September 10, 2007
Bionic Eyes Update
Written by Jenna Petersen in Jaunty PostIn a few hours, I’ll be heading over to my very favorite eye doctor’s office for my one month check up. And I figured that since there was so much talk before my surgery about my Lasik and all that I’d give you an update.
It’s fabulous being able to see. The last time I went I was a solid 20-20, so I’m very interested to see what my exam says today. Here are some things I like and some things I’m having trouble getting used to about no longer wearing glasses:
Sunglasses — Sunglasses are so cool! How did I not realize this! It’s sunny out, there’s glare, I just don’t feel like letting the world see my tired eyes… SUNGLASSES! I have four pairs now. Here I am modeling three:
Night vision — I don’t mean being able to see in that weird greenish tint, I mean actually being able to see things at night! Like the clock. Or the lump on the floor that is the cat. This comes with disadvantages, though. I’m pretty sensitive to light when it comes to getting to sleep (always have been), so now that the clock and the hall light or the lights outside are clear rather than soft and blurry, I find that sometimes I have to turn the clock away to fall asleep. ‘Cause those crystal clear numbers are so freakin’ bright!!
Steam — The other day my friend and I were driving home from our retreat and we stopped to get something. I had been running the air conditioning in the car so it was cool. We stepped outside to find it hot and muggy. Her glasses immediately steamed up. It took everything in me not to do that Nelson (from the Simpsons) “Haha!”. It was so awesome NOT to have to wipe my glasses off!
Not having glasses — Seems weird to list not having glasses as a disadvantage to not having glasses, but it’s true. I’ve been so used to having glasses for so long (25 years) that I still try to take them off, push them up, search around for them on the nightstand… etc. El Guapo says I’ll get used to it and stop trying to push them up. I hope so. I’ve poked myself between the eyes several times. Old habits die hard.
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Shana Says:
Hey, you look great in sunglasses! I’m glad you’re enjoying the Lasik
AndreaW Says:
Thanks for the update, Jenna! Glad you’re enjoying “no glasses”.
I so want to do this one day. I’ve been wearing glasses for 23 years . . . but I can’t complain, my dad (who is 55) has been wearing glasses since he was 18 months old and isn’t a candidate for Lasik.
Julie K Says:
You look *GREAT* Jenna!
RobynDeHart Says:
Oh, I’m so jealous. But so happy for you. I’m glad the surgery worked perfectly for you!
Margo Maguire Says:
Oh how very Jaunty! You look great, Jenna!
Kathryn Smith Says:
Ohhh, you look fab! Love the first pair - but that’s a given since they’re the big ones, isn’t it? lol. Glad everything is going so well for you and I can’t wait to see you in person again!
J Perry Stone Says:
You look very hip (and thin!), Jenna.
I’m thinking you should invest in one of those blinder thingies divas wear when they sleep. If you loose any more sleep because of your clock, you’re going to be poking yourself IN the eye instead of between them.
So what’s your vision now?
J Perry Stone Says:
Off topic:
Margo, I’m LOVING your latest!
Kimberly Logan Says:
So glad you can finally see more clearly, Jenna.
I’m supposed to wear glasses, but never have and will probably be sorry for that in a few more years, LOL. I didn’t realize how bad my vision had gotten until the last time I went in to renew my driver’s license. Yipes!
Helen Says:
You look fantastic Jenna glad to hear everything is going great.
Have Fun
Helen
Jenna Petersen Says:
They say 20-20 today! So yay! Thanks for all the very sweet comments. I’m feeling good and that’s a nice thing.
JennaP
Mary M Says:
Awesome results, Jenna! I received my copy of Everything Forbidden. What a treat. Thank you!
Mary M
Rainy Says:
Jenna,
What a wonderful gift! Very happy for you. By the way, you look great. Congratulations on your successful dieting!