Eyes and how they work are quite complicated parts of the body and subject to lots of variables, hardly akin to a grape. Things still haven't been figured out. Not protecting those delicate organs is just plain stupid, and you can quickly understand that even more when suffering extreme unbearable pain before or after treatment. One particularly miserable night after glaucoma surgery is something I never want to experience again, so much pain emanating from an eye that my blood pressure shot up to 190 and freaked out some nurses. I thought my head was going to explode. I'm not a whimp about enduring pain, but man I was on that call button needing help.
I like how Rico could shed any bad feelings and keep participating. I'd like to see how things go for awhile, if he sticks.