#cataract surgery name

[moxiemozze]

BroZone designs + trollsona doodle

Some Headcanons vvv :D

John Dory:

• he’s aroace

• he should be grey but is basically repressing his depression so he has grey splotches in some areas, he tries to keep it hidden from his brothers but he also doesn’t like seeing it

•tells a different story every time you ask about a scar you never know which one is real

•got his first grey hair at 15 because of stress and got two more when he was 17 a week before the band broke up

• #1 OCD haver

•ambidextrous

•thought all his brothers were dead

Bruce:

•transgender, he thought he was a lesbian for a while, turns out he likes girls but not when he’s one

•him and brandy are t4t

• Beach Rock and Pop, like Elvis style music I forget the name

•I know his kids have canon names but I think he named them after drinks besides Bruce Jr.

•used to be a terrible cook

•Bruce has a tail but it’s very short and hidden by his hair

Clay:

•Aromantic

•he’s in a platonic relationship with Viva

•he has a huge scar on his chest from the burgen escape but hides it with his sweater romper

•has had a cataracts since birth (just like me fr) and had these huge nerd glasses as a kid but didn’t wear them anymore once the band got popular

Floyd:

•MLM and trans

•PopPunk

•Saw JD at a bar once in his early 20’s, blinked and he was gone. He didn’t drink for the rest of the night

•has gone grey multiple times, but because he wasn’t grey as long as Branch his mood doesn’t affect his colors but it did affect his ears

•has severe joint pain in his wrist and his leg, needs a cane to walk around on good days

• has the same hair texture as Clay but straightens it

•says he thinks his hair is cool now

Branch:

•transgender and bi

•Pop but loves every style of music

•looks the most like his mom

•didn’t take care of his hair when grey had to learn how to take care of it with Poppy

•he did his top surgery himself and that’s why it looks so botched

•he had a crush on creek for about a week then decided to hate him after seeing him being his typical asshole self

•has so many nicknames from poppy and his brothers, his secret favorite is twig

Branch color variants

I almost forgot to add the obligatory creek hate photo

[muttering-folklore]

salvatore moreau headcanons i can’t really explain slash general stuff about him that’s integrated into the ‘canon’ sphere of my brain this is going to be SO LONG (i am warning you now) so i’m including a cut ok go:

The Moreau family are of Italian and French descent (both of his names have Italian and French roots), but moved to the village centuries before Miranda took control. Salvatore was taught both Italian and French by his father and Romanian by his mother, so he grew up with all three as his sort of ‘primary’ languages

I like to imagine he occasionally had a slight accent when speaking pre-cadou — like he pronounced his Rs differently or stressed his vowels in a particular way. He definitely talked a lot with his hands though that’s for sure LMAO

post-cadou he’s obviously very hard to understand and struggles greatly with just… talking in general, so it’s hard to really pick up on an accent if there even is one anymore.

An only child — his father died at sea around the time period before he was a teenager, and his mother became very protective of him as a result. He knew how difficult it was for her to raise him on her own and was a very obedient kid so he could ‘pay her back’ for everything she did for him — this carried on into adulthood. He was quite obviously was a massive Mama’s Boy and this later bled onto how he saw Miranda.

He’d always had an interest in gore and surgery and similar things, and would patiently sit with his mother as she spoke about the procedures she did that day. Sometimes he attempted to recreate them on dead animals he’d either found or killed, like fish and birds, but he was discovered by his mother once and the look on her face made him not want to reattempt it again.

This interest in surgery is partly what made him want to follow her in footsteps when he got older (he did genuinely want to help people too), but he drifted towards joining the Navy instead.

A big fan of dice and card games. Learnt to count partly from school, but also partly because he was watching his dad play blackjack or other similar games with his fishing buddies and was asked to help him with his cards (mostly to humour him but also to practice his addition skills). As a result he was crazily good at addition pre-cadou, and could quickly and accurately do sums in his mind.

Duke really liked him because of this, as he could tally up how much Lei he had to pay quickly instead of having to do it on paper — he likes efficiency. He does run a business after all, no time for dawdling.

It’s one of the things Moreau misses about himself post-cadou. He feels like he’s meant to be really good at something, but he’s forgetting what.

Briefly part of the Navy, had to be discharged because of the Cataracts in his eye. Miranda took control while he was gone, so he returned to a nearly completely different environment and had to readjust. Quickly fell into the cult and became one of Miranda’s biggest supporters.

