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[sam_tom_sam]

Today I woke up and was rather appalled to that my eye appeared to be bleeding internally, with a big patch of blood showing on the white. I went to get it looked at by an optician. First I tried Dolland & Aitchison, who said they couldn't do anything I've never been their customer. Then Boots, who said they were fully booked and that I should try a local hospital.

Finally, I found a place called 20/20 Optique in The Mall, as Wood Green calls its shopping centre. The optician shone lights in my eyes, made me read things and then said it was fine, just a broken blood vessel which will heal itself. This can happen because of hypertension. Maybe the stress of recent times brought it on.

I rewarded myself for being brave for the doctor with a bag of sweets and some new sunglasses, big aviator-style ones with black frames. They look quite poncy and were very cheap.

vieannelyle should be coming on Tuesday to visit me for a bit! I am pleased.

Comments

[joysilence.livejournal.com]

Aaah I am glad everything is alright. I'm sure you'll get less hypertension now the move is over and everything.

[sam-tom-sam.livejournal.com]

Yes, I think the problem may have been exacerbated by excessive computer use. But I do so love the computer pet, it is hard to stop staring at it.

[joysilence.livejournal.com]

Oh, I find it hard to take any technology seriously if it doesn't physically damage you in some way in any case. None of that primary-coloured user-friendly Apple Mac rubbish for me.

[heartofdavid.livejournal.com]

You are a wise person for rewarding yourself. I firmly believe in this principle, being good to yourself. Sweets and sunglasses, well done!

[sam-tom-sam.livejournal.com]

Yes, treats are a great motivator. It works for performing seals, it works for me. Nice summery Nicpic you have there.

[veluet.livejournal.com]

I had such a thing as a child, a truly blood shot eye. My eyes were itching like crazy as a result of allergies. I complained to my mother about it but she was too busy watching soap operas to respond. So I ran off and just rubbed the crap out of my eye. One swolen eye ball, an alarmed mother, and a trip to the doctors later I had a shot to the butt and a giant red mark in my eye.

[sam-tom-sam.livejournal.com]

Oh dear! Poor neglected Steven. My eye looked awful yesterday but apparently these things often look worse than they are. It's slightly better today.