19 and Counting... 5/18/2017

Finally went to an Opthalmologist today to address the double vision issue. I see fine out of each eye individually, but when both eyes are open, I see two of everything at a distance. Close up, I see one image with both eyes, so at least I can read. I'd really love to be able to drive, so I'd like to get this cleared up. I had been hoping that vasculitis treatment would take care of the eye issue, but that may not happen. So today I went to a well-regarded opthalmologist to see what could be done.

After having my eyes dilated like a startled owl:

(see the likeness?--This was taken at least 2 hours after the exam...)

bright lights shone directly into my eyeballs, and multiple other tests, I finally met the esteemed doctor who essentially said that I need to see another specialist for a strabismus evaluation. This guy wants to look at the Ophthalmologist's clinical notes before he will agree to see me. If I am worthy, I will get an appointment with him. The probable outcome would be that I would get fresnel prism glasses similar to those Hillary Clinton wears (click to see a larger image):

So, the waiting continues. I'm still waiting to hear from the rheumatologist about timing for chemo. Oh--and the reference to 19 and counting is the number of doctors I have seen since coming to FL, most for the vasculitis issue (one is my dentist, though...)