I first met Dr Lee and his staff, almost 4 years ago. I had cataracts forming, and glaucoma worsening in my right eye. Night driving was becoming problematic, and seeing 'golf balls in flight' was then spotty at best, and deteriorating. Everything, about my vision was changing (for the worse)!
Dr. Lee confirmed all this, and said 'we would have to decide' at some point, when surgery would be needed. I went in every few months for him to check the pressure behind my eyes (for the glaucoma), and finally I decided it had worsened to the point, my vision was negatively impacting my quality of life. Doctor told me, that he expected great results, from 'the cataracts' that I had, and would do a glaucoma procedure, to help with that as well.
Finally, my surgery was scheduled. Then, CoronaVirus emerged publicly, attacked America, and all elective surgeries of this sort, were cancelled. Rescheduled again for April, also cancelled, finally, I was to be the first surgery May 20 (2020). We (Dr Lee) did my right eye first, as it was the worst, with the glaucoma. The left eye, was then done June 25th.
The results, are nothing short of (a miracle) for me! I've now got 20/20 vision, and the pressure is way down, from the Glaucoma. Doctor said we'd check 'that' once in a while, but likely I'd never have to take the daily (forever) eye-drops for glaucoma. Last time into the office, Doctor Lee said my eyes had healed 'beautifully', and he was pleased with the results! I, am so happy, there are no words. To regain my vision in my mid sixties, is truly a wonderful gift and exceeded my expectations. I remember older guys, when I was a young man, who struggled always in the days before such surgery was such a precise science, as it is now!
I'm still getting used 'to not wearing glasses' in everyday life. Still, sometimes in the morning, I wonder 'where did I leave my glasses'? I'm certain I'll get over 'that' soon enough! I'll still need reading glasses (cheaters) for reading and computers. But, if the book is several feet away from me, I can read the small print clearly! :-) Also, I can now see every golf ball I hit clearly, and don't lose them in cloudy skies at all, like before the surgeries! Truly amazing!
I'm going to add here, that last fall, amidst my treatment from Dr Lee, I mentioned to him, that I wondered about my wife (only 10 months younger than me), and her eyesight. I wondered if she might need similar eye surgery too! He just smiled, and said for me to bring her along with me, on my next appointment, and he would check her eyes! We came in for my next appointment, he checked her eyes fully, and he said "bring her back in, in about 10 years, and we'll take another look! Her eyes are fine (in regards to cataract & glaucoma)!" And that was that!
Also, I want to most emphatically thank Doctor Lee's staff and nurses. From the beginning, they all treated me wonderfully, and professionally! Each visit, I was greeted with friendly smiles, and prompt attention to my eye care. Calls from them, to remind me of upcoming appointments, were always light and friendly, and most appreciated!
I am most grateful for having found Dr Grant Lee at Cornerstone Eye Center, and his whole staff, for my eye care! Donald Coe, West Covina, CA read more