Word of the Day: Hyphema
HurtPSA from Yours Truly
I got shot in the eye. Yeah, shot. In the eye. It hurt and stung.
The deed was done with an airsoft gun; 'twas an accident, and I don't blame anyone.
There's bruising, corneal abrasion, and slight hyphema.
What's more is, I'm legally blind in my right eye now. That's right. Blind. I can't even read E on the top of the chart. The best I can see clearly is... oh, a handspan away from my eye. Beyond that is blurry.
So, now I'm on some sort of dilatory medication referred to as Pred Forte. Basically, it's a muscle relaxant to try to prevent rebleeding. If you're curious about anything, drop me a line; I can explain.
The prognosis is good. Not "We'll see," or "We can try this," but "I'm fairly certain you'll be able to see out of that eye again in the future." Optimistic. I'm prepared for any outcome. I only need one eye, right? You only really need two for those pesky things like... driving.
P.S. I don't want your prayers, and I don't want your goddessdamn pity. However, it is a potentially life-changing event, so... I thought you should know.
Devious Comments
And Goddess damn it or not, my hopes are with you and as always, my love. Cuidate, Mikito.
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Those of us without rhythm have far too much on our minds.
I just don't want anyone throwing pity parties or guilt-tripping over it; I know either of the guys who potentially shot me are probably dieing inside when... it's just not that big of a deal for me. Okay, I got shot in the eye. Worse things happen to people every day. I could have fallen off one of the roofs I was scrambling up and down and broken my head. Much more likely, really.
Still...
Gracias, Alma.
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But I think rain is wet, so who am I to judge?
Yeah, I understand and you have no idea how really glad and proud I am of you to know you're taking it so well, staying on the positive side - I look up to you for that. I don't know if I would be as strong as you're being right now. <3
But damn, I'm gonna have to send back that pity cake then, if we're not having a party. All those balloons will have be popped as well. x3
If you've got the time, if you've got the desire, I'd love to hear how it all came about - later, soon, whenever. Especially that scrambling over roofs bit; last I heard, you hadn't graduated from ninja school, Mikito.
Siempre, Mik - siempre.
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Those of us without rhythm have far too much on our minds.
But I don't think it will be particularly debilitating. Sure, two eyes are important for close range combat OFF of computers, but my ability to play video games will, I think, remain unhindered until technology improves significantly. The biggest worry I have is the ability to drive, and that shouldn't be a big problem if I move to a city. Go go mass transit! will be my new motto.
We could party for some other reason. Yesterday was Fat Tuesday, after all. That is, Mardi Gras.
...Care for some beads?
Well, I can't say that it was terribly exciting from a novelist's point of view, but I suppose I could sit down with you and... embellish.
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But I think rain is wet, so who am I to judge?
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