Photo Friday

 THIS IS A PHOTO OF MY DAUGHTER KATHY-LEE AND FAMILY ON HOLIDAY IN BALI. LEFT TO RIGHT WE HAVE MICHEAL, SYDNEY-MAE, SUMMER & KATHY

Glaucoma

 

Today I am writing about glaucoma, I always thought it to be a single disease concerning the eye; however, my research says it is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, usually because of increased pressure inside the eye.

It’s one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide but with early detection and treatment, most people keep their vision.

The optic nerve is like a high‑speed cable carrying visual information from your eye to your brain. When pressure inside the eye rises (or when the nerve is unusually fragile), those nerve fibres slowly die. Once they’re gone, they cannot be repaired.

Your eyes are filled with fluid that constantly flows in and out of your eyes, bringing nutrients to your eyes.

If the fluid doesn't leave your eye as easily as it enters, pressure can build up inside the eye.

The increase in eye pressure can damage your optic nerve. Your optic nerve links the back of your eye to your brain and allows you to see. Damage to your optic nerve results in damage to your vision.

Glaucoma can sometimes occur even when the fluid pressure in your eye is normal.

Most glaucoma develops silently over years, which is why it’s often called the “silent thief of sight.”

There are 2 main types of glaucoma.

Open-angle — where fluid pressure builds up in the front part of your eye, even when the fluid drainage pathways are open.

Closed-angle (or angle-closure) — where the eye's fluid drainage pathways are narrowed or closed, so fluid pressure builds up quickly. This may cause pain in the eye and sudden loss of vision.

It can also be categorised as either, primary glaucoma, with an unknown cause or secondary glaucoma, caused by an eye condition, such as surgery, trauma, drugs or eye disease

Primary open-angle glaucoma is the most common form of glaucoma in Australia.

Usually, the deterioration in vision is very gradual and not noticeable. From the age of 40 regular eye examinations.

Once found, glaucoma can be treated to prevent or delay further vision loss.

You are at higher risk of developing glaucoma if you:

have a close relative with glaucoma

have high eye pressure

are aged over 50 years

are either short or long sighted

use (or have used) cortisone (steroid) medicines for long periods

have diabetes or either high or low blood pressure

get migraine headaches

have had an eye operation or eye injury

If you have chronic angle-closure glaucoma you sometimes get vision problems. This may be halo-like images around lights or you may have no symptoms.

If you have acute angle-closure glaucoma you may get:

sudden, severe eye pain

nausea and vomiting

headache

watery eyes

blurred vision

halos around bright lights

Since acute angle-closure glaucoma is an emergency, you should seek treatment straight away so you don't lose vision. You need urgent treatment if:

one or both of your eyes quickly becomes painful and red

your vision gets blurred

you notice halos (rings) around lights

Treatment for chronic angle-closure glaucoma is designed to prevent or slow further damage, mainly by reducing the pressure in the eye. This may involve, eye drops, oral medicine or laser surgery or other surgery to open or create a new drainage channel. The surgery is usually an outpatient or day-surgery procedure.

Nerve cells damaged by glaucoma can't be repaired.

 

 

 

The links post

 

My post with links to other posts and a few photos as well

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/03/a-spring-hodgepodge-in-autumn.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/03/getting-to-know-you-or-me_27.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/03/friendly-fill-ins_28.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/04/tuesdays-4.html

 

 

 

 

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Countries with the best chocolate

 

Today I thought I would write a bit about what countries are considered to have the best chocolate.

Switzerland is the country most widely associated with the world’s best chocolate, thanks to its long tradition of ultra‑creamy milk chocolate and its reputation for exceptional quality. Many chocolate lovers point to the richness of Alpine milk and the refinement of Swiss techniques as the reason their chocolate stands out.

However, “best” depends on what you like personally most of us have a favourite brand or flavour. Different countries excel in different ways, and the global chocolate scene is far more diverse than most people realise.

Other then Switzerland other countries with what is considered top notch chocolate are Belgian, France and Ecuador.

Switzerland is known for their brands like Lindt which I really like and Toblerone. It is often ranked at the top by chocolate enthusiasts. However, Toblerone is owned by a U S company.

Belgium is famous for pralines, truffles, and artisanal techniques. Belgian chocolatiers are known for precision and high‑quality cocoa blends. It frequently appears in global “best chocolate” rankings.

