Category Archives: Day to Day Journal

Well, quite a bit has happened since the last set of stitches were put in in June. My astigmitism was down trom 9 diopetrs to three which is incredible! The only problem is that I still cant read very well. … Continue reading →

And so on the 8th June I went to the doc to get the last of the cardinal stitches removed. Well that's what I thought! Instead before I knew what was happening – he had removed ALL the stitches, including … Continue reading →

Day 115 Had 2 more stitches removed on Tuesday. This time it was not quite so easy and painless as on the first account. The remaining stitches are obvoiously pulling a lot tightyer due to the re-distribution of tension, and … Continue reading →

Day 101 Had 3 stitches removed on Wednesday. I must admit I was dreading the process! The Doc described that he would be using a sharp needle to cut through the stitch and will then remove the threads with a … Continue reading →

Went to see the opthalmologist today. He is very happy with my eye's progress and I am to have the first few stitches removed in the first week of May. Great news!!

Whoo-hoo, past the 8 week mark! We went to Hogsback for the long week-end. I was able to horse-ride and go for a 4 hour hike with no problems. I even managed to get mud in my eye with no … Continue reading →

Had follow-up visit with doctor – everything is going according to plan. It has been 7 weeks since my op and I am seeing worse now than I did 2 weeks post op. This is 'normal' and is purely as … Continue reading →

Day 37: 3rd March Although I can see – my vision still remains double. Lights appear to have a ‘spiky’ appearance and are still very harsh. I am unable to read normal print and to all intents and purposes it … Continue reading →

Day 34: 28Th February I am no longer wearing my patch

Day 29: 23rd February Four weeks since the operation! I feel that a great hurdle has been overcome. My eye is burning a lot today.