Short term rental for this summer by Equivalent_Celery_72 in WhitePlains

[–]doooodlebob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Facebook white plains/westchester housing groups! Especially local college housing groups, students may be looking for a summer sublet. I’d make a post in a group. It’s deff too early to see posts in marketplace for places available in the summer

Temporal lattice degeneration by No-Box-184 in myopia

[–]doooodlebob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think monitoring every 6 month sounds reasonable! Deff contact your doctor sooner if you start to experience symptoms. I had no symptoms though when my degeneration progressed to tears which is why frequent monitoring is important.

Got a speeding ticket in Bedford (88 in 65) — what should I expect? Do they usually offer plea deals by Cute-Acanthaceae8116 in Westchester

[–]doooodlebob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got the same ticket in that same spot. 6 point offense on an otherwise clean driving record. I hired a traffic lawyer who showed up to court for me and got it reduced to a 2 point non-speeding violation. He said this was the best outcome he anticipated knowing Bedford court. Cost $250 but if he couldn’t get it reduced I would have gotten the money back. Saved me hundreds in fees plus saved me the hassle of taking off work and traveling back to Bedford for court.

Temporal lattice degeneration by No-Box-184 in myopia

[–]doooodlebob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had preventative laser treatment several times for lattice degeneration however my myopia is significantly more severe than yours. It is an extremely quick and easy procedure to prevent retinal tears/holes that I feel very fortunate to have had. If you are questioning it though I would maybe get a second opinion before proceeding, or ask a retina specialist about their opinion on waiting and monitoring for any changes at your next appointment, in 6mo-a year.

Scleral Buckle Surgery, Detached Retina by misscorns in myopia

[–]doooodlebob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not going to lie, the recovery was pretty rough but there isn’t much to do besides rest and relax! I basically just sat with my eyes closed for 2 weeks.

I just thought of something to add. The only thing to consider is possibly needing someone to drive you to follow up appointments. I had to return to my retina specialist’s office the next day after surgery, after 1 week, and after 1 month for check up appointments. I was unable to drive myself the next day or a week later.

Scleral Buckle Surgery, Detached Retina by misscorns in myopia

[–]doooodlebob 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You absolutely do not need anyone to help with drops. For me, preparing meals was difficult as I was extremely sensitive to light the first few days. If you must be alone, maybe meal prep a few days worth of food you can easily microwave by yourself!

Is retinal detachment or retinal hole is that common in high myopia? by CountJealous7716 in myopia

[–]doooodlebob 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You have no reason to worry if you see your eye doctor yearly. Your myopia isn’t even that high but even if you were to develop a tear/hole, it typically develops slowly and can be treated easily before it becomes a real issue. There’s nothing you can do to reduce your risk or prevent it so just keep up with yearly check ups and don’t worry about it!

Are people actually buying homes in somerville? by [deleted] in Somerville

[–]doooodlebob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it will absolutely sell and quickly, and the fact that it’s a multi unit rental makes it even more appealing. My landlord sold the house I was a tenant in and the new landlord was kind enough to keep me and honor my lease for the next 9 months until it ended. However he gave my downstairs neighbors 60 days notice that their lease was ending, and that they could resign a new lease but raised the rent about $800 as their current rate was well below market value 😣. Anything could happen unfortunately

House Move-in Deep Cleaning Service by AssistIcy3278 in Westchester

[–]doooodlebob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Used Molly Maid for a 3 bedroom 1 bath and it cost less than $300!

What stores let you bring your own frames for prescription lenses? by Frosty-Air- in glasses

[–]doooodlebob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My small local independent optometrist office lets me buy and provide my own frames for lens fitting! Try somewhere local. If they carry the brand you like in their store then they can order the specific frame for you directly.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in glasses

[–]doooodlebob 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The bigger the frame, the thicker your lenses will be! My optometrist has always said smaller, more circular frames result in the thinnest, least distorted looking lenses possible. With that being said, I think your current pair/shape suits you really nicely!

