The slightest astigmatism

I went through a minor health scare several years ago. Whenever I tried to focus my left eye on reading or watching something, I felt nausea. It had been a few years since I had seen an optometrist for a routine visit. When I called my optometrist, I found out they’d be on vacation for a few weeks. I read a lot for work and fun, so I couldn’t do that anymore. I also couldn’t watch TV. I had to let my clients know. I passed the time calling friends, listening to podcasts, and exploring the city as much as I could. It was an involuntary break from work, so I felt stressed and anxious. My stomach had some problems just a few months earlier. What could it be this time? When would I be able to earn again? How much longer did I need to live like this? Eventually, I saw my optometrist and she noticed I had a very slight astigmatism in my left eye. I’d had it my whole life, but somehow, its effects only recently made themselves known. She was the only optometrist I had seen up until that…

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