We went back to the eye doctor yesterday and this time they were able to figure out which prisms Matt needs to fix his double vision. They gave him trial lenses to try on and he just said "whoa." Apparently he'd gotten used to seeing two images and it's weird to see one again. He should get his new glasses in about a week!
They also figured out that Matt has lost a significant portion of his peripheral vision on the right side. We had no idea because he's been compensating for it just fine and it was only this weekend that he was first able to describe to us what was going on. He said that it's always been this way, but I'm not sure if he means since the accident or since his surgery. It's unclear if his vision therapy will help with this or if he'll just continue to live with it.
Matt has been on a daily dose of heavy duty pain killers since early January, which kept him from getting headaches. It's pretty common to need them until the bone flap is put back, but I hadn't been thinking about when they would take Matt off of them. But yesterday, they discontinued this and so far, he's been fine! One more step towards out the door...
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It is so great all the small steps forward that are happening right now!!!I am very happy about the glasses mostly because I love men in glasses.
ReplyDeleteKeri
ReplyDeleteSounds like Matt is making great progress. Tom and I are so happy to hear. My brother, btw, is an acupuncturist, so I know it works and should help Matt alot. Put us on your list for people to visit once you get back to Brattleboro.
Elizabeth
Hi, Keri and Matt -
ReplyDeleteRecent posts sound good! We're very encouraged to hear about your progress. The arrival of spring may speed things along too -
Jan T. and the ISU Crew