While he took up the position of the town Doctor after his mother’s death, it didn’t entirely interest him anymore. He had a growing appreciation of the ocean and water, and longed to return to the Navy, so he took up fishing as a small hobby/side job.

Canonically a huge romance fan (hello concept art where he’s watching a really smutty Italian romance movie), and used some of the ‘tactics’ he watched with a woman he had a crush on 💀 Surprisingly they worked (she found them endearing somehow) and they were quickly married.

She kept him from undergoing Miranda’s experimentation, claiming she didn’t like the sound of it. If it wasn’t for her, he would’ve taken on the cadou much sooner.

She died quite suddenly and tragically. She wasn’t there to hold him back anymore — so he decided to dedicate himself to Miranda further.

Approached Mother Miranda in around the 1920s, very early on in her reign and extremely early in her experimentation with the Cadous. Asked to become one of her ‘proper’ followers and underwent surgery for the implantation in a really quick timeline.

He was the first out of the lords. “The eldest Son,”

The mutations happened slowly. At the beginning, everything seemed fine — he had gills, a webbed hand, a swim bladder. Since he had medical knowledge, he kept a journal of the changes that were happening to him, but as his mental state worsened he forgot about it, thinking about her less as a religious figure and more as his actual Mother, clinging onto that part of her name HARD.

Eventually the tumours started to form, and that’s when Miranda deemed him a failure, turning instead to Alcina Dimistrescu for her next attempt.

Was actually quite close with Heisenberg when he was a kid. Alcina wanted nothing to do with them (since Moreau was a man and Heisenberg would become a man, and that’s still horrible — and Donna wasn’t a ‘part of the family’ yet), so they ended up spending a lot of time together.

Moreau would take him to the reservoir and teach him how to swim to the best of his ability — he’d dive for glass smoothed down by water and give them to Heisenberg for him to sort. They’d fish together; little things like that. Heisenberg always looked forward to visits to the reservoir, partly because he enjoyed it and partly because he could be free from Miranda’s tight grasp for a while.

Over the years Heisenberg became more bitter towards Moreau because of his hatred towards Mother Miranda. And since Moreau was arguably her biggest supporter, inside or outside of the ‘family’, he fell within in the firing range easily. Moreau didn’t quite understand what he exactly did to invoke Heisenberg’s wrath.

—

[ bonus: Salvatore means Saviour and Moreau is more of a nickname-type surname that means ‘dark-skinned’. it comes from the Phoenician word ‘mauharim’ which means ‘easternly’, probably referring to the Barbarians / The Persian Empire ]

[inkmemes]

never stop blowing up  (  2024-  )  e01 : be kind, rewind sentence  starters ↪  taken  from  dimension 20's 22nd season.  alter  as  you  see  fit  ♡

“oh wait, i have to come up with the name right now!”

“this was the thing i forgot to do!”

“oh shit! wait, actually, that's… wait, actually?”

“ooh, look at my lovely cardigan!”

“i did think you were going to say tits.”

“that actually does really help me remember.”

“it's for parties. it's for chill kickbacks.”

“i think that's incredible.”

“it's a giant wrench.”

“without siblings, we're nothing.”

“you're gonna get me in trouble with my boss again. you can't do donuts in the parking lot.”

“it scares away the customers.”

“you're not gonna stay for the whole shift, are you?”

“i don't know what you're gonna eat, but that's not gonna be good when it's cold.”

“hey, you better make a move fast, man.”

“things are scary down there.”

“you do what you want, but at the end of the day, you're wasting your time at a place like this.”

“this is a dead end.”

“you need to take your life seriously, man.”

“i watch anime.”

“webster's is trash.”

“these kids, sweeties, they're not going anywhere. they're not going anywhere, believe me.”

“sorry, i was going to invite you to go out for a drink.”

“what are you gonna do in the big world?”

“i take it back. i take it back.”

“you're gonna bury us all.”

“i'll get the information somehow. you can trust me!”

“do me a favor. step behind this door.”

“what's behind the door?”

“he got squished to death.”

“who are you calling?”

“that's okay, i'll just pick them up from here when i come.”

“that's nice. i do like that.”

“oh my god, i keep calling people about that phone. it doesn't work.”

“what if i have to call i have to scream for them or something. good thing i have life alerts everywhere.”

“say hi to everybody! everybody you see, say hi.”

