Eye condition. Baptists beware!

[blhowes]

Its been a while since I've been to the eye doctor, and I'd noticed that my eyes have gotten worse since the last visit, so I went in for a visit yesterday after work. He went through all the tests (including the one where they blow air into your eyes - I hate that test) and mentioned that my eyes have definitely gotten worse since my last visit. He was quiet for a while, concerned, I asked him how much worse they are.

He told me to put on my glasses and told me to 'read the bottom line' - I was tempted to ask, "What bottom line", but didn't. He then put some other lenses in front of the glasses and I was able to see the line pretty clearly. It was obvious my eyes had gotten a good bit worse.

I don't think I was properly prepared to know about my condition, but he told me anyway. He said I had a condition called "Presbyopia". Presbyterianopia? I didn't even have to ask him where I got that disease. I don't know of any Presbyterians at work - there was only one place where I'd come into contact with Presbyterians - it had to be on the Puritanboard. Sure, there were times when a point was made about infant baptism or the like and I'd scream "WHAT???" with my eyes practically bulging out of their sockets, but I never would have guessed it'd be a permanent condition, one that couldn't be corrected, one that I'd have to live with the rest of my life.

I appreciate all you Baptists who stay on the board day after day trying to show the Presbyterians the right way, but please be aware (and beware) that the longer you stay in contact with them, the greater the chance you'll also get Presbyopia. And don't think you're too old to catch it, either. I'm at mid-life now and I caught it.

You've been warned.

 

[BobVigneault]

I got it at 40 Bob and I was not a Presbyterian nor did I know any Presbyterian's at the time. It was long before the PB started sucking my sight away.

It is weird isn't? If one has presbyopia then one NEEDS a lot of light in order to see. It may be a condition caused by going so long stumbling in the dark. Presbyopia may not be a loss of sight but an appreciation of and a hindering by the encroaching darkness around us.

 

[blhowes]

I got it at 40 Bob and I was not a Presbyterian nor did I know any Presbyterian's at the time. It was long before the PB started sucking my sight away.

You didn't even know any Presbyterians at the time? Interesting. Obviously close contact isn't the only way to catch it then.

It is weird isn't? If one has presbyopia then one NEEDS a lot of light in order to see. It may be a condition caused by going so long stumbling in the dark. Presbyopia may not be a loss of sight but an appreciation of and a hindering by the encroaching darkness around us.

I appreciate your insights and thanks for sharing your experience, Bawb. Its all so new to me - kind of a shock. I may have questions for you about the condition after its all sunk in, if you don't mind.

 

[reformedman]

I'm seriously sorry to hear about your condition but think about the symptoms though. Although you got that from some careless Presbyterian here on the board, the condition does have it's benefits. Some of the symptoms have to do with
a blessed conversation,
a slightly different perspective of worship toward God,
a fortified strength by the added friendships

So although those Presbyterians do have their negatives, there are some good side-effects.

 

[Blueridge Believer]

Thanks for the warning dear brother. From here on out I'm practising "safe" fellowship.

 

[blhowes]

I'm seriously sorry to hear about your condition but think about the symptoms though. Although you got that from some careless Presbyterian here on the board, the condition does have it's benefits. Some of the symptoms have to do with
a blessed conversation,
a slightly different perspective of worship toward God,
a fortified strength by the added friendships

So although those Presbyterians do have their negatives, there are some good side-effects.

Yes, thanks for the reminder. Its best not to dwell on the negatives. And I hope nobody thinks I'm trying to blame anybody in particular - something like this, you really can't point your finger at any one person and say that they're to blame.

 

[blhowes]

Thanks for the warning dear brother. From here on out I'm practising "safe" fellowship.

I'm glad you're heeding my warning. Better safe than sorry.

 

[JohnV]

When the eye doctor would ask me in former days to say the last line he would have to go right up to it to see if I was right. I gave him the line that's usually in the bottom right hand corner, telling who put the chart out. I could actually do that at one time.

Not now anymore. The doctor gives me hints by saying different words that begin with the letter that comes next. And that's the second line!

But now, thanks to Bob, I know what it is. What did the doctor prescibe, Bob? Confessional glasses?

 

[blhowes]

But now, thanks to Bob, I know what it is. What did the doctor prescibe, Bob? Confessional glasses?

Maybe. He wrote it down in his notes, but I the print was too small for me to read.

 

[JohnV]

Then don't believe him. Get a second opinion. Sounds like he's Episcopalian.

 

[BobVigneault]

There is just as much evidence represented here that perhaps presbyopia has to do with being named "Bob". It's something to ponder Robert.

 

[blhowes]

There is just as much evidence represented here that perhaps presbyopia has to do with being named "Bob". It's something to ponder Robert.

Hindsight's 20-20, but I wish I had known of this theory sooner - could've asked the doctor when I met with him. Oh well.