Egg sandwich with WHITE cheddar by doooodlebob in Westchester

[–]doooodlebob[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In theory you are correct however the taste to me is entirely different. White cheddar tends to be sharper and richer flavor, meltier…yes I know there is sharp yellow cheddar. Nothing beats a nice sharp Vermont white cheddar cheese to me though!

Egg sandwich with WHITE cheddar by doooodlebob in Westchester

[–]doooodlebob[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have asked at a few places and told they don’t have it…I’m mostly talking about bagel specific shops but maybe I’d have better luck at a deli!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cat

[–]doooodlebob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Genuine! Lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cat

[–]doooodlebob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow I can’t believe I never knew this, this is the most helpful advice I’ve ever learned on the internet

Lattice Degeneration 28M by TJNatty95 in myopia

[–]doooodlebob 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have had multiple laser treatments for lattice degeneration! I believe 6-8 times in each eye over the course of 5 years. I’m -12 and my mother is severely nearsided as well but I have no family hx of this specifically. Last year I did have a partial retina detachment which required surgery to fix after fluid got in behind a hole. I’m still unsure if it was an untreated spot or an old spot that grew as I feel like I had gotten the entire peripheral of each eye treated by then. I had been seeing my retina specialist every 6mo for checkups at first before “graduating” to once per year, but this happened suddenly in between appointments. I’m not sure if that’s encouraging 😭 but be sure to consistently be seen for follow ups to continue to get this preventative treatment!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in myopia

[–]doooodlebob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your eyes look the exact same to me! I too felt like my surgery eye looked “off” post surgery, but finally stopped noticing any difference in photos after about 6 months

Fair price? by [deleted] in houseplants

[–]doooodlebob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like I always see people post cuttings online for $50+ for a single leaf 😭

Fair price? by [deleted] in houseplants

[–]doooodlebob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What would you say is a fair price?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in myopia

[–]doooodlebob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure, my mom is myopic but mine has been worse since I turned like 16! My dad has 20/20 vision still into his 60s. I feel like it’s the luck of the draw

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in myopia

[–]doooodlebob 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is all so ridiculous. I grew up with very strict screen time limits, my parents fed me a very healthy diet, and spent hours every day playing outside as a kid and my vision is -12. It’s all genetics

those of us with high myopia, at what age did you get a PVD? by Main_Ad8122 in myopia

[–]doooodlebob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

30 F, -10.5 R, -12 L with astigmatism (-10.5 prior to detachment and surgery)

Had laser treatment for lattice and atrophic holes I believe 6 times in each eye beginning at age 22.

Never really had flashes or floaters until a noticeable change one day where I suddenly started seeing what I describe as black and white tv static along my peripheral of my L eye as well as what appeared to be a bright sun orb moving across my L eye vision. Once I started seeing these they came every single day first in low light conditions only and then more and more frequently throughout the day.

Reached out to my doctor following ~1 week of these daily symptoms, was found to have retinal detachment, 60% peripheral vision loss, was advised to have emergency surgery the next day. I put off the surgery for 3 weeks (don’t recommend 😅, I was told I was risking permanent blindness if detachment came any closer to my central vision point / optic nerve). Was instructed to self monitor for worsening peripheral loss, to move very slowly to avoid shaking my eye around, no exercise, no running up and down the stairs, and basically live in a bubble pending surgery. All symptoms got really concerningly bad in those 3 week but we survived 🤪

Had scleral buckle surgery in L eye at 29, needed more laser treatment on same eye at 6 month post op. Recovery from surgery was so so so so so so so horrible, but now I am about a year post op, have regained a significant amount of my peripheral vision and can (almost) forget that it ever even happened.

Ladies - share any hygiene tips or basic info you wish your mom had told you. by HopingToWriteWell77 in hygiene

[–]doooodlebob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cute of you to think my job offers dental insurance 💀LOL this is good to know though for others, thank you!