“you're drawing a spreadsheet by hand?”

“you may not be able to push buttons on that keyboard, but you push my buttons every day.”

“[name], you're my rock, and i am counting on you.”

“what do you need? i'll be right there.”

“can you do me a favor, sweetheart?”

“that's incredible, man. i'm so happy for you.”

“i always wondered what we might have done together, but then again, as you always say, you work alone.”

“i think you'd only slow me down, [name].”

“do you need a ride, or are you just gonna get there yourself?”

“what've you got going on here?”

“i can't believe you guys are closing down. what the hell? that's crazy, i can't believe it. why are you guys shutting down?”

“i just love the vibe.”

“i don't think there's any long-term ramifications of having no sort of collective ownership of actual, real, concrete media.”

“sorry, i just popped a really big mint in.”

“thank god, man. thank god you're here.”

“he looks like anybody, and he looks like everybody.”

“i'll give you one second to change your mind and not embarrass yourself.”

“i'd hate to have lunch with you.”

“dude's kinda weird.”

“what's going on with you?”

“what've you been doing on facebook all day?”

“why don't you let go, [name]? i let go, and i'm feeling amazing, all right?”

“what'd you ask? you want to rip my carpet?”

“i can't believe what that fucker was saying.”

“i could pick them up tomorrow for you.”

“god, it's hot in here. do you want a fan or something?”

“i've never tried that.”

“what the hell? are you okay?”

“you callin' me a chicken, [name]? ’cause i'm actually the cock of the walk.”

“god, that's fucking cool.”

“i think you're technically right once again, there.”

“i'm good, i'm good. living my best life. living my hottest sexy single life.”

“oh, you wrote it down, like old-fashioned style.”

“i left this post-it note in your lunch cubby.”

“we could get cataract surgery together, if you wanted.”

“this is eye-opening for me.”

“you just keep doing it. you just go and you do it again, and then you do it again.”

“you already said your name.”

“we're gonna kind of have a party of sorts.”

“a bottle of wine, then, is called for.”

“i think you can probably hang up.”

“he kind of sounded like a wizard or something.”

“oh my god, the tv's broken. everything's breaking.”

“you know what? i'll come with you.”

“is everything okay at home?”

“it was an accident. she didn't mean to.”

“you spent $400 on pants?”

“i hope i have arrived in time to join the festivities.”

“it was a joint effort.”

“did you eat those seeds yourself?”

“i never grow tired of it. i watch it again and again and again.”

“how do you know my name?”

“sorry, what was your question?”

“little bit of snow for your ski trip.”

“oh my god, i'm hideous!”

[trivialbob]

Sheila is getting cataract surgery this morning. Patients must have someone wait for them the whole time. I don't mind. I packed my bag with charging cords for my laptop and phone as well as a book and the new, thick LL Bean winter catalog.

We had to be here at 6:00 AM. I'm a morning person, and the clinic is close to home, so no big deal.

The waiting room has several spouses/partners waiting by me. Some patients are also waiting to get called in back. It's pleasantly quiet here. My phone ringer and laptop volume are off. No one should ever have to hear anyone else's electronic devices. That should be the 28th Amendment to the US Constitution, if you ask me.

Two patients are still in the waiting room, Sherry and Gary. Soon Sherry's name was called in the quiet room. Gary sprang up, seemingly excited to get his surgery started, and marched toward the door to the procedure rooms.

Gary's wife and the receptionist say simultaneously, "No. Sherry. Not Gary." Gary walked on. They said it again. Sherry got up for her appointment. That caused Gary to finally pause.

He appears to be a happy guy. He stopped and smiled broadly when he realized he was not being called and returned to the seat next to his wife.

Just a thought I had... Gary might want to make an appointment with the hearing clinic after his eyes are fixed.

[leantailean]

Izumi being Toph’s daughter could be the reason for her glasses.

No, really.

Okay just follow my crazy for a moment.

No one in Zuko’s family wears glasses, right? And Mai throws knives which requires sharp eyesight to do accurately. So why does Izumi have vision problems?

Let’s consider what probably caused Toph’s blindness. She says she was born blind, so we know it’s congenital. Her eyes appear opaque which sounds like cataracts. Toph mostly likely has congenital catatacts.

Predispositions to congenital cataracts do run in families. If Izumi inherited this condition, she would need immediate surgery to save her sight. Delaying surgery results in the eye never developing properly due to missing out on sunlight, which still results in blindness. But if Izumi’s was caught earlier, they could’ve surgically removed the cataract.

