Ok. So, I had my follow up appointment regarding my cataracts and glaucoma with my optometrist. She did lots of testing but, of course, did not tell me any results of that testing. What she did do was refer me to the ophthalmologist she recommended do my cataract lens replacement surgery. She picked him partly because he also treats glaucoma so maybe he could do something for it at the same time.
So, now I’m in the preparation phase for that appointment. That means I am still putting prescription drops in my eyes every night for the glaucoma but I am also putting over-the-counter artificial tear drops in my eyes four times a day. I’m using TheraTears because I was already using those occasionally but I have a list of others I could use if I choose to do so. I do the drops right before meals and before bed because that’s the only time I’m sure I will remember to do them.
Now, it’s just waiting until the day of my appointment for consultation arrives.
Isn’t this exciting?
TTYL,
Linda
Part 3
Well, I had my consultation. The ophthalmologist could not tell me if the drops to reduce pressure were helping because they didn’t have a starting pressure against which to measure.
The assistant put drops in my eyes to dilate them then put a second set in saying they were the ones this doctor preferred to use. When the the doctor came into the room he immediately put a third set of drops in my eyes. I had blurry vision for hours after the appointment. Was this third set a duplicate of the second set?
The doctor recommended a procedure to be done during the cataract surgery to help with the glaucoma. When he went to give me a brochure about that he couldn’t find one so he wrote down the name of the item for me to search on. I am allergic to one of the components in that item. (Nickle)
The doctor also could not keep his mask up over his nose but he seemed totally unconcerned about that in spite of me having four co-morbidities if I get Covid.
In the week after the appointment, I sent the doctor two messages about my concerns. He never acknowledged either message.
Is this someone you think I should trust with my eyesight?
NO. most definitely NO.
that’s only my opinion. but NO!
XO
I’d be getting a 2nd consult with a better health professional – particularly one that knew how to wear a mask!
No, no, no. Not responding to your concerns is a big red flag in my book.