My Shock Treatment

Conversation with my Dad today:

Dad:...[after chit-chatting] So I have something to tell you. I'm blind in one eye.
Me, after picking myself up from the ground: ...What?!
Dad: Yes, my retina fell off.
Me, after picking myself up from the ground a second time: ...Excuse me? Are you seriously blind or will it heal?
Dad: Oh, it's only temporary.
Me: Oh, thank God.

Yes, you read that correctly, his retina fell off. Apparently, it's not extremely rare. With age, people's retinas apparently just do fall off. And apparently it can be fixed. The surgeon gave a good prognosis, said he had an extremely good chance of success since the macular region stayed attached. All that's required is a month's healing time and an eye patch. I really wish I could see my dad in person wearing an eye patch. My mom says she's nicknamed him Blackbeard. Arr!

[later in the conversation]
Me: I guess you can't work or drive for now.
Dad: Yeah, I'll be out for a month. But I'll still drive.
Me: You realize you'll barely have any depth perception...
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Russ: Remind me not to drive around West Boca then.