--- In adie_syndrome@yahoogroups.com, "sverige1990" <areid@m...>
wrote:Hi Anne, I have a lot longer focus time than 5 to 6 seconds,
more like 5 to 6 minutes at times. However I have learned to adapt
to the problem. I have also lost the reflexes in my knees and ankles
but am not seriosly affected by that. I ride a bicycle frequently
and
am on my feet all day at work. I think you must have hurt your leg
and the problem is probably not realated to Adie's. Nancy
> Hello, everyone!! I was diagnosed with Adie's in December of 2002.
> Since then I got a pair of bi-focals, which I don't wear now. I
> found that wearing them gave me more headaches than I had not
wearing
> them. I do have to get my eyes checked again, as I already wear
> glasses for distance. I have noticed though, that when I look very
> close up and then focus on something far away, it takes about 5-6
> seconds for my eyes to focus. Has anyone else noticed this? I
first
> noticed this when I was driving and would light a cigarette. 5-6
> seconds is a long time when driving.
> But in the last week or so, i noticed that I can't fully straighten
> my leg. It's a minor problem, is it connected to Adie's and the
lack
> of reflex thing? or did I hurt myself?
> Any thoughts?
> thanx
> anne