My name is Dan and I'm writing this blog to document the journey my Mother and I are taking with a little know disease called PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy). It is also known as Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Can't Catch a Break
Just got home from the Neuro-Optometrists office. Mom's vision has declined significantly since her last visit. Unfortunately anyone who spends any amount of time with her knows this. She relies on touch often to find the remote, the handles on the walker, and just about everything. We had planned to ask about the irritation in her eyes but the doctor beat us to it. She noticed it as soon as she walked in the room. She stated that PSP patients often blink less often, and also have a tendency to sleep with their eyes partially open. This causes dryness and irritation. After further testing, the doctor also discovered mom has an infection in her corneas, likely brought on from the blinking condition. So we now have lubrication drops and antibiotic drops to add to the list of medicines mom is already on.
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We love you and are with and beside you every step of the way. Our visits with her are priceless. Remember, his hand is on your shoulder and he too is with you.... and you are the best son a man could ever be.
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