The Third Eye is Free
By DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
United States
March 11, 2022 3:53pm CST
Remember me? I haven’t been here in ages. So sorry about missing my notifications. The fact is that I couldn’t see them. My left eye has been so blurry and light sensitive since my last cataract surgery two weeks ago. Saw the doc, but all is well. My cornea is still swollen and will heal.
We snuck away for several days with our younger son and his girlfriend to Big Bend, Texas. Her friend came along, too. All was awesome. Photo is mine of the Red River. What a fabulous trip! So blessed.
Busy otherwise. New patio in our backyard will begin next week. Our contractor will erect a raised bed garden immediately afterwards.
My next eye appointment was pushed back to March 29. We hope to leave for a month in Florida the next day.
Yay to Friday date night! I really need to relax!
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Mar 22
I've been thinking about you and yes praying too that everything is all right. I'm glad it is. I'm sorry your eye is still swollen.
I"m glad you had a wonderful trip to Texas.
I hope your next eye surgery goes well. Have a wonderful trip and time in Florida. I know I don't need to tell you to have a great date night. It's good to see you back.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
11 Mar 22
Thanks so much
I’m so relieved that my eye won’t be blurry for life! It’s getting better day by day.
Texas was awesome. We stayed in an adobe and hiked a lot.
Done with the surgeries on both eyes. The right eye sees 20/20. Hopefully, so will the left eye in a few weeks.
I’m so relieved that my eye won’t be blurry for life! It’s getting better day by day.
Texas was awesome. We stayed in an adobe and hiked a lot.
Done with the surgeries on both eyes. The right eye sees 20/20. Hopefully, so will the left eye in a few weeks.5 people like this
@divalounger (6182)
• United States
11 Mar 22
Glad you are back online--we need to put in raised beds--bending over is getting more difficult every year--
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@divalounger (6182)
• United States
13 Mar 22
@DianneN A net is a great idea for deer as well--I don't know if you have deer--but they are often destructive in a garden--
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
13 Mar 22
@divalounger That's the main reason the sides of the garden will also have wire fencing. The deer are unbearable here!!!
@kaylachan (84742)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Mar 22
I'm glad you're healing and doing better. I am sure you'll have a good time.
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@kaylachan (84742)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Mar 22
@DianneN That's desert life for you. I don't think I could live like that.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
11 Mar 22
@kaylachan Nice to visit, but glad I’m home.
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@LeaPea2417 (40026)
• Toccoa, Georgia
11 Mar 22
@DianneN I was literally just thinking about you! I hadn't seen you lately and I hoped you were ok. It is good to hear from you. I'm sure your eyes will be fine. You mentioned how when you went to Texas, your son's girlfriend's friend came along. Was that the same friend that visited you in Florida that you wrote about not too long ago?
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@LeaPea2417 (40026)
• Toccoa, Georgia
12 Mar 22
@DianneN That's good he made her pay that.
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
12 Mar 22
Your son must be very forgiving and soft hearted to allow his girlfriends rude friend to come along. 
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
12 Mar 22
Hopefully you are healed soon. My second surgery on cataracts was harder to heal too. 
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
12 Mar 22
@DianneN It will get better. Though you may need reading glasses after this but I'm sure you will still be very pretty in them.
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@rebelann (117218)
• El Paso, Texas
12 Mar 22
Well, at least she's shepaying her own way this time.
Back in my 20s I used to go to midland with my roommate at the time, she claimed there were a lot of cute boys but I didn't like rednecks back then, and a whole lotta Midland was cowboys etc.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
13 Mar 22
@LadyDuck No medical procedure is ever pleasant
To be honest, I'm so relieved the surgery is over. My right eye sees so well now, but that left one will take much longer to heal. Big sigh! It's best to have the surgery on your right eye. My doctor said the right eye heals much more quickly. I did have light sensitivity and flashes for a week, but it stopped by the time I had my left eye done.
To be honest, I'm so relieved the surgery is over. My right eye sees so well now, but that left one will take much longer to heal. Big sigh! It's best to have the surgery on your right eye. My doctor said the right eye heals much more quickly. I did have light sensitivity and flashes for a week, but it stopped by the time I had my left eye done.1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (174336)
• United States
12 Mar 22
I hope you feel better soon! Did the doctor say why your cornea is swollen and sore? (I have allergies that make my eyes swell up and "weep" all the time so I can't see. I just go to bed and let my laptop read to me until the swelling goes down.)
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
12 Mar 22
Thanks. The doctor told me it’s common for 75% of the people to have more swelling in the left eye, but it will get better. I had over 200 cuts from the laser, so……
I’m sorry your eyes swell up and tear from your allergies. I certainly can imagine how it feels.
I’m sorry your eyes swell up and tear from your allergies. I certainly can imagine how it feels.1 person likes this
@Shiva49 (28377)
• Singapore
12 Mar 22
I too had cataract surgery a couple of months ago and then upon further scanning of both eyes, they found a hole and membrane tear in the retina.
Need to follow up. So not active for a while.
Good that you are on the mend and in safe and caring hands.
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@LindaOHio (222291)
• United States
12 Mar 22
I'm so glad you're here. I almost called you! That's a real bummer that your eye is still bothering you. I hope it gets better soon. That's a lovely photo. I hope you get to go back to Florida. Did you have a good date night? Have a good weekend.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
14 Mar 22
@LindaOHio We lucked out, too. It's all gone and a beautiful week ahead.
My eye doctor said I could fly now and wear eye makeup, but I can wait.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
12 Mar 22
Thanks, Linda. I agree it's a bummer, but I trust my opthamologist that the blurry stuff will go away.
Texas was awesome, especially at night seeing the Milky Way. As soon as our patio and raised bed garden are completed and my eye doctor appointment checks out,, we are out of here.
Yes, date night was wonderful as usual. The weather today sucks big time!
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@LindaOHio (222291)
• United States
13 Mar 22
@DianneN We lucked out and only got an inch of s**w. Hope your eye doctor gives you the OK.
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@snowy22315 (208823)
• United States
12 Mar 22
Oh boy, the beloved friend..ha, ha. How did that go What's in Big Bend other than the river? I want to go to Sedonna.
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@snowy22315 (208823)
• United States
12 Mar 22
@DianneN Hmm, well at least it was warm!
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, roadrunners and tumbleweed.
@Marilynda1225 (91064)
• United States
14 Mar 22
Missed you!
Sorry you wrre having trouble with your eye and hope it's doing better.
What a beautiful picture and how great that you were able to get away and enjoy some time in Texss
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@Marilynda1225 (91064)
• United States
15 Mar 22
@DianneN hope your eye is all better by the time you go back for your next appointment
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
25 Mar 22
So when you went to Texas I'm guessing your eye was doing a lot better by then? Lovely view there.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
25 Mar 22
@DianneN that would make it harder to see the beauty surrounding you on that trip.
@DeborahDiane (40845)
• Laguna Woods, California
14 Mar 22
@DianneN - It has been a long time since I was in that region of Texas, but it is gorgeous, isn't it? I'm sorry to hear about your eye. I hope it turns out OK. I had cataract surgery about a decade or more ago, but I think I healed pretty quickly. I hope your eyes heal quickly, too. I know how frustrating it must be.
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@DeborahDiane (40845)
• Laguna Woods, California
14 Mar 22
@DianneN - I am sure it is frustrating and disorienting to have the swollen cornea. I'm glad your right eye handled the surgery perfectly. I'm sure the other one will heal soon. Sending good wishes for complete healing your way! 
