Respected Ophthalmologist Dr. Vincent Altieri briefed the press today on the results of President Bush's recent eye examination. Clearly dismayed by the results, Altieri said he's never seen anything quite like it.
"In all my years of practice, every patient I've treated has had perfect 20/20 vision, at least in hindsight. But the President is unable to see clearly, even when looking back."
The exam was scheduled after Bush complained that he was not able to see what almost everyone else in the country is able to discern regarding events such as the Iraq War, Hurricane Katrina, and the scandals at the Justice Department.
“I clearly presented the facts to the President in 100-point black type on a white background. But, surprisingly, he wasn’t able to distinguish even the most widely-accepted views on these issues, out of either eye,” Altieri said.
Although another round of vision tests is scheduled, Altieri admitted that the president’s hindsight issues may not be the result of any problems with his eyes, but perhaps hint at a more serious neurological disorder.
"In all my years of practice, every patient I've treated has had perfect 20/20 vision, at least in hindsight. But the President is unable to see clearly, even when looking back."
The exam was scheduled after Bush complained that he was not able to see what almost everyone else in the country is able to discern regarding events such as the Iraq War, Hurricane Katrina, and the scandals at the Justice Department.
“I clearly presented the facts to the President in 100-point black type on a white background. But, surprisingly, he wasn’t able to distinguish even the most widely-accepted views on these issues, out of either eye,” Altieri said.
Although another round of vision tests is scheduled, Altieri admitted that the president’s hindsight issues may not be the result of any problems with his eyes, but perhaps hint at a more serious neurological disorder.
