Prepping: the new world...

boultdj

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82167838#Comment_82167838

One of the kits came with a magnify glass, plus we already have a big magnifying glass, plus with astigmatism my eye sight is on borrowed time as it is. I wish we had a next generation to use but as it is I am the youngest in my family and am closer to 60 than 50.

MrsCD

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82167843#Comment_82167843

Yes, I bought the 1000 v2. I charged my phone and kindle from two of my small power banks so I could charge them from the Jackery to see how much they'd use. It took 15% for the two to fully charge. I like how it connects to your phone to see how much you're using. 😁

DigForVictory

Astigmatism gets worse over time? Had glasses for rugby-ball-shaped eyeballs since I was 10 & my optician cheerful that there are probably cataracts in my future "but we can fix those" so I flinch at the idea astigmatism will cost me the enjoyment of my library but Google reassuring - age related corneal shifts (gradual), or injuries (well, yeah), keratoconus (progressive eye condition where the cornea thins - no idea what the odds are on that) & "Chronic eye rubbing: Vigorously rubbing your eyes over long periods can weaken or alter the corneal shape". (OK there's one new hobby I am going to try to remember Not to take up.)

Sounds like routinely adding a gruesome cheap-frame spare pair may bring some peace of mind? (Specsavers Accrington do a pair with lenses for £15 which I can currently afford as a peace of mind insurance premium, other opticians are available & I haven't ventured near the online lot yet.)

boultdj

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82168942#Comment_82168942

Yes it gets worse over time, but when you think about it everyone's eyesight get's worse as we age, good luck with the eye rubbing I'm a !!!!!! for waking up already rubbing them.

If you use electronics for reading don't forget you can alter the font size, at the moment mine is at 125%

Floss

I have astigmatism in one eye, the start of cataracts and recently had a vitreous detachment in my left eye (age-related apparently). I currently wear varifocals, but am hoping that when my cataracts are eventually ready for surgery that the results will include other vision improvements!

PipneyJane

Astigmatism can be corrected with laser eye surgery. I had my eyes lasered in 1995, to correct my astigmatism and short sight. Eventually both came back, but it took 9+years. I’ve been wearing varifocals for the last 15 years. Was most disappointed to discover that the hardening of the eyeballs which causes long sight doesn’t fix short sight in the process.

I now have a slight cataract in my right eye and I live in hope that when I have surgery to correct it - not on the horizon yet - the new lense will correct the other sight issues too.

• Pip

DigForVictory

To quote our beloved lady mother (no idea who she had it from) "old age is not for wimps". Surgery to the eyeball (whilst much less invasive etc) these days still has all the appeal of cold coffee on a wet December morning.
Meanwhile Middleson wants to haul me off to a private medic for blood tests for a "long term health forecast". I'm almost tempted to tell him to skip the middle man & let's go plan my funeral as I know the long term outcome & it's just How Far Off that is open to negotiation. Apparently he wants better intel. My life insurance premium quotes come out triple that of my car which gives me all the intel I want…

Floss

DfV, Middleson is potentially in think-ahead mode for HIS future health, not necessarily your longevity....

DigForVictory

He is a young immortal, won't even have the flu jab as he's "young and fit", & doesn't appear to be venturing towards the sampling needle himself. I'm not wildly intrigued, but I think I approve of him seeing if dear old Mother Nature has my cards marked or whether he may need a good alibi & a brisk shove…

DigForVictory

Anyone might think the Metro disapproves of preparedness given the headline The depressing stock cupboard list every Brit needs to prep for doomsday but at least the tins are largely sensible (as in Youngest & I would eat them) and the amount of water seems reasonably accurate, even if it persists in thinking there will be no food but we will still have the ability to cook...

Mind you, I'm hideously lucky, Youngest can cook & a plaintive text "please can I have three bean stew?" was met with absolute silence & as soon as I shoved my headset off after a morning training, there was a scutter of feet & a bowl of it laid on my desk! He hasn't 'used up' the celery (as I would have done) but but the leftover peppers went in & definitely some garlic, so I can devour leftovers over the weekend giving him a bit more time off. What he thinks of me eating vegan (largely by accident, mother of omnivores!) I am not enquiring, but when I resupply on beans at the weekend, there probably will not be undue comment.