I am not so used to doing nothing. When I am not busy, I either read, update my blog or visit Facebook for some updates.
Last Thursday, I finally had my cataract operation at Borough Medical Institute at Eastwood City. I was there around 10 AM to have my papers processed – both for Philhealth and my medical insurance.
There were the usual questions of your medical history, taking your vitals etc. My blood pressure was borderline at 130/90 even with my maintenance medicines or maybe it’s because I was a little nervous.
As usual I got a little bored with the waiting time. There were so many patients lined up for cataract operations under different doctors. There were three of us under my doctor and I was the second one on schedule. There was of course the usual and inevitable hospital gown, disposable head cap and hospital slippers. Personal effects were not allowed inside. It’s a good thing my son took a half-day vacation leave and waited at the reception area watching television.
I was under anesthesia but before that there were eye drops administered by the nurse and another one by my doctor right before operation. I was impressed by their facilities there. The pre-op procedures were done and there was even an oxygen standing by.
They covered my left eye and my doctor told me to look at the light. I could feel those eye drops then I saw a bright blue light, just the half of it. A few seconds, I could only see gray with several streak of dark gray then the blue light was full then I heard my doctor say, “tapos na Arlene” meaning it’s done. She was right, the procedure was all of less than ten minutes. I was guided by the nurse to the operating room reception area and gave me a plastic eye-glass to protect my eyes and a bottle of Ole-D, an anti-bacterial ophthalmic solution. My doctor told me it is to be administered one drop every hour. It was reduced now to three times a day.
At first my vision was blurred but when we reached home, everything seemed so bright and clear. I put off reading and opening the internet until my follow-up check-up. I had it this afternoon and she check my eyes and let me read a few lines with my new reading glasses. The words were clear. I need to have my other eye too operated in the future so my vision would be equal. Have to save again for the next one.
Reading for me has become a routine that not holding a book is quite not normal but I had tor est my eyes for a while until it heals. I rewarded myself with two books from Books for Less which was newly opened at the mall where the satellite clinic of the Medical City was located.
Whoa, how nice to see letters and words so clear again.
Good to hear that your procedure was quick and successful, Arlene. Also that you had some sort of anaesthetic too. It is encouraging for me, as I have to have this done, maybe next year.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It was a breeze Pete. My doctor wants to have my right eye be operated too. I told her I’ll save first for the lens…haha! You won’t feel anything except for the cloth (I really don’t know what that is) to cover my eyes.
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That has cheered me up! 🙂
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That’s good to know Pete. don’t be afraid, healing is quick too.
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So glad your cataract surgery went well, Arlene. Hugs & prayers for full (& better) sight recovery! 🌷😷😎😷🌷
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Thank you Virginia, I am doing fine, thank God!
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Glad to hear all went well with your operation Arlene! Speedy recovery and happy reading!
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Oh yes Sabine, I will surely enjoy reading some good books again. Some paperbacks have small prints to I found it hard before to read them. Thank you!
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So pleased to read this good news
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Thanks a lot Derrick 🙂
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That’s great that you had such good results. I’ll have it done when mine gets worse.
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The doctors need to have it matured before any operation is done Anne. Thank you so much!
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I am so happy your world is bright and sharp again. Enjoy those new books!
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Thanks a lot. I will 🙂
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Glad that your surgery went off well and you are having clearer vision now. Happy Sunday Arlene!
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Happy Sunday too Radhika, thank you so much.
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Great news, Arlene
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Yes. Thank you Nahla.
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I’m glad to hear that all went well. Enjoy your new books!
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Yes, I will. thanks!
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Great news, enjoy reading, Arlene!
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Thank you so much Amy , I will 🙂
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It’s great to hear that your procedure was successful and quick. Surgery of any kind can be scary but it’s amazing how brave you were. Have a nice day!
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Thank you so much!
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