I guess it's time to hang it up.

ExilePreacher said:
I hear you Johnny. But I'm not that old and as bad as injuries can be, I'm going blind. I'm just being realistic, this ain't getting no better. Dr. says it's one of the worst cases he's seen, it's progressing very quickly and they really don't know what to do. I got some options but none are appealing. I quit playing out and about back in 2006 but I stayed sharp practicing every week until I started playing again last year. Now it's just too much. Plus these eyes hurt bad. Today I woke up and it's gotten worse every hour. Dr. appt tomorrow.
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Very sorry that your eyes are that bad and getting worse everyday. I hope the doctor can come up with something that will at least stop your eyes from getting any worse. Good luck to you at the doctors. John
 
Sorry. To hear that

Just so you can't play doesn't mean you can help others with there game or be a stake horse 😉🎱
 
Sorry to hear about your eyes. I have some health problems, but nothing compared to what you have to contend with.

I suggest you retain your pool gear, at least a basic cue set, just because if some wonder cure presents itself you won't have to dig deep to try to start playing again.

You might donate or sell your books and instructional materials. You could get a few bucks selling them, or the satisfaction from donating them.

I bought some tournament-used Aramith balls for a donation of $180 to an organization that advertised here. It is a nonprofit 501(c)3 charitable organization with a website here:
http://billiardeducation.org/

Billiard Education Foundation
PO Box 5012
Denver, CO 80217

Best wishes for your health. More than one pool great has lost their pool ability due to failing eyesight, so you are not alone there, but here's hoping for a scientific advance or magic cure in the very near future.
 
Hi Preacher.

I am also sorry to hear about your eyes.

I, too, have been experiencing some eye problems that affects my play..

Count me in the group who suggests that you keep your gear for the time being and pursue both possible eye treatments as well as maybe playing other games, 3c or 1p perhaps, as were suggested by others.

Our eyesight may be down some but we still have our strokes, right? :thumbup:

I wish you the best and hope you can still enjoy playing.

best,
brian kc
 
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Preacher, I hate to see this happen to yet another player. One of the great players who originally exposed me to "real" pool was losing his eyesight as well. On rare occasions he can break out his Southwest and shoot balls but the best advice I got from him just a year ago was "Enjoy this beautiful game while you're still young."

Playing with him and watching him lose his ability to play because of his eyes was very disheartening... and reading your post immediately takes me back to him.

Sorry for your troubles buddy.

-Richard
 
ExilePreacher said:
Thought I'd give an update. I've had three Dr. appts and the bottom line is there's nothing they can do about the spider webbing. The diagnoses was that I can hope it doesn't worsen but expect it to. The "upside" (how the hell it can be called an upside is a mystery) is that as my vision deteriorates I will notice them less. So in other words the closer I get to Stevie f~€k!ng Wonder the less I'll be bothered by black spots, squiggly lines, and floating "virus looking" globs. Great, thanks doc. That makes me feel much better.

As for the pain, some of that has been alleviated. However, for some strange reason my gout has flared back up even though my diet hasn't changed. So the docs think the meds are causing a reaction. Joy.

I found a buyer for my stuff. He's a young c- player I've been teaching some. I'm gonna sell it all to him for half what I got in it. I think that's fare.
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Aww, i was looking forward to that game of snooker in scotland. Actually, my back is not going to improve any time soon, so i'm in the same boat. Can't quite bring myself to sell my gear just yet though, and am still buying cues I'll never play with lol.
 
ExilePreacher said:
Killing with kindness are we? Anyway, I'll be holding on to the Wooldridge so don't get to cheeky Limey boy. Admittedly however, I don't have the confidence to bet it up as high as heretofore claimed.
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Lol. Great match up that'd be, with you blind as a bat and me unable to bend over.
 
ExilePreacher said:
Ah but wouldn't it be awfully entertaining for the blokes at the pub? We'd probably both get enough free drinks for me to wash out the gout and for you to stop fussing over your back.
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It'll take more than that.

My old man had gout so i know how painful that can be. His was caused by new meds his doctor put him on for high blood pressure, i think. You might want to check the side effects of any pills you're taking and change them for an alternative if that's the cause.

Could just be too much haggis though, ken?
 
I know of a gentleman that was a top player in the area. Big gambler and a top notch on the bar table. Due to age and some other health issues, his game went down quite a bit. He had a hard time making a bridge, but he made it work. He still played a decent game and was very smart in matching up. About a year ago, after playing in a small tournament and struggling he told me that he was done playing. Even though he doesn't compete, he still will come out and watch the tournament and socialize with the other players. It's still fun for him to just to be around it.

So my advice, even if you can't play the game, you can still enjoy being around it. You may not like this path but it can be an option. I know if I couldn't play I would still be a fan. Good luck.
 
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