Hi
I have various defects with my eyes: high myopia (-13), astigmatism, presbyopia, dry eyes, and the early stage of cataracts. I've had glasses for the myopia and astigmatism since I was 2. I'm 51 now and the other defects have appeared in the last 7/8 years, resulting in a cycle of needing 6 to 9 monthly eye checks, eye strain and fatigue, headaches, fluctuating prescriptions and poor vision.
I have pretty much continual discomfort with my eyes which is impacting seriously on my work (I'm an accountant), social life, leisure time, and every aspect of quality of life. Neither my optician, nor my doctor seem overly concerned about this, and an eye specialist I consulted privately told me that 'at my age, with my prescription and in my line of work, this was the best I could hope for.'
None of these defects seem to me to be particularly rare, in fact most are pretty common and probably on the increase.
So are there any others of you out there suffering with these sorts of issues?
If so, how are you coping? What advice have you been given? Have you come across any useful resources? Have your symptoms been taken seriously? I feel like I'm suffering on my own here.
Thanks
Jonathan