Time came for surgery number two, which was a follow-up—to remove the silicone sac, clear the cataracts, and insert the artificial lens.

But before I could go through with it, there was one major hurdle: the cost. I had gotten help for the first surgery, but this time, I was back at square one—figuring out how to fund it all over again. And then came the lens decision.

Multiple options.

Different prices.

But the one best suited for my fragile eye—the Envista IOL, a high-quality US-made lens—was the most expensive. And I didn’t have the funds.

Anxiety settled in like a storm cloud. Each passing day felt heavier. How would I manage this again? But just when it felt impossible, help came—right on time. God truly is a present help in time of need. The relief? Indescribable.

Surgery Number Two: Tuesday, October 17th, 2023

The clinic was bustling with people. After pre-surgery tests, I joined six other patients in the waiting area, all in surgical gowns. Each one carried a story of sight slowly slipping away. Listening to them reminded me of one simple truth: our vision is so fragile.

The wait dragged on—afternoon turned to evening, then night. One by one, patients went in. My turn didn’t come until 10 PM.

This time, I felt calm. No panic. No racing heart. Maybe it was experience. Maybe just sheer exhaustion. The procedure was faster—under an hour. No face-down recovery this time. And for that, I was deeply grateful.

To be continued…

Missed part 4. Read it here

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Glossary

Silicone sac – A temporary implant used to hold the retina in place after detachment surgery.

Cataracts – A condition where the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, causing blurry vision.

IOL (Intraocular Lens) – An artificial lens implanted to replace the natural lens removed during cataract surgery.