Kitty, I wore dark glasses and a hat with a broad brim to go to the grocery store during those years before diagnosis. This enabled me to go to the store. Otherwise I would be dizzy and have to leave. It's something to consider. I don't have to do this now, as my eye-dizzy problem improved remarkably after dx. Did the Swank diet help? It was the only major change I made after dx, as I already knew the MS drugs were probably not usable by my metabolism (based on previous drug reactions). I don't even think about going in the store now, even though my eyes are older and not as sharp.