Update on Hubby

Thought you might like to know the outcome of Hubby's latest eye surgeries and his progress with walking, unaided.

The eye business has been going on for six+ months. He disagrees. We saw the world-renown eye specialist regarding cataract surgery on June 23rd. It is now January. It is seven months. Because of his severe astigmatism we were told at the very first visit more than one surgery would be required to get his eyesight to the point of happiness...Hubby's happiness and the surgeon's happiness. After Wednesday's surgery he is getting much closer to that happiness point.

Wednesday's surgery included a LASIK on the left eye to correct the cataract lens implant and a YAG surgery on the right eye to 'tweak' the vision. He had a previous YAG on the left eye, but that procedure did not bring satisfaction. The check-up and testing this morning with a local optometrist showed vision has improved in both eyes! Woo Hoo! I have been waiting five months to hear this news. I will no longer have to be the nighttime driver.

Walking unaided is going well. He started using the cane while I was in isolation last month and has not used the walker since that time. He uses the cane when we leave the house, especially on the snow and ice we are encountering. He uses two walking sticks when he walks each morning at an indoor facility. The two sticks help with balance, gait and posture. I was introduced to the two walking sticks by a friend in AZ when I was recovering from my broken ankle & hip years ago. I am a firm believer in the positive therapy provided through the two sticks. Walking in warm weather and sunshine will also help.

Speaking of warm weather and sunshine, we are heading south on January 21st...if the weather cooperates! The second Woo Hoo for the day!