A Handwritten Letter from a Patient Who Underwent Extreme Eye Revision Surgery

A handwritten letter sent by a patient who underwent ‘extreme eye’ surgery

A handwritten letter sent by a patient who visited last week.

A patient who returned after a year sent me this warm, handwritten letter.

They hadn’t visited once since getting their stitches removed, but they stopped by a year later to deliver this letter and a gift. I am so incredibly grateful.

Fortunately, the surgery went well and they were very satisfied. Around the time they should have come in for a follow-up, they met someone wonderful and got married. Whenever a patient visits for a follow-up with such a joyful heart, I feel a deep sense of reward in this profession. In many cases, if the surgery goes well, patients don’t return for follow-ups, so ‘no news is good news’ often applies—but personally, I always welcome it when my patients come back to show me their progress.

This patient also had a unique story regarding their surgery. Next time, for the benefit of those suffering from similar issues, I will post the surgical plan and methods used on this blog.

I haven’t been able to post much lately because I’ve been busy preparing for academic conferences, having given over six presentations this year alone.

I saw the comments left by a patient on my previous post. Some might ask why I react so sensitively to every single criticism, but I think it is because of my perfectionist nature; I find it difficult to accept criticisms that I cannot logically justify to myself. Combined with being an ‘MBTI T’ type, I feel this tendency might lead to unnecessary misunderstandings, and this incident has given me a chance to reflect on myself further.

Of course, it is this very personality that has driven me to strive for technical perfection in my surgical skills, and thanks to that, I often receive encouragement from patients with difficult cases, like the one who gave me this card. It is because of people like this that I find great fulfillment in my work.

While I may lack the silver tongue to offer ‘sugar-coated’ consultations to patients who are struggling emotionally, I will continue to provide accurate knowledge and do my absolute best in surgery for those I can help. I sincerely thank the patient who sent this handwritten letter for their support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the patient satisfaction level after Extreme Eye surgery?

Yes, this patient was very satisfied with the surgical results. They reported meeting a good person and getting married after the surgery, and visited the hospital a year later to deliver a handwritten thank-you letter. The medical staff also felt rewarded by the patient's positive outcome.

Is it necessary to check the progress after surgery?

Yes, the medical staff welcomes patients who come for follow-up checks after surgery. Although most patients do not return for follow-ups if the surgery goes well, the medical staff mentioned that they feel rewarded by directly confirming the patients' positive progress.

What is the medical staff's approach to surgery?

The medical staff strives to provide accurate knowledge to patients and do their best in surgery. Thanks to their perfectionist tendencies, they have continuously worked to perfect their surgical techniques and have often received encouragement from patients with difficult cases.

When did the patient visit the hospital again?

The patient did not visit the hospital after having their stitches removed until a year after the surgery, when they returned to deliver a handwritten thank-you letter and a gift. The medical staff expressed great gratitude for the patient's visit.

Does the medical staff participate in many academic activities?

Yes, the medical staff mentioned being busy recently with preparations for academic conferences. They have given over six presentations at conferences this year alone, which is why they haven't been able to post on their blog.