Dateline Dayton — I told you last week that I was having cataract surgery.
Two years ago at my annual eye exam, my doctor mentioned that I had cataracts. He said I should delay surgery because of limited cells on my cornea. I took his advice.
When I started having a problem driving, which only affected me in the daylight hours, I decided it was time for a second opinion. Since my doctor no longer was performing surgery, I took my second opinion from the doctor he was recommending for surgery.
Last September, I underwent an exam and the result was the same. However, Dr. Ward recommended surgery ASAP.
We set a February preliminary date. Surgery was necessary, he assured me. We scheduled a second pre-surgery appointment for late March, after our Florida vacation. He told me how he would proceed to avoid damaging any more cells than necessary.
Following one more visit for measurements and an explanation of surgery details, my surgery was planned for last Wednesday.
I wasn’t allowed to eat anything after midnight. To keep my mind occupied and off food, I went to work on Wednesday morning. I had to be at the surgery center at 1, and the operation would be at 3.
Almost immediately upon arriving I was called to start the preparation process.
My blood pressure was of concern and so were marks on my neck. The anesthesiologist was not worried.
Once hooked up, I fell asleep immediately. I did not awaken until they were wheeling me into the operating room. I don’t even remember Pauline coming into the preparation area.
The procedure went smoothly.
In what appeared to be no time, I was on my way home, a big patch on my eye. At home it was time to get something to eat. Our son visited Col. Sanders, and I enjoyed a chicken dinner.
Last Thursday was my follow-up visit. Dr. Ward was pleased, as was I.
I returned to work on Friday, and in the evening we attended a Dayton Dragons baseball game. They lost, as usual. They only have won two games, but it is early.
If your eye doctor recommends cataract surgery, don’t hesitate. Your vision will be so much clearer.
Our granddaughter Heather is visiting from Michigan this week. She arrived Monday night. Next Day our son Chris and Grandma, took Heather to lunch and then the Cincinnati Outlet Mall.
9-1-1 – Yes or No?
I happily report that common sense has prevailed. A 9-1-1 caller in nearby Greene County whom I wrote about last week will not be charged after all. He only was trying to help. An appointed special prosecutor found no grounds to charge. All who have commented on the situation felt the same way I did.
If he had been charged, citizens hereafter would avoid calling 9-1-1. The judge, who started this mess, should be impeached. Or at least reprimanded.
Mr. Hennessey may be contacted at pmhenn@sbcglobal.net