A Good Thriller discussion

I have had glasses since grade 7, and I couldn't see the blackboard, from the back of the room. Five years ago I had cornea transplant and cataract surgery, in my left eye. Now I have 20/20 vision in that eye, but am waiting for the same surgery in the right eye, as I can only read the 1st line. I hate to go in the car, because I get dizzy, because both eyes are fighting for what I see. See my Surgeon in mid July and hope to hear when my surgery date will be. When I am finished, I might be lucky and not need glasses, as they also put a magnifying glass in there. I currently have reading progressive(bifocals), and the same prescription in my sunglasses plus 6 bottles of drops to use 3XDay for life. We all get by.

Wow, Sue. That's quite the ophthalmologic history. Good thoughts that you can get that surgery on your other eye soon!

Yes, then I won't drive everyone crazy in the car, because my eye sight is distorted.

Sue wrote: "I have had glasses since grade 7, and I couldn't see the blackboard, from the back of the room. Five years ago I had cornea transplant and cataract surgery, in my left eye. Now I have 20/20 vision ..."

Hasn't your ophthalmologist suggested some way of equalizing your vision enough so that you don't get the dizziness/headaches? I'm going to need surgery in just my left eye and my surgeon discussed several options including medically necessary laser surgery in the right eye?

Definitely hope the surgery comes soon for you Sue. And Chris, you are a good example of what the doctor described. Reading on the IPAD before bed. I have e-ink readers which helps (?) but seem to be going back to books.

Christine wrote: "I slept crappy even before devices were invented. I need that last hour to catch up on reading, lol. My main likes with reading on devices is that they are indeed easier to hold. If you are at a ..."

One word - multitasked

Just bought . It is sitting on my bedside table, calling me.......I will look at it longingly for the next three or so weeks (staff on annual leave so working longer shifts) before I give in and pick it up. Because I know once I start....8:D

Cameron wrote: "Christine wrote: "I slept crappy even before devices were invented. I need that last hour to catch up on reading, lol. My main likes with reading on devices is that they are indeed easier to hold..."

Hi Cam Buddy!

Tom wrote: "Sue wrote: "I have had glasses since grade 7, and I couldn't see the blackboard, from the back of the room. Five years ago I had cornea transplant and cataract surgery, in my left eye. Now I have 2..."

Hi Tom. My ophthalmologist surgeon, said I have a hereditary condition, with the breakdown of the cornea. No action and you are blind. My great grandfather was blind, and probably suffered from it. My surgeon can not do the cataract surgery, to help clear the fuzziness, because it causes the cornea to breakdown faster. These transplants last for 15-20 years, so they space them out, and do one and then do another. Laser surgery will not help me. Thanks Tom.

Sue wrote: "Hi Tom. My ophthalmologist surgeon, said I have a hereditary condition, with the breakdown of the cornea. No action and you are blind. My great grandfather was blind, and probably suffered from it. My surgeon can not do the cataract surgery, to help clear the fuzziness, because it causes the cornea to breakdown faster. These transplants last for 15-20 years, so they space them out, and do one and then do another. Laser surgery will not help me. Thanks Tom."

Thanks for the explanation. I've had several surgeries for glaucoma in my left eye to the point where I have cataracts in that eye. The other eye probably won't need surgery for another 10-15 years so we've discussed options such as a contact in one eye, RK or laser surgery, or even a lens replacement in the eye without cataracts. Kaiser has agreed to cover these options but when it comes to my sight I have a don't mess with what's only slightly broken attitude. Not being able to read is just not an option.

I also have glaucoma, and use drops at night for that.

Sue wrote: "I also have glaucoma, and use drops at night for that."

Drops weren't working so I've had two trabeculectomies (and three revisions). Fortunately I only have it in the one eye, probably due to childhood trauma. It appears that they finally have it stabilized. (fingers crossed)

Crikey - look what my reading glasses started!! :)

Sue, Tom, fascinating stuff! Hope it all gets fixed and better in time, truly - Errr I think I'll stop complaining about my glasses!!

That's right Janet. Stop complaining about wearing glasses and be thankful ,you don't have any eye problems!

I went a little nuts at amazon.com yesterday.

Rain of Terror by Donna Cummins
A Reason To Kill by Donna Cummins
Anguish by Donna Cummins
Flay by Ty Patterson
The Informationist by Taylor Stevens

and pre-ordered

This Thing of Darkness by Harry Bingham

I just ordered An Evil Mind by Chris Carter from Book Depository.

Sue wrote: "That's right Janet. Stop complaining about wearing glasses and be thankful ,you don't have any eye problems!"

Janet, when I got my first pair of glasses in second grade, I didn't want to wear them as I figured all the other kids would laugh at me since nobody else wore them. My mom convinced me that because I wore glasses, I was pretty special. I liked that so I wore my glasses. That was the kind of mom I had.

