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Jeanlea

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Eye recovery
« on: July 10, 2011, 09:17:49 pm »
Hi all,

Like many of you with facial paralysis, outside eye care has been something for me to work on. Right after my surgery I had to wear sunglasses every time I went outside to protect from sunshine and wind. I progressed to being able to outside with no sunglasses if it were cloudy and not windy. After that I only needed them if it were sunny out. Today for the first time ever I spent an extended time out in the sun with no sunglasses. I was golfing and when I started it was cloudy. The sun came out and even though my one eye doesn't squint that well, it was good enough for me to finish the last half of my round of golf.
I had to share that on here because this is not exciting news for most people.  :-)

Jean
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Re: Eye recovery
« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2011, 09:32:48 pm »
Jean~
YOU GO, GIRL!!!!!
Of course you should share that with us!!

K   ;D
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Re: Eye recovery
« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2011, 10:17:24 pm »
Jean, but here any improvement is exciting and we know what it means!     I am happy for you!
                                 Cheryl R
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Re: Eye recovery
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2011, 10:19:52 pm »
I'm excited, Jean! Keep up the good healing.
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Re: Eye recovery
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2011, 10:28:02 pm »
Jean ~

Congratulations on your continuing progress in recovery!  Your AN journey is definitely inspiring.  Thanks for sharing your good news.

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Re: Eye recovery
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2011, 06:45:11 pm »
Jean,

I'm very happy to hear your news.  My eye has been a big problem for me so it's good to know that things may get better in that area.  Thanks for sharing!
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Re: Eye recovery
« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2011, 03:29:11 pm »
Great news Jean !!  So glad to hear you continue to heal "au natural !"
Always good thoughts,  Nancy
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