It may sound too advanced but there have been rudimentary catarcter surgies in India since 5th century BC. In ATLA they could even use bending to improve the prognosis!

If all goes well, the only long lasting side effect would be the need for corrective lenses.

Like glasses.

Hello! And thanks for the question!

This is a very interesting theory, but I believe that Izumi is Mai's daughter. She and Mai are practically look like the same person. She also resembles her grandmother.

Unfortunately I don’t know much about  hereditary eye problems, (but if happens that someone who reads it knows some factual information about it and can give some links I would be very grateful.)

I don't consider the comics and LOK to be a canon (in fact, you're talking to someone who doesn’t even consider the atla third book to be completely canon because of some terrible writing decisions or how the writers treated some of the characters in the third book, especially Zuko , Iroh and Aang, lol🤓). I like to think about LOK as of some sort of AU. And in general, I have almost no doubt that Toph and Zuko actually have a common child in LOK. Like, just look at Lin. She looks like someone from the FN. Her facial expressions, movements, her stubborn, strong personality. Do I at least doubt that Lin is Zuko's daughter? No, for me this is the canon. It's possible that Toph and Zuko got together around the time he and Mai had broken up for a while, or it's even more likely that Zuko widowed and after that he could have got into a long-term relationship with Toph. I don't want to think about Zuko being a widower, or that Mai died - I adore Mai, she's my best girl, my second favorite female ATLA character after Toph. And I LOVE maiko. But we know that in LOK Sokka died early, and Aang died quite early, so anything is possible. But, in any case, Zuko and Toph could have had a long relationship, nothing in LOK contradicts that version. As I recall, Toph mentioned that Lin's father's name was Kanto. Imagine: Zuko secretly dating a woman who doesn't want to be drawn into FN court undercover games, so he sends her love letters and sign them as "Kanto", and there is someone who reads these letters to Toph. God, I love that.

However, Izumi is definitely Mai's daughter.

But this is a very interesting theory, thanks for sharing it!

[alleannaharris]

Did you know that the FIRST person to invent and demonstrate laser cataract surgery was a Black woman? Her name was Dr. Patricia Bath (1942-2019).

As a kid, Dr. Bath dreamed of being an ophthalmologist at a time when becoming a doctor wasn’t a career option for most women—especially Black women. As an adult, she cofounded the American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness, invented a specialized laser for removing cataracts, and became the first Black woman doctor to receive a medical patent.

You can read more about her life in the picture book Patricia’s Vision: The Doctor Who Saved Sight, written by Michelle Lord, illustrated by me, and published by Union Square & Co. I absolutely loved illustrating Dr. Bath’s story.

It’s available wherever books are sold! ❤️

[anexperimentallife]

Pain meds have kicked in, so I apologize if this ramblea.) Had a couple of people ask why we're not actively fundraising for my surgeries and the debt accrued because of our personal Series of Unfortunate Events* (especially now in the aftermath of an unprovoked attack that did irreparable damage to my eyes--the vitreous humor is separating, which they say cannot be fixed, and the pre-existing retina separation on my right eye is also inoperable) or for trying to move back to the US where I could use my medical benefits.

The short answer is that although of COURSE we appreciate the people who donate, there are so many folks in worse positions than us (in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, Congo, etc., not to mention folks even in developed countries lile the US whoin danger of losing their homes and so on) that I cannot in all good conscience ASK for money.

So like, yes, I still need the throat(!), foot, and joint surgeries (among other things), and yes, we've had to go deeper in debt for disability aids and my replacement teeth (which I should have sometime next week!).

BUT... my heart is apparently getting better!

That was the thing we were most worried about (so worried we started to fundraise to move back to the US to use my medical benefits) so if those other things get put off for another couple of years, so be it. The eye doc says I'm eight years away from cataract surgery. We have enough to pay our bills and give ourselves the occasional treat while paying down debt, and that's going to have to be enough for now.

*If you're new here...

