Wednesday, November 2, 2016

November 2, 2016. Harper, Texas. Dr. Flynn.

Dr. Flynn is a surgeon specializing in glaucoma.  He is an expert in his field.  But his path has not been straight.  I am always fascinated to learn the history of how people arrive at their success.  For Dr. Flynn it was especially complicated.

First he obtained a BS in Chemistry in Ohio.  Next up was a MA in Ocular Physiology, followed by becoming a Doctor of Optometry.  He received his MD from the Uniformed Service Medical School in Bethesda.  His residency in ophthalmology and glaucoma was taken at Dartmouth Medical school and became the head of the glaucoma center at Wilford Hall for over 10 years.  In other words, he knows a whole lot about eyes.   Now he is one of the hundreds of doctors who used to be in the military but now practice in San Antonio.  I am delighted that he has brought his expertise to San Antonio.

I saw him today for a check up on my eye.  All is well.  Pressures still very low.  He will now operate on the left eye next Tuesday, followed by a follow up check the next day.  Normally, he will only operate on the second eye after three weeks but he knows we are keen to get to Mississippi.  And I am a good healer so he agreed to next Tuesday.  I am  enjoying watching Dr. Flynn at his work.  He is competent and efficient, thank heavens.

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