I took these leaf photos outside, it is still very pretty to see all the colours, I have started painting the 2nd one.
I saw the retina surgeon last Nov 6th and he said my right eye was no longer cloudy so we were able to plan for scleral fixation surgery in the New Year, to give the eye a chance to rest and also he can have time to assemble the best team. I have a follow up planned with my cataract doctor to get started on the LAL treatments for the other eye. This is where the eye gets bursts of light to fine tune the vision.
The retina surgeon is now recommending I go with distance vision over near vision which is disappointing for me. But the type of haptic scleral lens being inserted in my right eye is more successfully calculated for far vision. It means I have to go with distance vision for my left eye now, to keep the symmetry. So I will have to wear glasses for near vision.
At least I can enjoy the Christmas season. There is always a worry with upcoming surgery, but let's hope for the best outcomes, hope that we are going in the right direction. I am trying not to get depressed about this whole thing, having researched recovery timelines, risks, complications. However, I do think the upcoming surgery is the best option for me and the outcome could be positive as I should keep telling myself.
I put these items on my blog and I find that I can refer to these posts over the years.
Are you starting your Holiday preparations? My cards are ready to go!
16 comments:
It’s good that you’re not letting this get you down—there’s no point in that, after all. So, keep your chin up and stay busy with things like making Christmas cards. I wish you lots of strength and all the best for your upcoming surgery.
Sending you a big hug, Elke
How about the right eye? Doing well?
I have had my cataract surgery on my left eye about a few years ago, and it was a successful surgery. I agree with you that sometimes by looking back at the memories, we can figure out what steps do we have to take for future
I read the information you provided with interest.
It´ll take some time here still, too. But at least these things can be done!
I sent out two Christmas cards and that was it.
No pressies as my Brother says the house is full to the brim.
Christine, I hope that you can chose to best option, take care and be well.
Oh, it must be nerve-wracking to wait. Everything will go well.
I'll keep you in my prayers for a successful surgery, Christine!
All the best on your eyes. Glad you are ready for Christmas too. I rarely send out cards anymore. Its great to hear that someone is ready.
I had my eyes tested this week too. It seems my blood sugar effects my color vision. Although, my left eye is worse that my right eye, yet I can see colors better through my left eye than my right eye.
All the best enjoying what is left of fall. A chilly 25 degrees here. But sunny.
I'm so glad they can take care of this after Christmas, both for healing and enjoying the holiday. I understand the depression -- it's always challenging with something medical, isn't it? And sometimes hard to think the good outcome when all you read about are the risks. But I suspect all will be fine. Your team has done this before. It sounds like you are in good hands.
I don't usually start holiday till Thanksgiving -- I wish ours was early like yours. I do have cards and my best laid plans of having them addressed by November 1 have not succeeded. They still sit in the box by the sofa. Some shopping done; nothing wrapped to mail and no decorating yet. Must get my act together and power up!
Good morning, Praying your eye surgeries go well. I was very disappointed when I had mine done that I lost my close vision-before I could read with out glasses. I am way overdo for an eye exam as my eyes are getting worse. I have what they call dry eye that messes up my vision.
have a good weekend loved the photos hugs
It's too bad you need another surgery, but hopefully that will be it. And I get why you don't want to give up close up vision. Hopefully you won't mind wearing glasses for close ups once the surgery happens.
It’s amazing what can be done these days Christine. Sounds like you will have the best of the best medical team. I will be sending loads of good thoughts your way throughout. Putting everything down on your blog is a great way of keeping a record. I am writing out my Christmas Cards this week.
Pretty leaf photos! I will look forward to your art of one.
Hello dear Christine, the autumn leaves have such lovely colors 🍂! I, too, am hoping for the best regarding your eyes—may everything head in the right direction!
All the best from Austria 🤗
Traude
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Angie there are problems with the right eye we hope to get fixed.
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