You may not know that @thesurestthing amd I are a disabled, neurodivergent US couple living in the Philippines, where an issue with our daughter's birth certificate left her stateless in the middle of COVID travel restrictions just as our visas were expiring, and kicked off an expensive two-year bureaucratic nightmare about the same time the company I was licensing game rights to for an old story declined to renew the contract--that, plus me getting COVID four times and suffering mega-complications that involved--among other things-- multiple hospitalizations, me being on an oxygen machine for a month, long covid that has deatroyed my immune system, a persistent two-year foot infection that required surgery and specialized antibiotics, plus there was our daughter's medically complicated birth requiring a c section, and a few other emergencies that put us into the hole we're currently clawing our way out of.

(As an aside, if you and your partner give birth in the Philippines, make DAMN sure you triple-check the birth certificate before accepting it--the bureaucracy here is so intense that making ANY corrections can take literally years; we have a friend who was born and raised here who cannot get a new passport because his birth certificate still lists his name as "Baby Boy," and he finally--in his forties--has almost given up trying to get it fixed.)

[mimzy-writing-online]

Hello! I don't know if you're still taking questions but I could use some advice on writing a blind character. This character has little to no vision after botched cataract surgery in a medieval fantasy setting. I've been doing some studying and I know the blind seer trope is dicey, but would it make more sense if this character's visions were auditory?

Having the visions be primarily auditory would be best. I think the next step then is world building and asking yourself-

-do sighted psychics experience their visions with just sight, sight and sound, or with all five main senses?

-is there any precedence for psychics and if so, what words/terms are usually used

I'm adding the second one because if 'seer' has a historical precedence in your world, I think your character should still be referred to as a seer instead of characters awkwardly calling them a 'hearer' or something like that. English speaking blind people still say "I saw [friend's name] yesterday" and :I wanna watch [movie title]" and "look at that!" because those are the linguistic patterns they learned to speak English with.

And if you wanna add a-

"Uh, [character's name] is a see-- uh, a hearer?"

"Please do not call me that. Seer is perfectly okay"

-well I'm just giggling and kicking my feet because if my bestie said that, my exact words would me 'literally never call me that ever again'

[cramenjoyer]

i love humans bc our medicine gets Better over time, loosely speaking, but it's still insane to actually think about it. like ancient egyptians may have been figuring out cataract surgery in the 1000s bce. meanwhile every morning i have to stop myself from having a delicious glass of lemonade bc the chemicals in citrus fruits will nullify my miraculous potions or something. can't eat untreated raw eggs bc they may contain an invisible evil spirit named salmon ella.

[moneeb0930]

➡THE FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN TO BECOME A NOTED FASHION DESIGNER

Ann Cole Lowe (December 14, 1898 – February 25, 1981) was the first African American to become a noted fashion designer. Lowe's one-of-a-kind designs were a favorite among high society matrons from the 1920s to the 1960s. She was best known for designing the ivory silk taffeta wedding dress worn by Jacqueline Bouvier when she married John F. Kennedy in 1953.

In 1917, Lowe and her son moved to New York City, where she enrolled at S.T. Taylor Design School. As the school was segregated, Lowe was required to attend classes in a room alone. However, segregation did not stop her, and she still managed to rise above her peers in school. Her work was often shown to her white peers in recognition of her outstanding artistry, and she was eligible for graduation after attending school for only half a year. After graduating in 1919, Lowe and her son moved to Tampa, Florida.

The following year, she opened her first dress salon. The salon catered to members of high society and quickly became a success. Having saved $20,000 from her earnings, Lowe returned to New York City in 1928. During the 1950's and 1960's, she worked on commission for stores such as Henri Bendel, Montaldo's, I. Magnin, Chez Sonia, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue. In 1946, she designed the dress that Olivia de Havilland wore to accept the Academy Award for Best Actress for To Each His Own, although the name on the dress was Sonia Rosenberg.

As she was not getting credit for her work, Lowe and her son opened a second salon, Ann Lowe's Gowns, in New York City on Lexington Avenue in 1950. Her one-of-a-kind designs made from the finest fabrics were an immediate success and attracted many wealthy, high society clients. Design elements for which she was known include fine handwork, signature flowers, and trapunto technique. Her signature designs are what helped her eventually become recognized for her work. In 1964, the Saturday Evening Post later called Lowe "society's best kept secret" and in 1966, Ebony magazine referred to her as "The Dean of American Designers. Throughout her career, Lowe was known for being highly selective in choosing her clientele.

