At some point in the 1980s, life was going particularly badly — plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose — and my dear, late friend, actor, writer and director Bill Moody, decided that to be reaping so many challenges, I must have been Lucrezia Borgia in a past life. I now begin to think he was absolutely right!
Some of you may have noticed that I was visiting your blogs again yesterday. Has my sight been restored? Nope.
There’s good news and there’s bad news.
The bad news is that I learned from the British ophthalmologist that the cataract operation on my left eye that was done in Crete a year ago was so out-of-date that the Isle of Wight specialist had not performed that particular procedure for twenty years.
The good news is that he was able to remove the stitch at the front of the eyeball. This, sadly, has made only minimal difference to the vision but enough to be able to read a little better and see pictures in more detail. The difference was not immediately apparent but became clear (pun intended) about lunchtime yesterday.
The bad news is that all the other stitches from that operation are still in the eyeball and deeply embedded.
The good news is he doubts these are affecting my vision and would prefer to leave them untouched unless later events change his mind.
The bad news is that should the need arise, it’s major surgery for the eyeball.
The next piece of news is good and bad. There is scar tissue that’s developed over the months from, I think, that one stitch he took out but it can be removed by laser and within the month.
In the meantime, I am now on the waiting list for a cataract operation on the right eye. Hurrah!
Take care and keep laughing!
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23/01/2017 at 18:22
Ben Herman: In My Not So Humble Opinion
Good luck! I really hope that everything turns out well for you.
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23/01/2017 at 21:15
First Night Design
Thank you, Ben!
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12/01/2017 at 19:40
Jean Reinhardt
Fingers crossed you will not be waiting too long for the cataract surgery, Sarah. It’s great news that you are at least on that list. May 2017 be a bright and cheerful year for you. xx
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12/01/2017 at 20:59
First Night Design
Thank you, Jean!
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10/01/2017 at 12:16
robbiesinspiration
I have had experience of a cataract operation gone wrong. My mother had cataract operations on both her eyes. When the op on the left eye was done the surgeon (who was highly acclaimed) accidently burst the bag. It was awful as my mom saw black spider webs in that eye for months. Fortunately, it has now come right. I hope your surgery goes really well.
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10/01/2017 at 13:33
First Night Design
That must have been hideous for your mother. I’m so glad it’s come right again.
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10/01/2017 at 01:51
Noelle Granger
So sorry to hear of your vision problems. I have had two cataracts removed as well as a tear in my retina repaired – all went well, but it was scary. You are intrepid and courageous!
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10/01/2017 at 11:35
First Night Design
Might have those two words put on my tombstone! Thank you, Noelle. Having a tear repaired sounds horrendous and I’m glad you got through it successfully.
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10/01/2017 at 00:58
dgkaye
Wishing you lots of luck with the new doctors Sarah. That is truly frightening. 🙂
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10/01/2017 at 11:33
First Night Design
Aw, thanks, Debby. It is rather frightening, I must say.
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10/01/2017 at 16:11
dgkaye
I can imagine. I haven’t had cataracts, but 10 years ago doctor’s discovered that the pressure in both my eyes would have me 100% blind if I didn’t have laser surgery to put pinholes in my iris’ to alleviate the pressure. I was petrified. And I’ll add if I didn’t go for eye checks every year I would have succumbed to that fate. It’s so important to have eyes checked! 🙂
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11/01/2017 at 18:08
First Night Design
Very important. And for teeth too! Nasty business having to withstand the pressure treatment. Oy vey, bodies!
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12/01/2017 at 01:54
dgkaye
Lol, great summation Sarah. 🙂
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09/01/2017 at 20:56
Lavinia Ross
Sorry to hear about the eye operation that did not go well. I hope your new doctor can straighten things out, as much as possible.
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10/01/2017 at 11:31
First Night Design
Thank you, Lavinia. I feel in good hands now, in spite of our government’s determination to destroy the NHS.
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09/01/2017 at 19:23
Sue Vincent
Glad you are starting to see the end of the tunnel, Sarah ( Okay…sorry… couldn’t resist..). At least on this issue. Hope all else is/goes well. xx
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09/01/2017 at 19:27
First Night Design
No need to apologise – I’m always up for a laugh!
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09/01/2017 at 19:40
Sue Vincent
I sort of got that impression, Sarah 🙂 x
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09/01/2017 at 19:16
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09/01/2017 at 18:43
Widdershins
Well, that is good news, and bad news, and good news! 😀 …may your surgery be scheduled soon.
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09/01/2017 at 19:20
First Night Design
Yes!
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09/01/2017 at 13:14
sydspix
Good luck Sarah on your impending surgery. Hopefully it will improve your vision greatly. Hang in there!
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09/01/2017 at 17:04
First Night Design
I’m hanging in! Much thanks, Syd.
