It took me a week to see an ophthalmologist. Finally though yesterday, I was able to see one. The doctor suggested I go to the hospital so she could do the necessary tests for my myopic eyes and matured cataract. It is my left eye which is affected and may need an operation later. She said it is an outpatient procedure and will only take an hour. It is quite expensive of course but I am praying my health insurance would cover it all. I asked her if reading so often did that but she said we will all have cataract one way or another when we grow old. Being hypertensive and diabetic may have contributed to it though. One thing that most of us openly ignore is our vision. I don’t normally go to an optometrist or an eye specialist except when I change lenses for my eye-glass. I wear two pairs, one for long distance and one for reading. the ophthalmologist advised me not to have new lenses.
Last Sunday, I noticed some new shoots of the Vinca and Lantana that I planted from seeds last January. Even the eggplants are showing off and my bell peppers are now flowering. The bottle gourds have almost reached the trellis.
The beauty of gardening – when you see flowers bloom and your veggies are all thriving. I picked an unripe green jackfruit today to be used as veggies. It is a yummy recipe either cooked in coconut cream or sautéed in ground pork and shrimps.
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Seems as if you and I are in very similar situations regarding vision and cataracts, Arlene. Nice to see your bright coloured flowers on a dull day here.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I need to go back to the doctor this Friday. It’s a hassle ‘no? But we should not ignore our health. I am documenting my garden blooms again Pete. Thanks!
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All the best with your appointments Arlene. Your flowers are beautiful. 🌸
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Thank you so much Miriam. I have to do this I guess.
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Hope you get well soon, Arlene!
Your flowers are beautiful
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Thanks Nahla. Glad you like the flowers.
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If you can afford it, I can heartily recommend a cataract op.
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Thinking about it Derrick. I don’t know if it will be fully covered by my health card.
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It certainly should be
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🙂
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Hope all goes well with insurance for your eye surgery. The flowers are beautiful and the recipe sounds yummy!
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Thank you Joanna Lynn.
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Your garden blooms look like heaven, Arlene: we’re getting a bit more snow today! 🙂
Glad you’re taking care of your eyes, and hope your insurance will cover what’s needed when the time comes.
Have a happy week!
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and here I thought it is already Spring there Kitty. Thank you so much, I hope so too. Son tells me the coverage of the insurance is not limited to one confinement, it is for different illnesses so I guess, this one would not exceed the limit for it.
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Your garden is lovely. I can’t wait until it is warm enough here to plant outside.
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Thank you! It is almost summer here so everything is blooming.
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Everyone I know who has had cataract surgery says it has great results. I, too, have “matured cataracts,” though they are waiting a while longer to operate on them.
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I think that’s something we all go through in life. Part of getting old. I am myopic so the doctor needs to examine it more.
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I had the same experience with my left eye and had cataract surgery at the end of January. I’m very glad I did. It was a quick procedure and except for the eye drops I had to use for 4 weeks afterwards, it was no trouble at all. The cataract on my right eye will have to be removed sometime in the future, but the ophthalmologist said it doesn’t need to be done yet. My insurance paid for the operation in full but did not pay for the eye drops which were quite expensive.
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That is good to know. I hope my health insurance would pay for it all too. The ophthalmologists said it would only take an hour and it is an outpatient procedure.
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Yes, it is outpatient. I had to have someone go with me and drive me home.
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Gardening is such a rewarding adventure! I love the flowers, especially the tiny zinnia!
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Thanks Sabine. How are you?
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Hey Arlene, I am fine. Thanks for checking in! I’ve been distracted with a number of different projects and will try to post some photos this weekend!🙋
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Nice to know you’re doing fine. looking forward to those photos.
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Get well soon
Pls do see
All the best
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Thank you. Gonna visit it.
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Good day
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Thank you so much. Nice meeting you here.
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Oh me to
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Will do, thanks for the visit.
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Beautiful post and flowers!Hope everything is well with you today 🙂
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Thank you so much Aui and thanks too for the blog follow.
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nice blog post! the content is very nicely written and very useful. thank you for this amazing blog post.
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Thank you so much Alina. It is nice to see you here.
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Lovely flowers. I like the bright colors of nature.
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Thank you Matthew!
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Which flower do you like? My favorite is the deep pink vinca. The color is very saturated.
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I love them all. Thanks Matthew!
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