Eyes

I met my friend D yesterday and she went to get the meal..


And at that point of time, I noticed something different with my eyes but I was not sure quite what. 


We had just come in to the cafe from very bright sunlight, and I assumed that might be something to do with it.


.It seemed like my eyes had reversed, in colour on what I was seeing. 


My friend was in a long queue so I have time to do a bit of investigating. The guy on the next table thought I was winking at him and he kept glaring at me...


What I had noticed was that my new cataract eye definitely had a very warm tint to the cool colours it had been seeing, and my non operated eye was now seeing everything in blue and cool tones. So I go on to ChatGPT to see if it could find some answers for me.




"However, if your perception has flipped this morning, a few things could be influencing it:




Lighting Conditions – Even though you're inside, sunlight reflecting off surfaces (like walls, furniture, or floors) can shift the color balance. The way light enters each eye could be affecting your perception at different angles.




Brain Adjustment – Your brain is still adapting to the difference between the two eyes. Sometimes, when comparing them separately, the brain momentarily "reverses" how it processes colors as it tries to balance the input from each eye.




Pupil Size Differences – Your operated eye might still be adjusting in terms of pupil response, especially if you've been using dilating or anti-inflammatory drops. This could alter how much light enters and how color is perceived."




All 3 of the above were absolutely true, And so I could relax again, because I was wondering if something was seriously wrong. 
My eye pupil is large presumably because of the nightly pupil dilating drops. I have to take them nightly. For several weeks, but I had no idea the new cataract eye pupil was that large...


At that point my friend said your cataract  eye pupil is very very big. I had no idea it was, and so I said well. it's chances are it's to let the light in to help the eye to heal. My large pupil seem to disturb her quite a lot.


When I got home I took a photograph of my eyes and I could see them. And I could see what she meant. So my creative today is my large pupil and my small pupil.


I would not have known until she told me about this.




I was very, very tired, and when I got home I was more tired than usual. But ChatGPT told me one more thing. 


"The brain undergoes a process called neuroadaptation to adjust to these changes in visual input. This adaptation involves the brain recalibrating its interpretation of visual signals to harmonize the input from both eyes. Research indicates that this adjustment period can vary among individuals, with some experiencing changes in color perception lasting for months post-surgery......




Your previous experience with a cochlear implant highlights the brain’s remarkable capacity for neuroplasticity—the ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections in response to sensory changes. Just as your auditory pathways adapted to new stimuli, your visual system is now adjusting to the altered input from your eyes. This process can temporarily affect activities that rely on visual and creative pathways, potentially leading to increased fatigue as your brain works to integrate the new visual information.




To support this neuroadaptation process, consider engaging in activities that stimulate visual processing, such as observing various colors and contrasts in different lighting conditions. Allow yourself ample rest to mitigate fatigue, as your brain requires energy to adapt to these changes."




So that's why I was literally brain dead last night...


The left eye has now come back to warm tints, and the new cataract guy is giving me cool tints... So I'm back to normal!!! Apart from the large pupil size of my new cataract eye...which I assume will return to normal once I have finished the eyedrops...






Enjoy your Thursday... I am now following the advice of rest, so I am going to have a nap now...