Thanks guys. I'm told that at my current rate of progression, that I
should have them done in the next 2-3 years.
The standard "clouds at night" around headlights and streetlights is
obviously there, but what I've really noticed is how much "loss of
contrast" I've experienced with the computer monitors. And since I do
screen time for work and pleasure 12+ hours a day, that's what bothers
me most. Next month I'm going back for another eye exam and I'll get
an official update on their status.
So, one really strange thing about the cats... I perform in the
club/festival scene. And of course that means lasers. Lots and lots of
lasers, moving lights, LED video walls, etc. The cataracts give me
clouds of sparkles. If I'm out in the dance floor area all I see
looking towards the stage is colorful sparkles. Depending on what
brand/model of LED video wall is used, I can have issues with
flickering and color clouds as I'm trying to mix on the CDJs. The new
CDJ-3000X decks are a LOT better than the older CDJ-3000 decks. The
screen technology is vastly different. But still, the glare is
absolutely horrid. There are reasons why EDM DJs and performers almost
always wear baseball caps or mouse-shaped helmets. I have one 1980's
"Big Hair" wig that I can wear that helps. It also helps if the gig is
getting video recorded or projected on big screens because we have
fill lights that keep our faces lit. The glare from them is horrible,
but at least it helps mask the flickering of the LED lights and walls.
With these eyeballs of mine, it's either normal cataract clouds or
fields of sparkles.
I have invested into club ownership and a production company, so I
really have nobody to blame but myself. :)
Given my "advancing years" and also a renewed interest in photography
again, unless I experience a major breakout, I'll probably wind down
most of the performing at the end of the year other than a handful of
select events. It also depends on if I manage to get a "residency" in
another country. Like Australia. I got into the top 5% income tier,
and that was with 168 gigs in a single year (in addition to my
full-time job). The extreme burnout hit me hard. The reality is that
I'm only doing a handful this year anyway.
Speaking of photography... I've jumped bigly into drone photography.
AG (sad e
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