My mother has had what we in the scientific community would classify as “poor vision” for a while now. It was especially hard for her to see well at night, and she couldn’t read the cable guide (even on a 27″ TV). When walking somewhere after sundown she needed somebody to help with things like curbs and stairs.
So, it was with great relief this evening when — from across the couch — she read the subtitle on a book I just bought. I was even more elated when she started reading the text off the television.
Last week she had corrective surgery for a cataract in her left eye, and it appears she’s recovering quickly. That’s good news, because the doctor has scheduled a similar procedure for her right eye in two weeks. Considering her improvement with just one eye repaired, I can’t imagine how wonderful it will be for her once they’ve both been fixed.
The sad part of the story is that she’s having these surgeries so late in life. Her previous eye doctor told her the cataracts in her eyes were inoperable. It wasn’t until she felt she couldn’t drive that she sought a second opinion, and it turns out that was a wise decision that we wish she had made earlier.
Anyhoo, thanks for indulging me: I know a bunch of folk back in Silver City might be interested, and I’m so excited for my mom (who, on the day after her surgery kept telling me “I keep catching glimpses of what I’m going to see.)”
Jena
Aww, Ave, your mom is so strong! My mom also had cataracts surgery several years ago and it did wonders for her in terms of her sight. Please let your mom know our prayers are with her for a speedy recovery! Love ya!
Nick Seibel
My mom would kill me if I ever used the phrase “so late in life” in a blog entry about her. Kill.
Seriously, tho, I’m glad it worked, and hopefully the next one will do just as well and she’ll be 100%. Say hi for me, will ya?
Avelino Maestas
Nick, I guess the thrust I was trying to make was: this surgery would have had an amazing impact on her life even a year ago, much less 3 or 5 or 7 or ten years. Crudely worded on my part, I suppose, but then again, my mom is pretty old.
(Oh she’s going to get me for that one)
Lizzy
Wow, Avelino–a rather unwise comment considering my now superb ability to take very careful aim….
Ma
Nick – send me an email. lizzy.gary@gmail.com
Karen Fayeth
Hey, this is happy news. My mom is scheduled for the same surgery in a couple months. Here’s hoping hers goes just as well!!
Rest up Mom of Avelino!! Glad you are healing so well!!!!