Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Altitude and Eyesight
June 9, 2015 - I don't think I mentioned the variation in my eyesight as we climbed the mountain. I've had both RK and Lasik on my eyes. As we ascended Mt. Kilimanjaro, I noticed a shift in my eyesight specifically related to reading. My other vision was fine. I learned later that high altitude climbers have experienced a fluctuation in their eyesight if they have had corrective vision surgery. My eyesight reverted to normal as soon as we descended and departed from the mountain.
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A final view of Mt. Kilimanjaro
It's Official
At the Roof of Africa
Crater
Glaciers
Barafu Camp
Looking back at Karanga Valley Camp
Morning Send Off
Barranca Wall
Top of Barranca Wall
The Dining Tent
Trail to Lava Tower
Shira Camp
Machame Trail
Machame Gate
Half Dome cables
Towering Tree
this is a former house plant that I tired of, I didn't want to throw it out, so I dug a hole for it in the dog yard. It's thriving despite me.
Wow! Did you know that in the account of Into Thin Air - one of the climbers completely lost his sight at extreme altitude for the same reason?!
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