French chocolatiers focus on purity, cacao origin, and elegant flavour profiles, with Paris often considered a global centre for luxury chocolate.

Ecuador has some of the world’s finest cacao and produces highly prized Arriba Nacional cacao. It is increasingly recognised for “tree‑to‑bar” craft chocolate.

What might come as a surprise is that the United States is a leader in modern craft chocolate, with it ranking number 1 in some craft‑chocolate lists due to its huge number of small‑batch makers, known for innovation and experimental flavours.

Then there is Peru, which is a rising star with sustainable, high‑quality cacao and renowned for fine‑flavour cacao and ethical production. Growing global recognition in premium chocolate competitions.

 

Week 13 of 2026

 

Good morning, I hope all are well I have been up since 4.20am as I woke up and felt awake, it is currently 5.15am the temp is 19c or 66f, I had a good 8hrs of sleep.

It is now 7am, I not long ago took rubbish out to the bin and put the bird seed out and now it is raining.

It stopped raining by lunch time, and I had a nap between 11 and 12.

We got pizza for lunch that’s what Tim preferred.

Blain came down to talk to Papa about motorbikes he is thinking about getting his bike licence.

Steps: 5,196 = 2.6k’s or 1.6miles

I had 8hrs of sleep and feel good this morning as I do most mornings, it is currently 5.15am and 20c or 61f. I am going shopping at Kmart with Sue; Kmart is a discount variety store and a very popular one at that.

I have gained some weight, and my shorts are a bit tight, I will need to fix that.

Shopping went well found a few things on the clearance racks.

Steps: 4,984 = 2.5k’s or 1.5miles

I had a good 9hrs of sleep woke up just before the alarm feeling great, it is currently 5.15am and 19c or 66f.

It is now 6.15 and I have cleaned the kitchen swept out the kitchen, hallway, lounge-room and the ramp out the front.

Dr Babu’s rooms called to let me know the problem with my burry vision isn’t connected to Parkinson’s.

Steps: 8,621 = 4.3k’s or 2.6miles

Slept ok not great but not too shabby either had around 7.5hours. Been up since 4am, it is currently 5.45am the temp is 19c or 66f.

I have already started the washing and unpacked the dishwasher as well as the usual wash and dressed and moisturise my upper body. I have also checked my emails and have tabs opened ready to read.

Turned out to be a warm day but I only need the fans going and the doors open.

Steps:6,108 = 3k’s or 1.7 miles

Had a good night got 9.5hrs of sleep woke feeling great, I have already cleaned the kitchen mess left by Tim last night.

It is currently 5.30am and 19c or 66f we are heading for a top temp of 31c or 87f.

By early afternoon I had to turn the air con on as I started sweating.

By 5.30pm I started to feel very tired and just want to go to bed.

Tim will be home late at 8pm he usually gets home around 5.30pm but he has a charter after his school run.

Steps: 8,101 = 4k’s or 2.2miles

Had a good night, but was up at 4.10 as I was awake and couldn’t see the point just laying there. It is currently 5am and 18c or 64f, it is supposed to only reach 21c today.

It has been a cold day I went to have a nap but only managed 50minutes before there was someone at the door, it was the postie with a package for Tim.

By 2pm I started to feel unwell, however it didn’t last long so that was good.

Tim rang to let me know he would be late home around 7.15pm he thought.

It is now 7.10pm and I am off to bed I am so tired, Tim isn’t home, but he should be soon.

Steps: 6,100 = 3k’s or 1.7miles

Up early again at 4.10am as I was awake, it is currently 4.30am and its 16c or 64f and my BGL was 6.2.

Jess came over when she got home from work to drop off her shirt and while we were talking Tim came out worried he was late for work, I told him it’s Saturday and he is fine to go back to bread.

Tim caught a bus up to Charlestown to do some shopping, I was going to go with him but changed my mind.

I had a nap after Tim got back from shopping; I am having a good day.

Steps: 5,151 = 2.5k’s or 1.5 miles

 

 

 

Caturday with Luca

 

Hello everyone, this is Luca and this week I am allowing you to see some photos of me wrapped up in a favourite blanket. Don’t I look every so cute. 

Can you see the Caturday picture thing it has my name on it, I like that.

 

Photo Friday

 

I have a question for everyone.

What do you think of this?

Is it evil?