By now I’m used to pulling out my credit card to pay my $35 co-pay as soon as I arrive at Dr. Opth’s office. Dr. Opth’s admin tells me I have a balance but I told her I want to pay until I receive the Explanation of Benefits (EoB) from my insurance company.

After examing my eye with the machines, Dr. Opth informed me that the eye is drying out. He gave me a couple of choices of OTC (over-the-counter) eye drops to get. They were a thicker formula than the standard tears-like drops. He wants me to add a drop every hour, every day to prevent any further drying. Okay, one more timer for my countertop! I already have a timer for the medicated drops.

I stopped on my way home at the drug store but only found one of the two recommended drops, Refresh Gel.