Throughout life we often have experiences that are “eye-opening,” but two patients of Thomas Eye Group say their eye surgery experiences literally changed the way they see the world.
At age nine, more than 50 years ago, Cathy Crossett, was playing in the field near her Burlington, NC home when a windstorm blew a roof shingle to the ground. A friend picked the shingle up and tossed it like a Frisbee to a playmate, but unfortunately, it hit Cathy in the face, causing a traumatic cataract on one of her eyes. As a result, her best corrected vision was 20/400.
Over the years, the cataract worsened, further impairing her vision. Finally, in 1980, Cathy began wearing contact lenses which helped, but it wasn’t until her Thomas Eye Group ophthalmologist recommended surgery that a dramatic solution was found.
Last August, Leon Gross, M.D. performed cataract surgery with a toric IOL or intraocular lens which improved her vision to almost 20/20. “I now see better than I can ever remember,” Cathy said.
Another patient, Brenda Jones of Marietta, recently had cataract surgery on both eyes and went from 20/200 (unable to count fingers at a distance of four feet) to 20/25 vision. She is thrilled that after 40 years, she no longer has to rely on contact lens or eye glasses daily.
“The whole procedure was pain free and quick,” Brenda said. “I now see everything clearly and even colors seem so much more vibrant!”
Do you have a dramatic story to tell about your experience with Thomas Eye Group? Let us hear from you at info@thomaseye.com.
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