[Ski]

#1073268

That’s a good question ~ I know there are some freestanding magnifying glasses that draftsmen used to use, they clamp to the table, they’re a BIG circular magnifying glass with light around it (kind of like a makeup light), and they were on an arm with an elbow that could be suspended over what they were doing. If you could find something like that, at least you wouldn’t have to hold it with your hands. I think there are also some "whole page" magnifiers I’ve seen, though I can’t recall where.

Other than that, all I can think of is LOTS and LOTS and LOTS and LOTS of eye drops, every 10 or 15 minutes, if you’re doing something that strenuous to your eyes, and as Dianne mentioned recently, remember to BLINK frequently. Also, make sure you are operating in a space with sufficient light, without it being IN your eyes.

If you don’t already use nighttime gel (usually only used by people whose eyes have trouble closing at night), you may want to take advantage of that period of time to give your eyes a boost of healing moisture with the gel. It might help. Just don’t expect to see anything immediately after you put the gel in, so put it in right before you go to sleep.

Let us know how it’s going!

[cathycnm]

#1019671

Hi everybody – As many may know from previous posts, I am currently in a part-time (about 30-40 hours a week) postmasters program in addition to a full-time day job. I was dxed and RAIed last year and am beginning to stabilize on TSH, etc. My issue is that the book we are using for my pharm course has a ton of 6 point (very, very small) type. You know the microtype that is on the package inserts of meds – well, I would say 20-25% of the book is that size type. Our assignments range from 100 -350 pages every two weeks, along with other studying. It has taken me as long as 8 hours to get through one chapter with taking notes. So – my life is this microtype book. (I was a graphic artest before nursing and I can’t believe they did this with the type).

My eye disease is mild – fortunately – but it is pretty stirred up from all this reading and eye strain. I am trying to remember the tears often. Fortunately, I am 1/2 done with the class but am concerned that it has stirred up my eye irritation again. Does anyone have other throughts on how I might deal with this. Has anyone used those reading magnifiers – I thought of that but I take notes on every paragraph so I don’t know how I can hold anything else in my hands. I am at a loss and frustrated by this!!! Any ideas welcome.

[cathycnm]

#1073269

Ski – You have confirmed that I need to use the drops A LOT more often than I am. I just forget. But I now feel like I have been in a smokey bar since the semester started. I am too good at ignoring what my body is telling me sometimes. Last night when I was tired and hit 5 small type pages in succession (took 2+ hours to read and take notes) I got so angry I about threw my book out my plate glass window. Well – at least I momentarily had fun visualizing it! I used the gel after RAI – I will see if I can find that, too. I did get some magnifying glasses and a ruler that magnifies more – but needs to be held. Trial and error. I will go get a couple bottles of drops so I always have them within reach. Thanks a bunch – I will be in touch. I miss reading the posts or others and being part of the discussion but just don’t have time. We just finished the chapter on thyroid, which was interesting to read. I actually feel I have learned a great deal from this board – above and beyond some of what was presented in the book. So, I appreciate that and will be around where and when I can. Cathy

[Jake_George]

#1073270

Cathy,

I have used both the li magnifying glass as well as a full page magnifying lens by Baush and Lomb. I found the lit magnifyer to be the best for me because it really lit up the page. If you have good light you can use the full page magnifier just as well.

They do help a great deal and are well worth the price of picking one or both up.

[Maria]

#1073271

Have you tried a fresnel lens? It encompasses the entire page.

[Madame_X]

#1073272

I think they also sell page sized maginfiers in craft stores, usually where the tapestry/embroidery supplies are.

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