for decades!
DeleteI am with you on that - vision is so important. I think that is why it scares me to have the cataract surgery - you only get one set of eyes!
Thank you!!!!!!
Those "simple" surprises are the funnest, bestest surprises! Glad you got such profound help from them. Rock on, Cheryl ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks - big help for a while!
DeleteI love little surprises!!