September 26, 2009
My eyes feel great, but I still need a fairly strong prescription to see any distance and of course, I need them to drive and ....funny, now I am hearing from others that it has taken them "forever" or "ages and ages" or "thought (they) never would..." to get used to the monovision, but that one day it all just happens.
I'm counting on it!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Moving along...Saturday, September 19, 2009
My friend tells me that I am to 'hang in' and that she had to have the procedure done twice, -- perhaps I will have to as well, as today all vision is blurry except for within 10 -12 inches of my face.
I walked to my party shop - can't see anyone's face (am well known here and evryone passing waves to me - luckiily, if they call out, I recognize the voice!) The sidewalk is blurry. I stop at my local small grocer to buy a can of soup for lunch and can read the label if I bring it up very close.
I'm determined though, and realize that it's important to be positive. It feels as though there is something floating in my right eyes. It's sore. My left eye feels great - no discomfort at all -- that's good, right?
I walked to my party shop - can't see anyone's face (am well known here and evryone passing waves to me - luckiily, if they call out, I recognize the voice!) The sidewalk is blurry. I stop at my local small grocer to buy a can of soup for lunch and can read the label if I bring it up very close.
I'm determined though, and realize that it's important to be positive. It feels as though there is something floating in my right eyes. It's sore. My left eye feels great - no discomfort at all -- that's good, right?
Friday, September 18, 2009
Day 8, September 18, 2009
Vision poor today - very very short in my right eye - woke up with pain in my right eye.
I am finished with drops which I used religiously as per the instructions. I will hang on until Tuesday, and have discovered from another patient friend of mine, that a re-do of the Wavefront Analysis would show what the problem is -- am sure Focus will look after this -- I'm trusting that they will.
Will try to stay off the computer today to rest my eyes...
Onward and upward!
I am finished with drops which I used religiously as per the instructions. I will hang on until Tuesday, and have discovered from another patient friend of mine, that a re-do of the Wavefront Analysis would show what the problem is -- am sure Focus will look after this -- I'm trusting that they will.
Will try to stay off the computer today to rest my eyes...
Onward and upward!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
A week into this journey.
September 17, 2009
This will be short - I'm a week into this and today am not able to see much of anything - even this is a struggle..as if everything is changing...perhaps my brain is 'getting it' and changing everything? I really want this to work! I've been told to persevere, and persevere I will!
This will be short - I'm a week into this and today am not able to see much of anything - even this is a struggle..as if everything is changing...perhaps my brain is 'getting it' and changing everything? I really want this to work! I've been told to persevere, and persevere I will!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Day 7, - September 16, 2009
Vision somewhat better upon rising - slept really well. (Maybe it's my brain that rested as well!) - one step at a time, and as I expected, Marc phoned me...he had spoken with both my surgeon, Dr. Cheung and Dr. Edmison, who both agreed that my problem is more brain related than eye-related (that's not a direct quote - I wouldn't do that to them!) - they're sure that I am so NOT used to being nearsighted that my brain (remember, it's 60) is seriously rebelling and if I persist, this will improve. I am to persevere with the new lenses...
I'm in and I tell him that I am not unhappy yet that I made this decision - and he assures me they're going to work with me until they get it right...hence their reputation for excellent care, for sure.
I've worked all day at my shop, have loads of balloon orders and have done some 'puter work, including this blog, and I'm still standing, so perhaps improving! (She wrote hopefully!)
I'm in and I tell him that I am not unhappy yet that I made this decision - and he assures me they're going to work with me until they get it right...hence their reputation for excellent care, for sure.
I've worked all day at my shop, have loads of balloon orders and have done some 'puter work, including this blog, and I'm still standing, so perhaps improving! (She wrote hopefully!)
Day 6 - My day off!
Tuesday, September 15th - it's my day off, and using 2 lenses from cheaters from my shop -
a -1.50 in my left eye and a -2.50 in my right eye, I make my way to Brockville to my optician where he makes me a pair of glasses as per the prescription that I've been given -1.0 in my left and -3.00 in my right.
$150 later and guess what? They make me cross eyed - can't use them, so make my way back home using my home-made cheaters. My optician tells me that if the prescription is changed he will fix it at no cost....okay - today I will contact Focus Eye. I'm sure they'll make it right.
a -1.50 in my left eye and a -2.50 in my right eye, I make my way to Brockville to my optician where he makes me a pair of glasses as per the prescription that I've been given -1.0 in my left and -3.00 in my right.
$150 later and guess what? They make me cross eyed - can't use them, so make my way back home using my home-made cheaters. My optician tells me that if the prescription is changed he will fix it at no cost....okay - today I will contact Focus Eye. I'm sure they'll make it right.
Day 5 - Monday, September 14th
September 14, 2009
Called the clinic - I'm to come in at 4:15 - I tried driving yesterday, but didn't think that it was in the interest of public safety for me to drive in the city, so my husband took the day off again.
This time I see Marc again - and on the way saw the doctor that I really like - she assures me that when the contact in my right eye comes out things will be so much better. Oh good!
