Went to the eye-doctor today
to seek advice for
my age-related maculopathy.
The doctor gave me
another disease name…
Epiretinal membrane.
In short, macular disease,
but misdiagnosed.
Even with a new diagnosis
my eye-sight doesn’t change.
If a disease name changes,
the treatment should change as well.
I wanted the correct information.
Although I have no intention
to receive an active treatment,
I will seek a second opinion.
(May 24, 2021)
Teruko Yamakawa (translator)