Had my first checkup with my consultant since my incision surgery, and it was a very standard day at the eye clinic.
Checked in, had my eye test, then had them scanned then saw my consultant for a couple of minutes, and left.
I had a previous check-up with someone who was filling in for my normal consultant, who was on annual leave but received a letter couple days later saying I was going to see my consultant within the next few weeks anyway, so I took that as a hint of him wanting to double verify my non-consultant’s views.
So basically my astigmatism has gone down dramatically. Still not great, but enough that they want to try refractions (glasses). So I should be back within the next couple months for that. If that doesn’t work, however, they will look into doing laser eye surgery. But, apparently, I’m almost at the end of my cornea transplant journey of fixing the wrongs and whatnot.
I feel incredibly grateful for my eye care team, who are a brilliant bunch of people. I have never met a group of professionals who were so caring and dedicated to helping others. And I will always adore their hard work. I just hope I’ve been a dream patient for them.
If things go according to plan, I will probably go back to just seeing them every now and then to see if everyone checks clear. With the occasional call for an emergency appointment. Especially if my right eye starts playing tricks again (which, luckily, it’s behaving itself. For now!)
But that’s the update. I look forward to the refraction tests, and hope to see a clearer future ahead of me!
Ollie