Hmm ! So, went to have my eyes tested

Usually go to a high street chain place.
You sit at one machine and answer the questions the 'Optician' asks you.

What's the lowest line you can read ?

Which is clearer the letters on the green or red background ?

Is this a circle or a square ?

Kinda thing.
Had a Glaucoma check - no problem
Then had to switch to a different machine to measure 'Peripheral vision'.
First attempt: 5/20....🤔
Second attempt: 6/20

This had the guy doing the test scratching his head.
He explained it's impossible to have such a high score on the previous test yet such a low score on the second.
I said is that indicative of a problem with me or the machine ?
He said he didn't know but would seek advice.

He then disappears FOR AN HOUR before coming back with somebody older in a suit who then tinkers with a palmpilot and the machine and then asks me to resit the entire test.
Which I do.
He then turns to his colleague (the guy doing my test) and says

The results are within acceptable limits

......
And I'm left thinking

😠 What the hell does that mean ?

I asked the 'Suit'

So am I in need of a new prescription ?

He says

Your eyes are off by 4%. If it had been 9 or above we'd suggest yes. But as it is you're fine.

🤷 What are you supposed to make of that ?

MarineBob · 56-60, M

Neighbors son is a eye doctor.all he ever does is complain about how hard he has it ..

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@MarineBob Lots of 'normal' things I can't do at the moment (the last year !) I was kind of hoping a successful eye test might indicate the road to recovery !
And all its left me with is more questions