Well you know you are officially old when you get your cataracts removed. Over the last several weeks I’ve been involved in the cataract removal process.
I can honestly say it’s been quite seamless as my ophthalmologist has worked hand in glove with the eye center and surgery center. I’ve only had to drive to Ft. Worth for the consultation, the measurements, and twice for the actual procedure.
All my follow-ups have been in Stephenville at my regular eye doctor’s office. I’ve really appreciated that.
I am fortunate that we were able to get multifocal lenses that allow me not to have to wear glasses for either close-up or far-away distances.
It’s pretty remarkable how clear everything is now. I don’t think I realized how bad it had gotten over this last year. I was requiring a lot more light, and it felt like my glasses were always smudged.
I have to give a shout-out to Chuck, who has been my driver and helped me stay on top of my eye drops. He’s done a great job!
The only real drawback is that now I can see what I really look like. It has been somewhat shocking to see the extra lines and eye bags, but I am adjusting to my new normal. That and of course everything that needs a good cleaning!
