Yesterday I was driven to Boston by my daughter Amanda. I had an appointment with the leading doctor in corneal surgery in the region. This appointment was my last hope that something could be done to restore the vision in my left eye to normal.
Since having “simple cataract surgery” 5 years ago I have been searching for answers to this problem. The day after that surgery, when they removed the surgical dressings I began having terrible glare and prisming in that eye. I complained, I begged for help and basically over the last 5 years I have been made to feel like I was some sort of nut job. That was, until yesterday.
I met with this wonderful lady doctor, Dr. W. at Tuft’s New England Eye Center. She is young (my age! LOL), confident, friendly, and knew immediately what was wrong with my eye. We spoke of the pro’s and the con’s of the surgery, then she presented what she would like to do. This was no simple thing. She will replace the lens, but if this problem happens the she will do this to fix it, or this or this. She presented about 5 different options explaining each step as she went. At the end I had no questions at all.
My surgery is scheduled for August 22nd. I feel so good and so confident that this surgery will finally give me back my vision and my life.
I was so happy my daughter was driving and that she was with me. She is an excellent driver and is just great in rush hour traffic. There I was having heart failure and she was cool as a cucumber. She asked me if her driving was bothering me. Nope, it was everyone else’s!
She has a convertible and we put the top down and that was so nice. To feel the wind in my hair and the sun on my skin, helped to relax me.
Thanks again, Mandy!
Yippee!! Life is good!
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What a wonderful daughter and what relief to know you can get your sight back!!!
What an encouraging outcome. I am really thrilled for you.
hugs,
linda
Hi Mom,
No problem at all for driving–like I said, better to have a Boston driver (rather than a country driver) in charge in the city. It is so confusing driving around there. My theory is stumble enough, and you will find your way to where you need to be!
Glad also that you enjoyed the convertible ride! It makes such a difference dealing with the city traffic. Such a nicer drive!
Hope you had a safe drive home, and that you have a great day today. Send my best along to your Hubby! 🙂
Love,
Mandy
Glad you found someone who can take care of the problem! And Mandy’s theory is the same as mine LOL!
Good luck with your surgery. It’s so nice to know that all this time you weren’t crazy.
Glad you found a doctor you can trust.
Ohh, I hate it when doc’s don’t listen and make you feel like you are stooopid.
I’m excited for you to have your surgery. I hope it goes smashingly well.
BTW, I have you on my blogroll for PSH but I added you to my daily reads as well. Hope that is okay, let me know if you’d like me to remove it…no worries. Pam
Hooray! What great news, congratulations.
What great news. and its good you got to enjoy the drive too….whoooo
Wow. I’m so happy you found someone who understood your eye problem and that it will be corrected. And, what a great daughter you have!! :o)