Cataract Surgery. What "they" did not tell me.

 I'd been led to believe that the surgery for my cataracts would be "drive through, do it yourself" 😂

I was disabused of that notion this morning when I had my first appointment with Eye Associates at their Bradenton Office.

I was shuttled from one technician to another until eventually I met the Surgeon, Dr. Foster.



I liked him.  He is personable. He gave very clear information. He listened well.  

So what is next?   

I will be back at the Clinic on January 20th for IOL measurements, after which the dates for my surgeries will be set

BUT   beginning on Jan 13th I will undertake a rigorous set of daily preparations.


1.  Eye Drops four times per day  (but not with common or garden eye drops, but WITH those which are medically approved; e.g. "Blink')

2.  Starting Jan 7th daily use of Systane Gel; and the application of hot water compresses on both eyes twice a day.  Apart from the Cataracts my Corneas (?) are horribly dry.

If I do what needs to be done the IOL measurement appointment on Jan 20th will clear the path for the Cataract Surgery itself  please!

I think and hope that I am on top of this regimen. 

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