This week’s self-portrait: 52 Weeks 47/52 (2009 week 03).
I had my annual diabetic retinopathy scan today, where they take (digital) photos of the back of they eye. This entails having eye-drops to dilate the pupils so you can’t see properly for several hours afterwards – not invasive or nasty, just a damn nuisance ‘cos you can’t focus. This is my eyes 3 hours after the drops when they are starting to wear off – and look how dilated my pupils still are!
Been there and done that for different reasons. The only good effect of those drops – belladonna I think – is that it’s brilliant for seeing in the dark!
Not sure they use Belladonna these days, but the drops are an atropine derivative of some form. I don’t mind having this done; it’s just a nuisance, and a good excuse for half a day off work. 🙂