The Gradual Decline

For many of our members, the loss of their vision was so gradual that they  tended to blame it on dirty windshields, scratched eyeglasses, or worn out  computer monitors. Many of them had their first wake up call when they plowed through a stop sign they hadn't seen because they had lost their ability to see the color red distinctly. Or they ran over a parking lot barrier they mistook for a shadow.

 

Often, these people can see well at one time of the day, but not at other times. Or they can see one day but not the next, and then the following day they  can see again. It's impossible to predict the day when you are already driving to work before you realize that today you are a hazard on the road

 

Fuchs' is called "Fickle Fuchs" in our group. Some of us lived with it 20 years before it caused problems. Others had a quick acceleration of symptoms and issues. No one can predict the Fuchs' timetable with  certainty. Our members stay in touch with their eye doctors and watch for any sudden changes in vision. Some of the  symptoms of Fuchs' are similar to symptoms of cataracts, and only an eye  professional can sort it out.

 

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