Follow-Up With Dr. Song

I had my follow-up visit at Mass Eye and Ear at the Waltham location this morning.  Although quite brisk, the sun was shinning and traffic was moving along.  No issue with the commute.  I arrived a bit earlier than expected.  You can never tell what traffic will be like, so one always gives a buffer.  After checking in I was told to wait.

There were a number of people in the waiting room but I was early and expected to be sitting for a spell.  Well, I had some entertainment.  A "Karen" was being quite vocal about her having to have waited two hours.  (I don't believe that length).  She was yelling at the receptionist and indicated that her anxiety medication was wearing off and she could not wait much longer.  Another medical professional came out and tried (in vane) to calm her down indicating that it would be 'soon'.  Of course Karen had the stage and needed to have all eyes on her for her performance.  Her husband sat quietly and made no effort to calm her down.  So she kept going on and on.  Another office person came out and tried to explain what the delay was, but she wanted nothing to do with it.  She said she would wait until half past the hour then leave.  She sat back down, but was loudly complaining to her husband that she 'couldn't take it anymore'.  With crocodile tears she rushed into the rest room to gain composure. People in the waiting room were exchanging eye rolls and were waiting for the follow up act.  Not even 10 minutes later she announced that she "was leaving".  The receptionist walked from her station to console the woman to no avail.  Another person said they were now ready.  She then stated quite loudly that she wasn't going to be waiting in a room by herself for another hour.  She was whisked away.  It may have not been a coincidence that the TV just then began airing a story of Will Smith's assault on Chris Rock.  Karens come in many flavors.

Although my appointment was at 11, I was called in at 11:15.  [Two hour wait...LOL]

Like all my other appointments, I had a barrage of tests with three different medical professionals/technicians. By 11:40, I was waiting in the exam room for Dr. Song.

It wasn't too long before the doctor arrived.  After exchanging pleasantries, he reviewed my test results and said the eye pressure in my right eye had come down significantly (Previously a reading of 33 and today 18).  He then took a look at both eyes and stated everything looks good.  He'll see me in October.

Luckily I saw no more of Karen as I checked out and booked my next appointment.  So good news and free entertainment.

More to come!