In 1953, Janet Lee Auchincloss hired Lowe to design a wedding dress for her daughter, the future First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier, and the dresses for her bridal attendants for her September wedding to then-Senator John F. Kennedy. Auchincloss also chose Lowe to design her own wedding dress for her marriage to Hugh D. Auchincloss in 1942. While the Bouvier-Kennedy wedding was a highly publicized event, Lowe did not receive public credit for her work until after the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

Throughout her career, Lowe continued to work for wealthy clientele who often talked her out of charging hundreds of dollars for her designs. After paying her staff, she often failed to make a profit on her designs. Lowe later admitted that at the height of her career, she was virtually broke. In 1961 she received the Couturier of the Year award but in 1962, she lost her salon in New York City after failing to pay taxes. That same year, her right eye was removed due to glaucoma. While she was recuperating, an anonymous friend paid Lowe's debts which enabled her to work again. In 1963 she declared bankruptcy. Soon after, she developed a cataract in her left eye; surgery saved her eye. In 1968, she opened a new store, Ann Lowe Originals, on Madison Avenue. She retired in 1972.

➡LEGACY

A collection of five of Ann Lowe's designs are held at the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Three are on display at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC. Several others were included in an exhibition on black fashion at the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan in December 2016.

A children's book, Fancy Party Gowns: The Story of Ann Cole Lowe written by Deborah Blumenthal was published in 2017. Author Piper Huguley wrote a historical fiction novel, By Design: the story of Ann Lowe, Society's Secret Fashion Designer, about Lowe's life.

Her work has been admired by the designer Christian Dior, as well as the famous costumer Edith Head.

[to0thby3]

The beauty of Water lilies - Claude Monet

➟ his last series of paintings

“One instant, one aspect of nature contains it all,”

- Claude Monet

Water Lilies is not a name of a single painting, but a name of a series of his work, which contains more than 250 artwork.

They're one of the most iconic artworks of Impressionism.

"These landscapes of water and reflection have become an obsession,"

- Claude Monet

The paintings depict his flower garden at his home in Giverny. - France

Oscar-Claude Monet

He was born 14 November 1840 and died at the age of 86 on 5 December 1926.

Monet developed his passion over time, starting with caricature and then, encouraged by his father, painting, which he studied in Paris.

Monet met the Swiss painter Charles Gleyre and also worked with Alfred Sisley, Auguste Renoir and Frédéric Basille, who overtime became his close friends.

Monet finally moved to Giverny with his partner Alice Hoschedé in 1883 with 8 kids of theirs (her six children from a marriage to Ernest Hoschedé and two children from Monet’s marriage)

We could say, that Giverny was his heaven.

He bought a house and grounds in 1890; there the gardens would inspire him to create paintings.

Monet lived t and painted there for 43 years and he believed that it was important to surround himself with nature and paint outdoors.

How His Artworks Changed..

His Artworks changed because Monet developed cataracts which was diagnosed in 1912..

He went to London, where he was adviced to have surgery by German ophthalmologist - Richard Liebreich. But he refused with the explanation that it will be even worse. For the rest of his life, he struggled with his failing vision.

➟ his brush strokes got wider and looser. His canvases grew larger as though he needed more space to create his beautiful abstractions of color and light.

Monet died in his home at Giverny on December 5, 1926, surrounded by his family.

[devlishcakes]

HELP WANTED!

Hi everyone ! I wanted to spread this to help a little foster kitty named Pebbles. They were recently picked up off the streets, and after getting checked, the poor thing had a broken leg and cataracts. We're hoping to raise enough to get her the surgery she needs to partially see and hopefully treat that broken leg.

Here's the link.

https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=2KT8KE4D3CZAL

Please donate or spread around to hopefully help this little girl out. Pebbles deserves to live a long, happy life.

[gwyoi]

ok well I’ve been worried about my dad since forever because he’s hella old but he misspelled my name on my birthday card and is getting cataracts surgery in the summer

[jeanjauthor]

This is the first stuffed animal I ever had that was mine, and not a toy shared with my sister. The moment I was given him as a gift by one of my mother's friends, I loved him. I named him Tiger.

Tiger is an Allidile...we think. He might be a Crocogator, but he was found in America, so most likely an Allidile.

He has been in and out of Plushie General Hospital, mostly for corneal lens transplants and cataract surgery, and he did lose a tooth at one point. (He only had the teeth on one side of his jaw, not both, so another reason why we think his species is Allidile.) And yes, he is part dragon...but he doesn't like to talk about that, since it's not really a factor in his daily living.

