I am a perpetual optimist. Unfortunately, even my level of optimism can't change the prognosis we received from the neuro-opthamologist yesterday. The short and not-so-sweet of it:
1. The optic nerve in Dave's right eye is damaged beyond repair, so the blindness is permanent;
2. There is no definite indication on what is causing the sun spots in his left eye.
On the positive (remember, perpetual optimist), there is no damage to the retina or optic nerve in Dave's left eye, so there is a chance (maybe even a good chance) that the spots will go away. There is one other test that they can do to check on his left eye, but he has to be sitting up in order to do it (he was transported on a stretcher yesterday), so he has another appointment in December for a follow up.
One of the things that I love most about Dave is that in the midst of everything he has gone through and in the face of the news yesterday, he is also a perpetual optimist, and his extremely appropriate response to the fact that he will not regain sight in his right eye was, "Hmm...I wonder where I can get a really cool eye patch." Overall, he seems to be handling the news well.
Sorry for the short post, but I just realized that I hadn't updated since the appointment. More later...
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Kendahl, I hope you realize how much we all appreciate your continued updates. Through everything, you’ve been a stalwart, shining example of optimism and resolve. I can’t even imagine how difficult this has been, not only for Dave, but for you as well.
Dave, I’m not going to prattle on about my concern or prayers for your continued recovery (but rest assured the thoughts are ever-present). I’m just happy to hear you’re doing better. Oh, and if I may make a suggestion, rather than an eye patch, get one of those old-school Terminator masks that covers the socket. You know the ones with the burnished-rubber-metal-look and blinking red light? Yeah, you know. Don’t even pretend you don’t. We all wanted to be the Terminator when we were younger. That part where he pulls the shotgun from the box of roses? Awesome. Wait… What was I talking about? Oh yeah! Keep on pushing on, man. Take care.
- Uncle Pat
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