Whew. [View all]

Glad that's over today.

Had cataract surgery in March. Developed retinal bleed and swelling in left eye subsequent to cataract surgery. Was approved for 14 injections, one per month, of the drug Eylea. I've already had two of these injections. Went to the retina surgery center today for my 3rd one.

I was not looking forward to today's visit. As a type 1 diabetic, I'm certainly not afraid of needles since I inject 6 times per day, but these eye shots really wig me out for some reason, even though they don't hurt that much.

At today's visit, I had a dilated exam, and I was told that the bleeding and swelling has resolved after the two shots, and did not need another one today. I still have a problem with my left eye vision. Straight lines appear squiggly, and letters merge together diagonally. The retina doc has no clue why, except for maybe some possible residual swelling that isn't shown on the retinal pictures. Despite this, my uncorrected vision is 20/20 in right eye, and 20/25 in left eye. I haven't been wearing glasses for distance since the cataract surgery.

Prior to the doctor coming into the room, the nurse and I got giggling so hard that we both had tears running down our faces because when I was reading the eye chart, I read the line of letters like they were words instead of individual letters. It was one of those contagious laughter situations.

Got two nice compliments: "You have the most beautiful eyelashes I've ever seen on a man"...and "you're a hilarious piece of work". I always get complimented on my eyelashes and my standard response is always "thank you, at my age they're the only good parts I have left".

I'm so glad this visit is over. Next one isn't until January.

Tomorrow is bloodwork and a visit to my primary care...then I'm done with doctor's visits for awhile. I'm so relieved.

THE END