GPC What?

After three years and a much needed visit to the eye doctor, I discovered I have Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (GPC). Basically, I wore my left contact for too long (probably about 6 months) without replacing it and doing so irritated my eyelid. So the doctor banned me from wearing contacts until it clears up and I have to put $200 eye drops in my eye three times a day. Luckily, my insurance covered $150 of the cost. But still, $50 is a lot for a little bottle of liquid! And now I have to wear my glasses for at least a month. :-{ It took me a few days to adjust to the change. The glasses I have are the same pair from high school so the prescription is a little off and they're slightly out of style. Too bad I don't have the money to buy some new stylish ones. But oh well, I guess that's what I get for being negligent. And it's the first problem I've had in the 13 years I've worn contacts so that's impressive. :-)

P.S. It really didn't hurt too bad. Just felt like an eyelash was in my eye all the time and it was constantly watering. The watering part was a little embarrassing when I was trying to debrief with my principal about his observation. I was wiping my eye the whole time.