I hear ya, Sue!! My kids had a good laugh but they're over it now.

When I went to a clinic today to have some blood tests done I did point out to my daughter just how many people were wearing glasses from all age groups. A fair few. A sign of the times with all the technology around.

Good mom, Christine! We try to put a good slant on things.

Glad you have settled down now, Janet! Now go read a book!

Hehe!! I will!

Janet wrote: "Good mom, Christine! We try to put a good slant on things."

Yep, Christine keeps me pointed in the right direction ... uhh ... just ran into the wall ... I had cataract surgery in both eyes, too and then they had to go back in one and cut a window in their because it was re-attaching. Yep, I wear glasses, too.

Hi Cam!! Why are you running into walls, buddy?

Janet - glasses are a great accessory. So many styles, colors, etc. Have fun with it all! I had a pair with some rhinestones no less and when my daughter needed reading glasses, she took those frames and loves them.

Brenda - go girl! With the shopping on Amazon!!

Yesterday I bought:
• Alas, Babylon
• The Handmaid's Tale
• The Art of Racing in the Rain
• The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
• 14
• Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
• Storm Front
• Carrots

All on sale, and I did balance it out with a few free books here and there and a couple of 99¢ deals. Thirteen total.
I'm set for a few weeks. =}

Except for one book of quotes by Pope St. John Paul II, I have selected mostly cookbooks from the Surplus Books sale at my library. Will pay on payday...July 1st.

E. wrote: "Yesterday I bought:
• Alas, Babylon
• The Handmaid's Tale
• The Art of Racing in the Rain
• The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
• ..."
Nice haul, E.

Good group of books E. I added Carrots to my TBR list.

Christine wrote: "Hi Cam!! Why are you running into walls, buddy?"

Just kidding about you keeping me pointed in the right direction.

I just bought Buried Secrets (Nick Heller Book 2) by Joseph Finder.

I'm looking forward to reading it. Already read the first one - Vanished.

Joseph Finder is the real thing, y'all!

HKelleyB wrote: "I just bought Buried Secrets (Nick Heller Book 2) by Joseph Finder.

I'm looking forward to reading it. Already read the first one - Vanished.

Joseph Finder is the real thing, y'all!"

I know. I love Joseph Finder's books and loved Vanished and Buried Secrets. I have all the rest in order to read. Just need time.

Amazon have a Summer sale on at the moment. Worth checking out. Errr I've errr been spending again .......!!

I bought The Killing Lessons: A Novel I got turned down on Netgalley for this one so thrilled it's in the sale.

You looks interesting

Triptych First in the Will Trent series.

Ooooooooh SALE..??!? BOOKS!!?

I've downloaded




Lots of great books on offer check it out!

Oh and same as you Janet ..

Exactly, Kimberley. I was disappointed when I was turned down. It better be good!!

It does look good! I'm starting it now.. so fingers crossed! :)

I want to read that one too. No Amazon sale over here--that one is $12.99.

Christine wrote: "I want to read that one too. No Amazon sale over here--that one is $12.99."

It looks like Amazon will have a sale on the 15th but you may need to be a Prime member.

Well, that just sucks in my opinion!!!!! What good is it to Prime members who can get a lot of stuff "free" anyway?

Hehe! Is it a bad time to say I'm a Prime member??!!!!
:-D

Christine wrote: "Well, that just sucks in my opinion!!!!! What good is it to Prime members who can get a lot of stuff "free" anyway?"

Are you sure you aren't thinking about Kindle Unlimited? I have Prime and the only things I get for free are 2-day shipping and some instant videos.

Tom is right. A few more free deliveries but that's about it.

oh

Not all mystery/suspense/thriller but I spent more money than planned.

Tom wrote: "Christine wrote: "Well, that just sucks in my opinion!!!!! What good is it to Prime members who can get a lot of stuff "free" anyway?"

Are you sure you aren't thinking about Kindle Unlimited? I h..."

Aren't you eligible for one book per month?

Yeah, but quite often they're not great selections. I often don't bother. Kindle First it's called.

Janet wrote: "Yeah, but quite often they're not great selections. I often don't bother. Kindle First it's called."

Yes, I had the 30 day trial but felt it just did not save me enough money. I mostly purchase Kindle books and any other items will group to $35, which most times gets free shipping.

Lynn wrote: "Not all mystery/suspense/thriller but I spent more money than planned. [bookcover..."

It looks as if your weekend is planned out for you.

Yes, you do get an option to choose one of four books for free about a month before they are released. I buy enough books and watch enough videos that Prime is worth it. I haven't been tempted to get Unlimited, though.

Me either, Tom. Not really worth it for me. I'm watching Vikings on Prime. An underrated show in my opinion.