A Visit with the Ophthalmologist
By Ruth Rin

It seems as a “perk” of retirement,
Growing cataracts is a “requirement”…
To get some answers I did seek,
With an ophthalmologist I went to speak.

These slowly growing cataracts
From my sight they do detract.
Eventually, I’ll have to act.
That is an inevitable fact.

My vision is becoming blurred,
To Dr. Roh I was referred.
She introduced herself, and then,
To peer into my eyes began.

Patiently she does explain.
My trust in her she thereby gains.
Revealing the mysteries of the eyes,
To my queries she replies.

Dystrophied cornea
Augments my phobia.
Added risk of swelling
Now made more compelling!

For surgery, I’m not enthusiastic,
Though success would be fantastic!
She cautions against waiting long,
These blasted cataracts are quite headstrong!

On other matters we did touch.
I spoke about my family and such.
My grandkids’ photo I did show –
An extra bond with Dr. Roh.

Do the surgery? – A daunting thought!
And the risks with which it’s fraught!
To replace my lenses, or no?
If I do, I’ll choose Dr. Roh.

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By Ruth Rin, 2025