EYE SURGERY

Addison was about 16 when she developed a small cyst on her lower left eye lash line. We were referred to a pediatric eye surgeon who suggested we have it removed under a local anesthesia. Needless to say, Addison was not thrilled as the day approached for the dreaded procedure.

We went to the doctor's office and were led to a small examination room where Adds was to sit in a chair similar to that of a dentists chair. The room was dim and very zen like. When the doctor came in I stood to say my farewell and he insisted that there was no reason why I couldn't stay and observe, especially if it comforted Addison. So I did stay and it was so cool.

They covered Adds face with a sterile gauze square with just enough space for her left eye to peek through. While the nurse chatted and distracted her, the doctor took out a 10 inch syringe and injected the upper left cheek below her eye. She didn't even flinch and her eye was instantaneously numb. He proceeded to use a scalpel to remove the cyst. Minimal blood, no stitches, small patch. It took all of 20 minutes. Regular Tylenol and a prescription for antibiotics and we were out the door.

Now it's Scott's turn. He has a small cyst on the white of his left eye and will have out patient surgery some time in August. His cyst is actually on the eye. Addison's was on her lid. A little different procedure so he will be worked over at a surgical center. Still, relatively simple procedure, so they say.

I wonder if he can rock a patch like Addison.