So as the title states, do health scares make you want to be a better person?
It does for me, but that should not be a motivator. For example, I recently had my yearly physical and all checked out well (blood pressure, etc.) with the exception of low vitamin D levels. No biggie since its not that serious, just need to take some over the counter vitamin D supplement and I check back in 6 months. Now on to my routine eye exam last year, (I am nearsighted/myopic/wear glasses) the doctor noticed that the pressure in my eyes (intraocular pressure aka IOP) was a bit on the high side. Also my optic nerve/lining looked "funny" (could just be how my nerve looks or I could have some damage due to the pressure) and basically I am a glaucoma suspect according to her recent email. The doctor wants me to come in and have my eyes checked using the visual field test, eyes dilated, etc. This scares me because damn I might go blind.
Now, I feel like trying to be a better person...should have done so before but its funny how when your health is on the line do you change. At least for me. I dont want to take anything for granted...health really is the ultimate wealth. What good is all the money in the world if you lose your sight, hearing, get paralyzed, have a heart attack/stroke, get diabetes, etc. Of course conditions vary in severity and affect of quality of life differently but it is making me almost want to barter. It is like, I will be good just let me keep my health. Who I am talking to? That depends on who and what you believe in. I wont delve into that since I dont like talking religion or politics.
I have my eye exam this Wednesday, I hope all is well with my eyes but only time will well. In the mean time, I will try my best not to worry since it is beyond my control at the moment.
So, do you guys find yourself trying to be better/bargaining "Ill be good now, just please keep my health up" when things of this nature come up?
P.S. I highly urge you all to get routine eye exams, glaucoma is the the thief in the night. Since it tends to take away your eyesight very gradually, by the time you are affected the lost sight is not reversible. Make sure you get your eyes dilated, pressure test, check cornea thickness, examine the optic nerve, etc. Its often overlooked and we tend to not pay attention but your sight is valuable, don't take it for granted.
Glaucoma information (if your not already familiar, read up)
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/9710.php



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