A personal account:
Finally I am able to work a little at the computer, with increasing comfort, after operations to have cataracts removed from both eyes.
Fortunately, I was called to have the second operation appointment brought forward by three weeks which I gladly accepted, so the whole process is accelerated and I should be fitted with new glasses in about four to six weeks time.
As I explained in the previous story (Part 1) my ophthalmologist was concerned with the possibility of my Parkinson’s tremors to my right side of my body deteriorating further and affecting the muscles of my neck which, in turn, could cause the eye muscles to become erratic: it was thought that my tremors currently were at a manageable level.
During the pre-operation there was plenty of time to quietly practice meditation exercises to calm the mind. However, a nurse fixed an intravenous drip to my arm as a precaution to be connected if necessary to reduce tremors if they occurred.
Both operations took about twenty-five minutes each. Instead of pain or discomfort I was more aware of slight sounds of instruments whirring and the spectacle of colours displayed in a black ‘cosmic’ background from the inner area behind my eyes. Together, with the occasional appearance of being entombed in a massive crystal space none of this was upsetting, just remarkable.
My Parkinson’s tremors were almost negligible during both operations, but they manifested themselves within hours with greater intensity than previous experiences. I have another six weeks to wait, for my vision to be healed completely; that is the time nature needs to do its job of healing.
Parkinson’s Disease, which cannot be cured is known as a ‘chronic’ disease. The muscles ‘malfunction’ when a breakdown in the brain’s ability to produce dopamine affects the circuitry of the brain.
Not all Parkinson’s patients have the same health profile and my profile includes post traumatic stress disorder (ptsd). Because of this disorder I am very sensitive to even minor stress, which when experienced exacerbates my tremors. Therefore, my adrenal glands are in continuous need of treatment and they do not function very well and must be regularly monitored by a doctor.
In summary, my successful cataract surgery has multiple benefits. The first is that due to the implant of corrective lenses I shall be without glasses for the first time in fifty-three years, except for reading. The second is the elimination of eye strain while using the computer. Consequently, with eye-strain eliminated my stress is lower which in turn reduces my Parkinson’s tremors.
Tags: Health, Parkinson's Disease