Marc tests my vision thoroughly - still very poor and doubled - has a look in my eyes and lets me know that the left is well healed and the right eye can have the contact removed.
I can't wait -- however --------when it comes out, my close up vision is so near I have to hold things up into within 10-12" of my face....OH NO!
I am given a prescription for glasses for nearsightedness and tells me that it looks as though I am a bit unusual and he'll run it by the surgeon and that they'll cover $60 toward the glasses......
I'm slightly discouraged, but determined, so we start searching the web and I realize that I'm in pretty good company, but that probably my age has as much to do with my inability to adjust to the Monovision as anything and perhaps it would be good for others to know that.
Perhaps I'm in that 3% who just never adjust. I'm not asking that Focus Eye make that call yet - as I really, really, really want this to work and will do whatever is necessary.
Called the clinic - I'm to come in at 4:15 - I tried driving yesterday, but didn't think that it was in the interest of public safety for me to drive in the city, so my husband took the day off again.
This time I see Marc again - and on the way saw the doctor that I really like - she assures me that when the contact in my right eye comes out things will be so much better. Oh good!
Marc tests my vision thoroughly - still very poor and doubled - has a look in my eyes and lets me know that the left is well healed and the right eye can have the contact removed.
I can't wait -- however --------when it comes out, my close up vision is so near I have to hold things up into within 10-12" of my face....OH NO!
I am given a prescription for glasses for nearsightedness and tells me that it looks as though I am a bit unusual and he'll run it by the surgeon and that they'll cover $60 toward the glasses......
I'm slightly discouraged, but determined, so we start searching the web and I realize that I'm in pretty good company, but that probably my age has as much to do with my inability to adjust to the Monovision as anything and perhaps it would be good for others to know that.
Perhaps I'm in that 3% who just never adjust. I'm not asking that Focus Eye make that call yet - as I really, really, really want this to work and will do whatever is necessary.
Day 4 - Sunday
10 a.m. - I'm at the appointed place at the appointed time.
The doctor says that my eye seems well healed but still wants the contact left in for one more day for the right eye. She thinks this is prudent, and when I voice my concerns about the amount of fuzziness and double vision in the distance, she explains that I will see a huge difference when the right contact comes out. She says that she has spoken with the surgeon who told her that "yes, there was a scratch from the specula" that he forgot to mention. Okay - it's being looked after, and although the drive in and out daily and my husband is having to take time away from work, I appreciate the care.
More drops and I'm away. I am asked to call first thing and ask to be fit in as per her concerns.
Will do!
The doctor says that my eye seems well healed but still wants the contact left in for one more day for the right eye. She thinks this is prudent, and when I voice my concerns about the amount of fuzziness and double vision in the distance, she explains that I will see a huge difference when the right contact comes out. She says that she has spoken with the surgeon who told her that "yes, there was a scratch from the specula" that he forgot to mention. Okay - it's being looked after, and although the drive in and out daily and my husband is having to take time away from work, I appreciate the care.
More drops and I'm away. I am asked to call first thing and ask to be fit in as per her concerns.
Will do!
Day 3 - Saturday
Woke up unable to see very much at all and found this disturbing, so I called the 24 hour number given and within a few minutes the doctor on call is on the phone..she assesses that I can keep the appointment at 3 in the afternoon, as planned at the clinic, where she will see me.
Into Ottawa again - (I close my shop early to do this ) -- I like this doctor in person - she is honest and clear and explains to me that I have a scratch on the right cornea, and although it is 95% healed, she would like to leave the protective contact in for another day and gives me some different "tear" drops to use, and I am to return again tomorrow - there will be another patient as well - at 10 a.m. - okay - I'll be there.
I'm weary as I can't see anything in the distance, but inside the house, everything is good - I'm still sleeping well and am pain free.
Into Ottawa again - (I close my shop early to do this ) -- I like this doctor in person - she is honest and clear and explains to me that I have a scratch on the right cornea, and although it is 95% healed, she would like to leave the protective contact in for another day and gives me some different "tear" drops to use, and I am to return again tomorrow - there will be another patient as well - at 10 a.m. - okay - I'll be there.
I'm weary as I can't see anything in the distance, but inside the house, everything is good - I'm still sleeping well and am pain free.
Post Op Check up
September 11, 2009
Day after surgery check up.
Distance vision fuzzy. Close up great. Love THAT!
Still light sensitive- no surprise. Wouldn't think of driving yet.
Protective contact is removed from my left eye - it is doing really well, - healthy and healing as it should. Right eye has something 'floating' in it, so another contact is put in and I am asked to come back in to to see the doctor on call tomorrow. "Better safe than sorry." Okay - of course.
Sleeping well. No pain, - actually no discomfort at all.
Day after surgery check up.
Distance vision fuzzy. Close up great. Love THAT!
Still light sensitive- no surprise. Wouldn't think of driving yet.
