When I arrived for my annual exam on a recent Saturday morning, a small West Highland terrier greeted me, gave me the once over and headed down the hall towards the waiting room. The receptionist quickly informed me "Squeek" was here with Dr. Thorne because he had contractors working in his home. A bon appetit magazine and Squeek entertained me while I waited.
Dr. George Thorne is a wonderful eye doctor who is distinguished in many ways, including that fact that he is one of the first to perform Lasik surgery in Austin. He is also one of the most personable doctors I have ever known, who always asks about my family and has a funny story to tell.
At the end of my exam, he informed me that my prescription had not changed and handed me sample drops for "dry eye", which by the way, I had no idea I needed although my eyes had been itchy and watery for about a month. Cedar pollen, I hate you. Dr. Thorne, I love you. read more