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2 years ago I had the cataracts in both eyes repaired. The operations were a success and for the first time in 60 years I could see without glasses.
How happy I was. I bought sunglasses at a fraction of the price of prescription ones. The only glasses I needed were for reading and very close-up work, like threading a needle. I was slightly annoyed about that. I had prided myself on my close sight. This is normal so I can't complain
In the last few months I've noticed my eye sight deteriorating. It began with a blur around the edges as though my lens were dirty. Now it's a mist and it's spreading.
Threading a needle? Forget it, even with glasses. Never mind removing chin hairs. They're rampaging happily in the stratosphere.
I finally had my eyes tested and it seems I have secondary cataracts. Not serious said the doc. Easily fixed. You sit in front of machine. There's a series of clicks. And 'Bob's your Uncle '.
You walk out with perfect eyesight again.
It's all to do with the plastic case that goes over the eye for cataracts. In 50% of cases it starts to break up after 2-5 years
All very well. First find out which hospital has this machine, called YAK. Then get an appointment.
The rural hospital where I originally had the op is very busy and I couldn't get an appointment till the end of June. Que c'era c'era.
But even after phoning all over the hospital K, who is telephone central, couldn't discover whether they had the YAK.
We have 4 rural hospitals within a 2 hour distance. Neither of us wanted to go into Athens.
Eventually he phoned the hospital in Tripoli (Greek Tripoli), the one furthest away. They couldn't have been nicer.
You're coming from Poros?
We'll fit you in as soon as possible!
So I have an appointment for next Friday. It's late morning so we have plenty of time to get there , find parking, pick up the entrance papers and find the 6th floor.
Only thing we need is a covid test. No problem there. Though it did surprise me. No one asks for those anymore.
I'll be very happy to see the world clearly again
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It's good that you've been given an appointment. Hope the Covid test won't be problematic.
ReplyDeleteIt's easy to get the test done here. I just have to stay away from everyone till Friday to get a negative result. Not difficult with this cold weather
DeleteThat s great Linda....hope all goes well...😘
ReplyDeleteSo do I! I want my good eyesight back!
DeleteHope it all goes smoothly x Will they do both at the same time?
ReplyDeleteI had mine done 8 years ago now. I hope they won't need repair as I have scarred corneas so can't have any laser work done.
They'll do both on the same day. Thank goodness.
DeleteYou should be ok after 8 years. I wonder what happened to mine???
I didn’t know there such a thing as secondary cataracts! But what great news to find out it is easily fixed. Let us know how it goes. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteI'll be shouting it from the rooftops! Can't wait to see clearly again
DeleteGreat news it is so easily fixed and good on K for being so persistent in his search.
ReplyDeleteSounds as though it's a simple fix. K is very persistent! Wears them down usually
DeleteNice that the hospital were so helpful, I Hope you get the cataracts sorted again, must be nice to to wear glasses.
ReplyDeleteSo nice not to have to wear glasses. Can't wait.....again
DeleteGreat. I had both done ...when I had the 2nd done I mentioned my other one ( 5 years old) didn't seem quite right. So...click click to my eye ball on a machine for 10 seconds and all good . again. Adrian was like you...couod read a phone book before his were done but after needs cheap glasses to read. $2 ones are fine ...and yes that's common if you've been short sighted. Took him months to stop exclaiming how clear things were in the distance. Loving your blog
ReplyDeleteHey Bev. Good to hear your story. Sounds as though it will all be over soon. Don't mind the reading glasses. Love the cheap selection of dark glasses!
DeleteSeems a common problem. Both Doug and I had to have the Laser treatment you mention. Easy as, I didn't know he had done it and vision back to normal. Mind you, I still have to wear multifocal glasses which is a bit of a pain.
ReplyDeleteAny glasses are a pain, except dark glasses. I wish I could see close up
DeleteWow, that is amazing that you can have this 10 second zap and all is well again, I've never heard of it. Hubby had his done about 25 years ago and no complaints. When I went for my annual exam last year the dr. told me I had the beginnings of cataracts, I didn't think to ask how long it will be before I have to have them removed!
ReplyDeleteEven the original cataract op was simple. Thank goodness for modern technology
DeleteWhat helpful lovely people in Tripoli - I hope all goes well for you. I haven't heard of the covers deteriorating, lots of people here have had them done.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness we have been to Tripoli once before. It's easy to find. I hope we don't need the darn Google maps
DeleteI wonder if they have a similar machine for dodgy legs? A couple of clicks and I could be a spring-chicken again. Good luck with YOUR clicks!
ReplyDeleteYes, they need quick fixes for the rest of the body as well!
DeleteGood luck for next Friday. I could do with getting my eyes tested instead of relying on cheap Lidl reading glasses.
ReplyDeleteGet your eyes tested! It's all so easy now and good eyesight is important
DeleteI wish you everything will be okay and the world will be clear and bright again.
ReplyDeleteThanks Yael. It will be great to see clearly.
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