Our car broke down and that was quite an experience for SP and myself.
The good news is that the disease is quiet in her eye, the inflammation gone!
Sadly her vision is not improved as posterior capsule opacification (PCO) occured because lens epithelial cells remaining after cataract surgery have grown on the capsule. You might remember that SP had a PCO laser procedure along with eye muscle surgery in August, for whatever reason, the flare-up, etc.. it wasn't enough and now the Dr must go in surgically and cut out a potion of the posterior capsule to clear up SP's vision. Currently her vision is 20/200. We remain hopeful that this will give SP back her vision in that eye.
But when is enough enough? It might very well get to that point at some time, when comfort care is suggested to keep SP as pain-free as possible but realize that her vision in that eye is lost and just accept that. I'm relieved the Dr does not feel we are at that point yet. I'll freely admit that was a painful conversation to have and I had to work hard not to cry.
So eye surgery #4 (5th eye procedure) is happening December 3rd. Please continue to keep our sweet SP in your thoughts and prayers. In typical and amazing SP fashion she's more upset about the eye patching than she is about another surgery!
And to brag a bit, SP made Honor Roll! We couldn't be prouder of our brave girl and all she continues to face with a smile.
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