Archive for the 'Optical' Category

Aug 08

Things Are “Looking” Up

I finally made it into Vision 20/20 to get my prescription filled, now that I have passed Dr. Young’s eye exam and am on vitamin regimentation to slow down the macular degineration.
Dra. Ines said she wanted to check my eyes again to see if there had been any change since my last visit, where she [...]

Jul 24

Vision Followup

Yesterday was my followup visit to have the results from my Panama City examination reviewed by Dr. Young.
I should mention, that you need to prepare yourself when you go for some doctor’s appointments. Dr. Young is a highly recognized doctor and when he is in David, he always has a lot of people to see. [...]

Jul 13

Visit To INDELCO in Clinica San Fernando

My eye exam was in the Clinica San Fernando in Panama City. This is a very modern and well equipped medical facility. The actual exam was done by INDELCO (Instituto de Laser y Cirugia Ocular).

I really did not know what to expect on the eye exam. Had I known more about it, I would have [...]

Jun 29

Here’s Looking At You – Almost

Last Friday, I went to see Dra. Inés to replace some lenses that are cracked and I expect to break any day. However, when she checked my eyes, she told me I needed to see a ophthalmologist, because my left eye looked a little strange.
She said I was in luck, because an excellent ophthalmologist visited [...]

Jun 28

Another Optical Option

I really had a great time at the Vision 20/20 inauguration the other evening. I even got to meet another Eye doctor that might be a consideration for those living in Bugaba or toward the Frontera or up in the Volcan area and don’t want to drive to David.
I spent a fair amount of time [...]

Jun 26

Vision 20/20 Inauguration

I was fortunate to be invited to the inauguration of Vision 20/20 , which was held yesterday evening. I say I felt fortunate, because the attendees were only friends and family. I was most happy to be included.
The shop had been festively setup with an outstanding set of hors d’oeuvres , and plenty of wine [...]