Cataract surgery(3)

toolbeltexpert

My dw had her cataract surgery today and she came through it, and there doesn't seem to be any side effects from the anesthesia. So greatful.  They used  Versed for anesthesia. As far as reminding her about her appointment,  I started  last night cause I had to scrub her eye lashes. This morning, I started telling her it was an eye exam, and got her to do one thing at a time which worked really well.  She asked me 6 times on the way home how long do I have to wear this thing" clear eye protector, and do I have to go back for a checkup. That is comparable to the questions on the way there " what are they gonna do?  I posted this for others who may be considering the same thing.

JDancer

I hope you don't have trouble with the follow up eye drops. Please let us know how it goes.

toolbeltexpert

JDancer she had what they call dropless surgery. 

They inject Trimox in the eye at the end of the surgery.

I was relieved I wasn't going to have to do the drops.

She has a followup visit tomorrow. I asked them to put the eye shield on before they let her go so she can't rub her eye accidentally. She has settled down. I gave her Tylenol for her eye cause it hurt a little,that was they eye places  recommendation. If all goes well we get the other eye done which isn't as bad.

harshedbuzz

I'm so glad it went well.

Ed1937

That's really good news. You handled it very well. Glad things went so well.

Joydean

So glad everything went so well! It’s always nice to hear good news! Thank you. Thank

toolbeltexpert

The support and advice has certainly played a big part, which will benefit my wife's quality of life. Thanks for the encouragement everyone. Suddenly  I find it ironic that this is the second time I have helped my dw with her vision. When we were first married, I noticed her vision was worse than my own, so I took her to an eye doctor and got her glasses. She worked in a retail store and the first time she walked in after she got her glasses she proclaimed " I can see the other side of the store. I never forgot that  but as I was writing this it came back. Huh.

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