Yesterday afternoon I watched the Women’s Six Nations rugby matched between England and Ireland and between Scotland and Italy.
This morning Jackie drove me to SpaMedica for my cataract eyes surgery.
As, later, I reached for my normal distance spectacles to watch a recording of the rugby match between France and Wales, I realised they would not be much use to me, even if I could fit them on over my new lens shield. Never mind, I could see enough with my thirty year old lens replacement.
The surgeon was quite smart to engage me in a conversation about cricket while he was replacing the deteriorated lens with the new one, thus taking my mind off what he was doing – he knew that my earlier cataract was consequent on having been hit in the eye by a cricket ball as a teenager.
This evening we will all dine on Red Chilli takeaway meals. I shan’t put any more on this blog post because the screen is too bright for sore eyes.
Hope it continues to be a success. Smart doctor.
Thank you very much, Pat
PS Nice picture, especially under the circumstances. Love your war paint.
Thank you so much, Pat
Try to recover soon
Thank you very much, Luisa
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Hi Derrick, I had eye surgery 20 years ago. I remember the transparent eye shield and being awake while the doctor operated.
Thank you very much, Robbie
Wishing you a speedy recovery
Thank you very much, Kim
Splendid
Thank you very much, Sheree
They had me so relaxed during my surgery, I don’t remember a thing! I know your recovery will be speedy.
Thank you very much, GP
I thought you were talking about a new camera lens, Derrick, oops! Your doctor is wise to keep your mind on rugby while he worked. I hope your eye heals very soon! Your beard looks great, I could never grow a good looking beard.
Thank you very much, John. I’m pleased the title worked 🙂
You’re welcome!
I’m glad you were able to have the surgery, Derrick. I imagine the process was much better than your previous one. You’re looking great! There’s a similar photo of my husband somewhere.
Thank you very much, Merril
I know, right? The screen looks ten times brighter after the cataract surgery.
Thank you very much, Zakiah
I’m glad your surgery went so well, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I hope that the healing process goes smoothly.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
I hope this surgery gives great improvement.
Thank you very much Flow
I’m delighted the surgery is over. I hope it proves to be successful. Keep away from bright lights and rest your eyes. 🙂
Excellent to see that all went well. Wishing you a successful healing and adjustment to your new lens 🙂
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
I have good eyesight and I see you are looking good! So glad to hear that all went well! Prayers for a quick complete healing and recovery!
Yes, do rest! Blogging can wait!
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Thanks very much, Carolyn XX
I see a bit of war paint after your battle with eye surgeon … and despite losing the fight, I see you are still looking ok …
Cheers, Ivor
Eye would throw in an eye pun but iris-k it being to cornea. 😉 I’m pleased all went well.
Thanks very much, Chrissy
I am glad to hear that your surgery is over. I hope it is successful.
Thanks very much, Dolly
Looking good, Derrick! May you have clear vision soon!
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Sending you good wishes for a speedy recovery!
-Julie
Thank you very much, Julie
Several years on and having had two cataract operations, I still find bright light can be uncomfortable at times.
Thanks very much, Anne. Possibly because your light is so strong
I take it the arrow was to insure they operated on the correct eye? You could wash it off now, Derrick. ;o)
Thank you very much Judy. When I take the shield off today
I’m glad the proceedure went smoothly, Derrick. Hope you’re not feeling too uncomfortable today.
Thanks very much, Sandra. Easier today
Congratulations.
Thanks very much, Sherry
A smart surgeon indeed! I’m glad everything went smooth!
Thanks very much, Riba
Sending healing prayers your way.
Thanks very much, Jan
Best wishes for an uneventful healing, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Doug
Glad to hear all went well, Derrick! No need to reply. Rest up those eyes.
Thanks very much, Lavinia.
Glad it went well.
Heh, definitely piratical! 😀 … glad it all went well. 😀
Thanks very much, Widders
Eyes are such a sensitive area. I hope yours heal soon allowing you to return to your daily activities without pain
Thanks very much, Geetha
I’m reading your posts in reverse order, so now I know what’s going on. Looking good, despite your shield!
Thanks very much, Barbara
I wish you successful healing, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You are welcome, Derrick.
I am glad to have had the two cataract surgeries. They vastly improved my vision.
Thank you very much, Elizabeth
Yay, a new peeper.
Thanks very much, Lindsey
My father was an eye surgeon. I never really appreciated how awesome they really are. I remember working for him as an office manager and always being so amazed at how easily he could talk to people before, during, and after operations. It didn’t matter if they were a carpet cleaner, fireman, retired athlete, senator, or anything else out there he could always find a calm and easy way to relate to them to help settle their nerves. I’m glad you were able to find a similar surgeon, I hope your recovery goes well!
That was so important, Cynthia. Thank you very much
I am wishing you much success with your sight and healing. I hope you are not in pain. You are blessed to have an angel carer like Jackie who also cooks like an angel.
When my dad struggled with his sight for a time, he was an avid reader, and stubborn about putting the book down. I sent him audiobooks, and he used them (sometimes)
Thank you very much, Rose
It will be so worth it really quickly.
Thank you very much, Gary
Yes, better to take rest. Regards, Lakshmi
Thanks very much, Lakshmi
Congratulations on your new lens. I hope everything is healing well!
Thank you very much, Sarah. The lens is progressing well, but I have a lingering cough – fortunately not of your Covid variety, which I hope is improving
Sorry about the cough. A hot grog of rhum and tea should do wonders. (Don’t tell your doctor)
Thank, Brian
I’m glad to hear that. Slowly, I’m making progress, thank you.
Compliments on the operation. It is much “lighter” todays than in the past. My eldest brother (about your age) had it and it went fine… My ophtalmologist says I will have to do it in a few years… No hurry.
I loved the arrow drawn above your eyebrow. Wouldn’t want to do the wrong eye would one?
Prompt recovery Derrick. Stay away from the screens for a little while…
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Thanks very much, Brian
Ooo the thought of having that wide awake! I’m glad he distracted you.
Me, too, Charlotte. Thank you so much
Love to you Derrick.
Thank you very much, Cindy X