Two years ago, I visited an eye clinic for an annual checkup. I was surprised when the doctor said that I was getting closer to needing cataract surgery.
Cataract is a medical condition in which the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, resulting in blurred vision. During surgery, the lens of the eye is replaced by a new and better one.
This year's annual checkup recommended cataract surgery now. I found a surgeon I trusted.
My surgery took place on Wednesday, July 2nd. I had to be there at 7 AM. Luckily, the location was nearby.
I was put at ease when the receptionist, the surgeon and the anesthesiologist all spoke English. A very kind nurse placed an intravenous in the crook of my left elbow.
When the anesthesiologist approached, I asked him to tell me when he would put me to sleep. He said, "Now."
The next thing I remember is waking up from my more or less 30 minute operation. I was carefully assisted to standing up (surgery was in a prone position), walking to the elevator and into our car for our return trip home at about 10 AM.
Cristina has greatly assisted me with the commencement of three weeks of required eye drops, starting with every four hours, but now every eight hours for another two weeks.
I noticed with the new lens that everything appears brighter and more colorful. Blueberries are now very blue instead of just plain dark. Good!
