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Post-Pandemic525Between her two dental appointments, Lynn decided to visit an eye doctor. Her vision had always been extremely good, but in the last few months it had deteriorated slightly. Of most concern, she was seeing halos around some lights. While we both knew halos could be related to cataracts, or something more serious such as glaucoma, Lynn had a strong feeling there wasn%u2019t anything truly serious going on. Yet, she felt that now was the time to get her vision checked out%u2014for the first time in decades. So, she made an appointment with the same doctor I%u2019d been seeing at Indiana University%u2019s teaching clinic. When an optometry student took her history, Lynn described only being able to see in three dimensions off and on throughout her life, but said she%u2019d come in primarily about the halos. She also mentioned not having her eyes examined in over 50 years. This surprised the student, and also the doctor when he entered the room. After a very thorough exam, she was told she had very good near vision. However, she was also informed that cataracts were just beginning to form on both of her lenses, which explained the deteriorating distant vision and the halos. The doctor said the cataracts weren%u2019t yet serious, but suggested she start coming in annually and not wait another 50 years. He also said that, for now, she didn%u2019t require any intervention or glasses.As the student led us to the cashier, she happened to mention that the room we%u2019d been in was normally reserved for children. That made sense to Lynn and me because the examination chair didn%u2019t have a strong perfume smell. Still, after being in there for two hours, Lynn was just starting to shuffle her feet, and her speech was beginning to slur slightly%u2014sure signs her body had been negatively affected. As we drove home, Lynn said she%u2019d probably not be going back every year. However, if her vision worsened, she%u2019d certainly consider cataract surgery. %u2022%u2022%u2022%u2022%u2022As we began moving through our mid-seventies, our lives continued to slow down. We didn%u2019t go for long rides as much, visited fewer art festivals and special events. Instead, we stayed at home more, and