Eye Medicine Latanoprost and Nordic Ice

For several years, we have gotten our three month supplies of prescription medicines mailed to us. One of those prescriptions is for Latanoprost eye drops. We both need it to reduce eye pressure. It’s just another medicine, but something changes in the hot summer months when it gets delivered. It doesn’t come in the typical plastic bag. Rather, it arrives in a sizable styrofoam chest that is packed with Nordic Ice bags. The first time we got it packaged that way we didn’t know what in the world it could be because we weren’t expecting anything of that size. Apparently the eye solution can be affected by extreme heat, so it is a necessary evil to avoid problems. It must be a pain to have to prepare this medicine for shipping. The Nordic Ice packs can be disposed of or reused. We usually toss them per the directions. But this time we decided to defrost them and save them in case we ever need ice packs to transport food with us to our family mid state. Every once in a while we will bring Moby Dick persian food with us on the drive because they don’t have this delicious treat in their town. So now we have three ice bags available to use. I have a feeling they will be sitting there for a long time. 

The Surprise Package from Las Vegas

We usually know when to expect packages during most of the year because we usually send them to ourselves through Amazon. Yesterday an unusual parcel arrived via UPS. I had a feeling I knew what it was but my husband didn't. It was addressed to him and it originated from Las Vegas. Since we don't know anyone from around there I already jumped to conclusions but kept him guessing. It was about a foot long but very light. It was also labeled with "refrigerate and perishable" - another clue. When I got home I knew before he even opened it what it was. During the summer months his eye medicine needs to be transported in a cool environment. During the rest of the year it comes in the usual white plastic sleeve that all the rest of the medications come in. There is something fun about receiving packages - especially when you are not expecting anything. But I have to say this was a big disappointment.