 

[Blueridge Believer]

Now I'm really scared. My eyes have been geting a little fuzzy since I had lunch with Southern Presbyterian(the former Wythe County Calvinist) the other day. I also did lunch with the pastor of an ARP church recently. It may be too late for me.

 

[JohnV]

Is your middle name Bob, James? You know, it plainly myoptic that we didn't see that connection before.

 

[Reformed Baptist]

Is the Puritan Board a presbyterian board? I am confused.

 

[turmeric]

Doctor, my eyes
Tell me what is wrong,
Was I unwise
To sttay on Puritanboard too long?

I think Jackson Brown had a Baptist background

 

[blhowes]

Now I'm really scared. My eyes have been geting a little fuzzy since I had lunch with Southern Presbyterian(the former Wythe County Calvinist) the other day. I also did lunch with the pastor of an ARP church recently. It may be too late for me.

This is what I'd feared would happen if I started the thread - mass hysteria and a panic situation. Sorry.

You know, though, if it makes you feel any better, yesterday the doctor didn't say one word that even hinted at the idea that you have more chance of catching presbyopia if you come in direct contact, vs online exposure.

 

[turmeric]

You know, it just hadn't occurred to us Presbyterians the effect that too much light can have on the eyes of people who have been in a situation of limited light most of their lives. So Baptists, please be careful! Don't try to get the whole infant baptism thing in view all at once. One step at a time, please, for your own safety!

 

[Blueridge Believer]

You know, it just hadn't occurred to us Presbyterians the effect that too much light can have on the eyes of people who have been in a situation of limited light most of their lives. So Baptists, please be careful! Don't try to get the whole infant baptism thing in view all at once. One step at a time, please, for your own safety!

Would it be wise to use a welding shield when looking at it?

 

[BobVigneault]

Is the Puritan Board a presbyterian board? I am confused.

There are two schools of thought on that - the presbyterian view and the minority view.

 

[turmeric]

You know, it just hadn't occurred to us Presbyterians the effect that too much light can have on the eyes of people who have been in a situation of limited light most of their lives. So Baptists, please be careful! Don't try to get the whole infant baptism thing in view all at once. One step at a time, please, for your own safety!

Would it be wise to use a welding shield when looking at it?

Your doctor would probably know best.

 

[blhowes]

You know, it just hadn't occurred to us Presbyterians the effect that too much light can have on the eyes of people who have been in a situation of limited light most of their lives. So Baptists, please be careful! Don't try to get the whole infant baptism thing in view all at once. One step at a time, please, for your own safety!

 

[blhowes]

Would it be wise to use a welding shield when looking at it?

Figures! I had to go the cheap route and just order whatever glasses were covered by my insurance. I should have paid a few extra bucks and got the tinted!

 

[Southern Presbyterian]

Now I'm really scared. My eyes have been geting a little fuzzy since I had lunch with Southern Presbyterian(the former Wythe County Calvinist) the other day. I also did lunch with the pastor of an ARP church recently. It may be too late for me.

You men are too much.

But you know, I used to have trouble seeing things when I was a Baptist too. But things are much clearer here in the light.

 

[Blueridge Believer]

Now I'm really scared. My eyes have been geting a little fuzzy since I had lunch with Southern Presbyterian(the former Wythe County Calvinist) the other day. I also did lunch with the pastor of an ARP church recently. It may be too late for me.

You men are too much.

But you know, I used to have trouble seeing things when I was a Baptist too. But things are much clearer here in the light.

Did you get laser surgery?

 

[blhowes]

But you know, I used to have trouble seeing things when I was a Baptist too. But things are much clearer here in the light.

Thank-you for the 'glimmer' of hope.

 

[Southern Presbyterian]

Now I'm really scared. My eyes have been geting a little fuzzy since I had lunch with Southern Presbyterian(the former Wythe County Calvinist) the other day. I also did lunch with the pastor of an ARP church recently. It may be too late for me.

You men are too much.

But you know, I used to have trouble seeing things when I was a Baptist too. But things are much clearer here in the light.

Did you get laser surgery?

Nope. I still have to wear my glasses to read (or when fellowshipping with Baptists - but I think that is for your potection ). Didn't you notice that I had them on at lunch?

 

[BobVigneault]

Here we see young Bob Howes searching for long hours trying to find the scriptural references for infant baptism.

 

[Blueridge Believer]

You men are too much.

But you know, I used to have trouble seeing things when I was a Baptist too. But things are much clearer here in the light.

Did you get laser surgery?

Nope. I still have to wear my glasses to read (or when fellowshipping with Baptists - but I think that is for your potection ). Didn't you notice that I had them on at lunch?

I didn't notice brother. I'm a baptist. I can't see.

 

[blhowes]

Here we see young Bob Howes searching for long hours trying to find the scriptural references for infant baptism.

Hilarious! The man is hilarious!