Not long ago, I was standing in my office about to tackle a work-related task when I had a somewhat startling realization.
As I stared at my dual PC monitors, I realized the text was small and blurry. All of it, in every document I opened. Even the larger icons on my desktop weren't exactly crystal clear.
Resignedly, I went directly to the Windows settings app, clicked on "Accessibility," and increased the default display size to...well, something a lot bigger.
I did the same on my iPhone.
Suddenly it's like I'm reading a series of large-print books every day. The kind I used to see in the library and think to myself, "Oh man, I hope I never have to check those out."
Father Time so enjoys playing these little tricks on us.
Understand, I've been wearing reading glasses for the last 3-4 years, so this isn't exactly a new thing. But until now, I never had a problem seeing anything on a computer screen. Now I do.
It sneaks up on you, and one day you're blind.
Not literally "blind," of course, but these eyes of mine have definitely regressed a bit when it comes to reading small text and deciphering smallish images.
Another milestone on the road to old personhood. It happens.
In a couple of weeks I have my annual eye appointment. When Dr. Franey asks if I've been having any trouble with my vision, for the first time ever I'll have to say, "Well, now that you mention it..."
It's either that or else memorize the eye chart to save my pride.
I'm thinking maybe progressive lenses are probably the smarter choice.
(NOTE: I kid you not, on the day I wrote this, my afternoon snack included a handful of prunes. I love prunes, but still...prunes.)
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