New Glasses

I had an optometrist appointment today for the first time in four years, which is a long time for someone my age. No major problems, thank goodness. 

I found out that cataracts are rated on a scale of 1 to 4, with surgery usually happening somewhere around 2 or 3. I have the first signs, with a rating of .5. Since I know people my age and a bit younger who have already had the surgery, that didn't sound too bad. 

My distance vision has improved, and my near vision worsened. Not a lot, and not unexpected.

So now for the first time in at least eight years (I'm really not sure how long it's been!), I'm getting new frames and a new prescription.

Someday in a few weeks, these will be a new part of me:

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