Eye Drops Don't Taste So Good

For the past week I've had a sore, dry left eye. Not sure if it is conjunctivitis, although the right eye hasn't been affected, but it is annoyingly painful. Probably got more to do with eye strain and staring at a computer screen all day. The lack of blinking, coupled with airconditioning, plays havoc with your eyes.

So I tootled off to a nearby chemist this morning with a package for the last eye drops that I used. The chemist said that the brand had been removed from the market, but then discovered that only the eye cream and not the drops for that brand had been removed from sale, and went on to tell me that they were expensive, of poor strength, difficult to buy and he had many cheaper and more powerful ones to sell. Then he asked me if I wanted to wait a few days for him to get it in. Didn't this guy even see my eye? How ridiculous! I told him, in no uncertain terms, that I required some eye drops right now. Why didn't he try to sell me the better, cheaper and more available product instead of putting down the product that I'd used previously? Not very helpful.

Anyway, I've discovered that eye drops don't taste so good. No, I didn't squirt them into my mouth. They've only gone into my eye, except for the runoff which was wiped up with a paper towel or tissue, but a minute or so later I can taste the drops in the back of my throat. I'm intrigued as to why something put into the eye can actually reach the throat and so quickly. Anybody know why? I understand that the ears, nose and throat are linked but what does it have to do with your eye socket?

Giving Myself The Evil Eye

On Thursday my right eye was bugging me. Much like have a bit of "sleep" stuck in the eye. I washed it a few times during the day but the irritation just wouldn't go away. Come Friday and the eye was very fiery. Everyone at work commented on it. Although it wasn't painful it was annoying.

Wandered down to the nearest chemist. His diagnosis was that the eye was infected and that I required antibiotics. Not the sort of news I wished to hear. I bought some eye drops, the best that the chemist had and recommended. If the eye didn't clear up within 48 hours it would be time to visit the doctor.

Went back to work and after another three hours or so had had enough. Time to go home. I caught my boss wandering past as I was at the photocopier and called out to him, mentioning that I was going to go home. His response was, "Did your wife throw something at you?" It's funny when someone not known for his humour tries to make a joke.

Had to go out for tea for the missus' birthday and I'm not sure if she really wanted to be seen in public with me. He he. We went to The Bellhouse Cafe and then to Dome in South Perth. The meal and cakes afterwards were quite nice.

Saturday morning dawned, I ignored it as long as I was able to, and then awoke. The fire had died down in the eye and it didn't feel too bad. Spent the day shopping for croissants for breakfast and then installing some chicken wire on the gate to keep the rabbit inside before heading off to taekwondo. All this evening Miky and I have been viewing Korean music videos on YouTube.

Proof That Anthony Mundine Has A Dirty Mouth

Anthony Mundine. Talented rugby player. Talented boxer. Big mouth. Told everyone that would listen how good he was. He said that Americans brought 9/11 upon themselves. If you had any doubt that he had a dirty mouth it has been well and truly removed. After a recent fight he had to wear a protective contact lens. Whilst at a restaurant he decided to clean it - with his mouth. Now he's fighting a battle to save the sight in his left eye due to an eye infection. And it looks like he may never box again.

I don't like the guy but it would be a shame for his boxing talent to be lost. It would be a shame that other guys wouldn't have the chance to beat the crap out of him. You're either in the love him or hate him camp. He's that sort of bloke. I see a political career beckoning.