Tiger, who is retired and relaxing these days, currently shares a place with the Catbus from My Neighbor Totoro. They both get along quite well, and can sometimes be heard playing Cards Against Humanity and Munchkins whenever they can get the other plushies in their basket tower to participate.

(BTW, I am not big into reptiles. I am big into cats. But Tiger is my protector, guardian, and childhood friend...and he told me his name was Tiger, and yes, we both knew he was not a tiger. He is, however, Tiger.)

[phacotrainingindia]

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Why Short Term Phaco Training in India?

Modern cataract surgery has shifted dramatically toward phacoemulsification due to its quicker recovery time, minimal invasiveness, and superior patient outcomes. However, the transition from conventional techniques like MSICS to phaco can be challenging without the right guidance and practical exposure.

That’s where short term phaco training in India becomes a game-changer—especially when it comes from a premier institute like Mahendra Eye Institute.

What Makes Mahendra Eye Institute Stand Out?

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Transitioning from SICS to phaco

Recent postgraduates seeking clinical exposure

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Key Features:

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✅ Wet Lab Training: Improve your technique in a risk-free environment

✅ Mentorship: Learn from highly experienced phaco surgeons

✅ Post-op Analysis: Review and discuss outcomes to refine skills

Real-World Surgical Experience in a Short Time

Unlike theoretical courses, Mahendra Eye Institute’s training is grounded in actual clinical practice. You’ll be exposed to a high volume of diverse cataract cases, equipping you with the confidence to operate independently. This makes it one of the most practical and rewarding options for short term phaco training in India.

Affordable, Effective, and Recognized

In addition to expert instruction, Mahendra Eye Institute offers cost-effective packages for national and international trainees, including assistance with lodging and logistics. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate that’s respected throughout the ophthalmic community.

Ready to Advance Your Career?

If you're ready to boost your surgical confidence and expertise, Mahendra Eye Institute's short term phaco training in India is your gateway to becoming an independent phaco surgeon in just weeks.

Train smart. Operate better. Succeed faster.

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Why Choosing the Right Eye Hospital Matters: A Guide to Advanced Eye Care in Vadodara

 When it comes to your vision, settling for anything less than the best can cost you more than just clarity—it can impact your quality of life. In a city like Vadodara, where medical facilities are rapidly advancing, finding the right eye care partner is essential. Whether it’s for routine eye exams or advanced surgical procedures, you deserve trusted care backed by expertise and technology.

If you are searching for the Best Eye Hospital in Vadodara for Advanced Eye Care, here’s what you need to know.

Why Advanced Eye Care Matters

Eye conditions can develop silently over time. From digital eye strain to cataracts and glaucoma, many issues can go unnoticed until they affect daily activities. Advanced eye care isn’t just about treating problems—it’s about early detection, personalized treatment, and long-term vision protection.

What Sets a Leading Eye Hospital Apart?

Expertise of the Team Experienced ophthalmologists and subspecialists are key. Whether you need cataract surgery, retina treatment, LASIK, or pediatric eye care, having specialists under one roof ensures you receive the best outcomes.

Latest Technology Modern eye hospitals are equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical tools such as bladeless LASIK, femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery, and high-resolution retinal imaging.

Patient-Centered Approach Beyond treatment, great hospitals focus on patient education, comfort, and aftercare—making your journey smoother and stress-free.

Why Desai Eye Institute is a Trusted Name in Vadodara

Desai Eye Institute is widely regarded as one of the Best Eye Hospitals in Vadodara for Advanced Eye Care. With a legacy of excellence, the institute offers:

Comprehensive diagnostics and specialty treatments

State-of-the-art facilities and internationally trained surgeons

Personalized care for patients of all ages

Whether it’s cataract removal, glaucoma management, or relief from dry eye syndrome, the institute delivers precise, compassionate care tailored to your needs.

Services Offered at Desai Eye Institute

Cataract Surgery (including premium IOL options)

LASIK & Refractive Procedures

Retina & Vitreous Services

Pediatric Ophthalmology

Glaucoma Treatment

Dry Eye Therapy

Contact Lenses and Low Vision Aids

Final Thoughts

Your eyes deserve world-class care—don't wait for vision problems to disrupt your lifestyle. Trust only the Best Eye Hospital in Vadodara for Advanced Eye Care to guide your journey to clearer, healthier vision.

Book your consultation today and take the first step toward brighter, sharper sight.