A Day In The Life

Happy Merry Christmas 2009 - The beginning

This year's xmas will go down as my grimmest ever (or so far anyways).

Starting on 15th December I had a red eye, no pain just a bit bloodshot so nothing to worry about, 'it'll be aright tomorrow'. Tomorrow comes and my right eye is inflammed and still bloodshot, but no pain and not irritated so life goes on. By 6pm (and after a few pints) I am becoming more and more conscious of it, and so are others, especially as I point and ask, 'is my eye still red?'. Still, having had hayfever before which can have similar effects on the eyes, I was unperturbed and whilst consciously not rubbing it was becoming ever more aware of it, as the eye became lame and half closed.

Thursday morning was when I decided a rare trip to the doctor was in order, and walked up there eye beaming red and inflamed, but no pain. I was told I had conjuctivitus (word rings a bell) and 3/4 days with prescribed cream would see me restored back to full health, or at least back to the somewhat dubious health level I was normally at.

I left feeling fine, this'd be cleared up by xmas so nae bother, the doc had said if it gets any worse just go to the hospital but it was said in such a way as to make that seem incredibly unlikely. Plus, an eye patch was recommended, and duly picked up at the pharmacy en route home, it may at least stop people staring at me for my incessant winking that was now prevailant in my right eye.

posted by mrwhatshisface @ 3:42 pm