Surprise, I needed tri-focals. Whether it was the refusal to acknowledge that I was getting older or perhaps a measure of vanity, I just could not bring myself to fill the prescription for tri-focals. I set up another appointment and asked Dr. Tschoepe "isn't there an alternative"? Surprisingly, he said yes, in my case, this would be elective surgery. He and his staff told me about the new ReStor lenses, the costs and recovery process. From beginning to end, from Dr. Tschoepe's office staff to McKenna's out-patient services, this was the easiest surgical procedure I have ever experienced.

During the time between surgeries, when the lenses had been implanted in my left eye and not my right, the most unusual revelation began to unfold. If I closed my old eye to look only through my new eye, I realized that colors became bolder and profound. Colors from my old eye had a yellow cast on them. It was explained that as we age, our lenses do as well and like paper, they yellow. I will now and forever see colors as I did as a child. How beautiful is that?

Sometimes when I first awaken I still reach for my glasses before I realize I no longer need them. As a matter of fact, I didn't need them to drive. I even had to get a new drivers license that said no longer needed glasses. Imagine how many questions I received from the clerk at the Drivers License Office.

I did not expect a miracle but I got one. If it is possible to grow younger, I am experiencing it. Thank you, Dr. Tschoepe and staff.