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09/01/2017 at 08:43
melisdvash
Good to read the good news, sorry for the bad news, hope to hear(read) more from you soon.
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09/01/2017 at 17:04
First Night Design
Bless you!
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09/01/2017 at 08:18
Judith Barrow
Fingers crossed and sending many good vibes.x
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09/01/2017 at 17:03
First Night Design
Your vibes are here already! Thank you.
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09/01/2017 at 20:06
Judith Barrow
Welcome, Sarah.x
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09/01/2017 at 03:02
memadtwo
Yes you are! Sending best wishes. (K)
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09/01/2017 at 17:03
First Night Design
Thanks!
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08/01/2017 at 16:22
davidprosser
No more ops in Crete please. I hope this new one doesn’t take long to come through.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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08/01/2017 at 18:46
First Night Design
No chance of that, you can be sure! Hugs and love, David.
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08/01/2017 at 15:54
Mary Smith
Goodness, Sarah, I admire your spirit if you can keep laughing over all of this. I hope the embedded stitches don’t give you any problems in the future and that the second cataract op goes well. Thinking of you and sending all good wishes.xx
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08/01/2017 at 18:45
First Night Design
You’re a treasure. Thank you. Those good wishes are sweeping all over me!
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08/01/2017 at 14:52
pattimoed
Hi, Sarah. Bravo for your fighting spirit. Here’s hoping your eyesight continues to improve and the medical intervention corrects the mistakes of the doctor from Crete.
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08/01/2017 at 18:44
First Night Design
Thank you, Patti. It’s a spirit that’s been finely honed over six decades!
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08/01/2017 at 14:43
Ellen Hawley
Keep laughing indeed. What else can we do? Wishing you all the best.
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08/01/2017 at 18:42
First Night Design
Not a lot. ‘Tis the only way. Being able to read your posts again will ensure lots of laughter from here. Thanks!
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08/01/2017 at 19:06
Ellen Hawley
Thank you. If that works, I’ll feel like I’m doing something of value. Seriously.
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08/01/2017 at 13:13
Juli
Good Lord, Sarah! Crete surely left her marks. Glad to think you are in good hands, now. Here’s to humour and survival… xx
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08/01/2017 at 18:41
First Night Design
She certainly did. The only good thing today (and rather ironic) is that it’s snowing there and only raining here! Thanks, old chum.
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08/01/2017 at 13:05
Teagan Geneviene
Applesauce! Talk about “That’s Good, That’s Bad” (ala Homer & Jethro)…
I’m glad you have some improvement, Sarah — and delighted that you have better on the horizon. Mega hugs
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08/01/2017 at 18:39
First Night Design
Blessings, Teagan, and mega hugs to you for visiting!
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08/01/2017 at 12:25
IreneDesign2011
At least you got some more knowledge Sarah, wish you all good 🙂
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08/01/2017 at 18:38
First Night Design
Thanks, Irene. Knowledge is power, they say. Mind you, once imparted, it made me incandescent with rage!
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08/01/2017 at 12:21
Marje @ Kyrosmagica
Oh dear, hope your sight will be restored. All the best for a hopeful outcome, and wishing you a happy new year too. Best wishes, Marje. 🙂
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08/01/2017 at 18:36
First Night Design
Thanks, Marge. Happy New Year to you too!
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08/01/2017 at 12:17
Sarah
GOSH, I THINK YOU’RE EARNING SOME CREDIT ON YOUR ACCOUNT, SARAH!
I HOPE YOU DON’T HAVE TO WAIT TOO LONG FOR THE SECOND CATARACT TO COME OUT.
I PRAY FOR A GOOD RESULT. X
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08/01/2017 at 18:35
First Night Design
I suspect I might be, Sarah! Your hope is mine also. Thank you for the prayers.
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08/01/2017 at 09:35
olganm
Hoping it all ends up working well and you get as much sight as possible restores. My mother has her other eye due to be operated next week. Keeping my fingers crossed (the other one went well). Take care. Thinking of you. And happy to know you are in good hands now.
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08/01/2017 at 18:34
First Night Design
Much thanks, Olga. Wish your mother luck. Looks like I should have gone to Spain to have the first one done!
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08/01/2017 at 09:27
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At least you have a partial solution for the left eye with hope of further improvement.. Hope you are not on the waiting list for long.. perhaps with the left eye impairment they might consider it a priority. Fingers crossed Sarah.
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08/01/2017 at 18:32
First Night Design
Thanks, Sally. They should do but with the state of the NHS, who knows!
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08/01/2017 at 09:26
Tish Farrell
More power to your survivor-spirit, Sarah. I’m so sorry to hear of all you’ve been enduring. Tx
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08/01/2017 at 18:18
First Night Design
Bless you, Tish. The eyes are not the least of it but that must wait for another post!
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