Personal statement

[Robin Summerhill]

Some of you may have noticed that I have not posted much on the forum recently. Unfortunately the reasons for this are medical.

I was diagnosed with glaucoma in 2007 and since then it has gradually progressed. I contracted a mild dose of COVID in June last year and since then my eyesight has got very much worse indeed. I find reading screens more difficult, especially on sites like this where difference in contrast between text and background is not high

I also have greater difficulty in seeing enough of the keyboard to type, and can only do so in certain lighting conditions. Long posts, often a trademark of mine (!) now tend to be too long to be feasible

So please rest assured that I am still around and reading most of the new content as it appears, but I am more likely to be a more passive member in the future,

Robin Summerhill

[22A]

Sorry to hear about this.
Hospital diagnosed me and prescribed MONOPOST. One capsule / day split between the eyes.
It's been so effective for my glaucoma sometimes I go 2 or 3 days without using any.

[the green mile]

Thank you for sharing your unfortunate news with us all Robin.

As a former railwayman from the Bristol area, your input has always been measured and relevant to the various topics we have tackled. I'm sure everyone will hope that you can still engage with our question and answer sessions and general discussions.

With Best Wishes

Roy

[Andy Kirkham]

Very sorry to hear this Robin. Thanks for sharing.

[Bristolian]

I'm saddened to read this, Robin. My best wishes to you.

[76026]

Hi Robin,
Sorry to hear your news.

I very much agree with The Green Mile's comments. IÔÇÖve learned a lot from your posts over the years- thank you.

Very best wishes