Seriously ... Thank you for this post. It is good to hear others regail on their woes. This helps those of us that have yet to have this happen to us. Now we know not to use those drops too much, thank you for the advice on the goggles rather than glasses ... I will be going to get some of those.
I consider myself to be very safety conscious, but after reading this I feel that could have happened to me, and I bet others feel the same way. I sincerely hope you get back to 100%!!!
GOOD LUCK!!
EDIT:: Just a little friendly advice ... infection is something to be VERY VERY wary of. IT can grip even the most healthy guy. If I were you I would definitely get a hold of some antibiotics, and if you haven't had your tetanus ... well that would be a good idea too. Hope I am not teaching grandma to suck those lovely eggs here.