Optician and Optometrist

So I’m ready to get new glasses for my eyes and am due for my yearly eye exam as well  – the last time i went for the eye exam locally was a year ago.  And since the previous Optometrist I have been going for a long time – wasn’t available – i decided to try a new one downtown.  So  happily ever after – i went after doing some noxycut reviews and to learn that i was being charged for my eye exam – the reason the “eye doctor” gave was because I was already seeing a specialist.  I didn’t think much of it – and paid up and left.

Two days later – i went to get my prescription filled only to learned that my specialist shouldn’t have interferred with my yearly check up – that my health insurance would have paid for it.  So we called up MSI Canada to learn that I was truly covered.  So back and forth from MSI to the optical shop – why i call them an optical shop was because MSI had told us the “eye doctor” apparently wasn’t a optometrist – and the optical shop claimed that i didn’t tell them that i was diabetic – which was pure bullshit.

Anyhow to keep the long story short – we had no choice but to take it up with the college of physicians in Nova Scotia because you see an Optician, an Optometrist and a Refractor Engineer/doctor are all different people – with different capabilities.. and remember – if you are a diabetic – you have to see an optometrist and not anyone else – else MSI will not cover you.

I am truly disappointed with this whole event – I felt that i was mis-informed by this optical shop and I’m not the only one who was fooled apparently – a short chat with our friends and relative – they too thought that this “eye doctor” was an optometrist.  So sad that a professional like this “eye doctor” – is doing what he is.  Truly sad!   So folks if you are going to see a eye doctor – make sure you know for sure that they are really eye doctors.

Eye Check Up For Diabetics

So i finally made it up to the city yesterday for my second opinion from another specialist – about my eye – it was at the VG in the city.  It always feels good to visit the hospital up in the city – even the outdoor rugs looked prestigious.

Anyhow – the wait was like an hour and the eye specialist must be a german  – he was pretty nice.. i do liked him – very professional and got to the eyes immediately – although pretty uncomfy even though my eyes were dilated but the bright light really can kill!

The eye specialist doesn’t think i need to do anything as of yet.. even though – there are some broken blood vessels but he said it can be due to my high blood pressure too.  Mr Moo had joked later that day – that we shouldn’t take the saying ” pop your eyes out – because of being so angry” lightly at all from now on – hahah!!  Anyhow – i was told to follow up with my own eye doctor back home every 8 months – in the meantime – i better go for another blood test soon – it’s overdue again – what’s new right?

Eye Specialist For Diabetics

As a diabetic – one needs to know that the your eye sight may deteriorate more than the normal person in a more faster pace.  Therefore, when i found out that i was diabetic, i requested to see an eye specialist – which my ex – family doctor conveniently did not mention at all. But he didn`t fail to tell me that everything will go – or rather come together with being a diabetic – so kind of him – NOT!  while the spouse recommended we buy a  LCD HDTV because hearsay, it`s good for the eye.

Anyhow, it was true my family doctor from home that i learned that i needed to see an eye doctor yearly -people who have diabetes are at a higher risk for glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy, in which fluctuating blood glucose levels slowly damage the retina. A rapid change in your vision can often be a first sign of diabetes. Plus, blurred vision is a potential complication of the disease. So i did last year and he wanted a second opinion on my eye – so i had no choice but to go.  After so many set backs – i am finally able to make it up to the city to get my second opinion – but that will be another story for another day.  The reason why I am writing – is because I want those with diabetes to know that they need to see an eye specialist yearly.  So don`t forget now!

Ear, Nose & Throat Follow Up

So Missy Moo had a ENT follow up today -  i didn’t go since i had to look after the store, plus i wanted to go on the treadmill quickly if there weren’t a lot of customer.   Then went and came back quickly but Missy Moo came back crying her eyes out.  Oh my !!  apparently the German specialist – is a no nonsense type..  so he insisted on putting that offensive stick into her tongue… and she didn’t liked that at all.. so came home crying because he “hurt” her.  *slap forehead*.  But i’m pleased that he thinks she is ok – and no tonsils in sight – so no visiting him for a bit i would hope.

Eye Doctor

So my eye doctor was in our store today and I cannot help but quickly pop the question about the second opinion needed for my eyes from last year.  i know i shouldn’t .. but he said he didn’t mind – so that was good.  While my ex- doctor – didn’t allow us to tell him more than 1 problem at a time – other doctors seem perfectly alright to stop and help – even the new doctor’s office that i had just seen.  We met at the grocery store .. and she had stopped to chat with me unlike my ex doctor.  No way was he gonna tell me anything outta the office  – not even for a simple advice on men’s vitamin .  So yes – i can boldy say .. my ex-doctor.. or is it his secretary who doesn’t have an compassion whatsoever.

Eye Specialist

So we headed up to the city for my eye appointment last week.  I had to go see an eye specialist up in the city .. but had to defer it .. as the babysitter had mono during the last few weeks.  I think the eye specialist must think we were not serious with our appointment.. because we had to cancel a few times – given that we didn’t know initially what was going on with the babysitter – followed by advice from our doctor that it was only right to let her rest more instead of stressing her.   We did get our travel insurance online and also had to cancel it a few times.  So we also ended up losing money on that – because the dates kept changing and there were no refunds for travel insurance.  But after the going back and forth with regards to the appointment.. we were finally able to set a date.. and headed up.  We are now waiting for results for the test.. and then another appointment due in November with the specialist here in town.  Luckily we do have another specialist here.

Eye Specialist

So I went to see the eye specialist today..  because I wanted to .. and got my family doctor to do the referral .. because I’m diabetic.   The appt was made a few months ago, and the eye specialist just came back from a vacation.

The result of the full examination wasn’t that good, i am now being referred to a specialist – a retina specialist in Halifax – to get a second opinion.  Better get the best weight loss pill to lose some weight.. and try to get back to a healthier me.  No more stressing over nothing – and one can only hope.