Protective contact is removed from my left eye - it is doing really well, - healthy and healing as it should. Right eye has something 'floating' in it, so another contact is put in and I am asked to come back in to to see the doctor on call tomorrow. "Better safe than sorry." Okay - of course.
Sleeping well. No pain, - actually no discomfort at all.
September 10, 2009
Up early - no makeup - (yikes, when was the last time I didn't wear makeup?!!) - had a good breakfast (recommended) and off to Ottawa for 8:30. I was given a mild mood settler (Ativan) -good idea...paid the bill and by 9:10 was lying down - Dr. Cheung from Kingston clinic was surgeon today. A couple of struggles, but the procedure was quick and pain free. The staff were excellent, talking me through the whole process.
Off to an exam room for a bit of time (10 minutes or so) and I realize that I can read a pamphlet that is sitting next to me...I'm so happy I feel like crying (but I don't).
Spent the rest of the day resting and administering drops and I'm so happy - this is going to be a cake walk! ......
Up early - no makeup - (yikes, when was the last time I didn't wear makeup?!!) - had a good breakfast (recommended) and off to Ottawa for 8:30. I was given a mild mood settler (Ativan) -good idea...paid the bill and by 9:10 was lying down - Dr. Cheung from Kingston clinic was surgeon today. A couple of struggles, but the procedure was quick and pain free. The staff were excellent, talking me through the whole process.
Off to an exam room for a bit of time (10 minutes or so) and I realize that I can read a pamphlet that is sitting next to me...I'm so happy I feel like crying (but I don't).
Spent the rest of the day resting and administering drops and I'm so happy - this is going to be a cake walk! ......
Wavefront Analysis - the next step
September 8, 2009
I am back in Ottawa at the Focus Eye clinic to have my eyes 'read' for the surgery to come in 2 days. A technician 'reads' my eyes using a computer, and prints out the coloured pictures of my eyeballs. She spends some time explaining the effects of Monovision and the 'getting used to' - in restrospect, I wish that I had asked more questions and had gone into greater detail regarding how perhaps my age may play a factor in this process - -- my head 'getting around' my new eyes.
I am asked to sign a form that states that, for a period of time, I might need a slight prescription for driving/TV, but that my sight 'corrects really well'.
That only took 40 minutes or so . Okay - 2 days until D day (or SBK Day!)
I am back in Ottawa at the Focus Eye clinic to have my eyes 'read' for the surgery to come in 2 days. A technician 'reads' my eyes using a computer, and prints out the coloured pictures of my eyeballs. She spends some time explaining the effects of Monovision and the 'getting used to' - in restrospect, I wish that I had asked more questions and had gone into greater detail regarding how perhaps my age may play a factor in this process - -- my head 'getting around' my new eyes.
I am asked to sign a form that states that, for a period of time, I might need a slight prescription for driving/TV, but that my sight 'corrects really well'.
That only took 40 minutes or so . Okay - 2 days until D day (or SBK Day!)
August, 2009
First off, let me say that my reason for considering laser vision was based on my frustration as an event planner and balloon artist, and the total nuisance that glasses presented.
Until I was in my late 40s, I had better than perfect vision - 20/18 and then...in what seemed like a blink of an eye, my vision declined...first cheater glasses (you know, the ones that you buy at the local discount shop or pharmacy), then prescription for reading, then bifocals, then on top of bifocals, other cheaters for the computer only. Sheesh! I am 59.
I went chose Focus Eye Centre in Ottawa. I could have gone to either location - Ottawa or Kingston - about equal-distance for me, but my husband works in Ottawa and had many colleagues who had used Dr. Edmison's services and had been very pleased - some thrilled, might I say.
I had my free, no strings attached, consultation, which was pleasant and thorough, and passed through 5 stages.
It was explained to me by Dr. Edmison that Monovision SBK procedure would be carried out - my dominant eye (in my case, the left) would be for distance, and my right eye for reading and other up close activities. Okay, I'm in - let's go for it...deposit paid - date: September 10, 2009 - 8:30 a.m.
First off, let me say that my reason for considering laser vision was based on my frustration as an event planner and balloon artist, and the total nuisance that glasses presented.
Until I was in my late 40s, I had better than perfect vision - 20/18 and then...in what seemed like a blink of an eye, my vision declined...first cheater glasses (you know, the ones that you buy at the local discount shop or pharmacy), then prescription for reading, then bifocals, then on top of bifocals, other cheaters for the computer only. Sheesh! I am 59.
I went chose Focus Eye Centre in Ottawa. I could have gone to either location - Ottawa or Kingston - about equal-distance for me, but my husband works in Ottawa and had many colleagues who had used Dr. Edmison's services and had been very pleased - some thrilled, might I say.
I had my free, no strings attached, consultation, which was pleasant and thorough, and passed through 5 stages.
It was explained to me by Dr. Edmison that Monovision SBK procedure would be carried out - my dominant eye (in my case, the left) would be for distance, and my right eye for reading and other up close activities. Okay, I'm in - let's go for it...deposit paid - date: September 10, 2009 - 8:30 a.m.
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