Yesterday Ty's eye doc friend came by to look at Peggy's eyes - here is the report from Lolo:
Dr. Tim McDevitt came by this evening to look at Peggy's eyes. He is suggesting putting her back on Restasis. She complained it stings and burns. He said that if it is refrigerated it takes the sting away. He also said that the fan needs to be well away from her eyes and that the A/C (if/when it gets up and running again) will dry out her eyes. He suggests getting a humidifier for the room. He also suggests not only covering her eye (one at a time) but taping the covered eye shut to avoid any damage to the cornea. He checked her corneas and said they were in pretty good condition. He said that using the PM gel in conjunction with the Restasis is fine, but the Restasis should only be used several times a day. He will be talking with Ty over the weekend to come up with a new protocol for her eyes and then let the caregivers know what to do.
There is a 'bubble' type eye patch that he suggested using on Peggy's eyes. He said Ty knows more about the different types of eye gear and that they will decide what's best to use. If they can manage her dry eyes, there is a possibility she can get back on Erica at some point. He kept reiterating how dangerous it is to use the Tobradex as much as Peggy has been requesting it. Peggy said that she would be willing to use the Restasis if it helps her get back on Erica.
Peggy had a nice visit yesterday with Michael Powell and Hiroshi Tagami who came for a visit with Donna Sullivan. She got massaged and read to...she was in heaven.
Today we had our party planning meeting - this is going to be a FABULOUS party! So fun!
Lastly - We have restocked the "caregiver fuel", so please DIG IN!!! We want to keep you guys well fed, well sugared, and well caffeinated! By the way - hope you all have been using the leg massager in the room! Give it a try :)
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