CAT’S EYES, PART V

                                            CAT’S EYES, PART V

The weeks went by slowly for Joe as his vision continued to deteriorate.  He experienced a few side effects from the drug, but nothing serious.  Finally, the day for his pre-op and conference with the surgeon arrived.  He drove to the hospital to meet Dr. Greg Glassy. 

After his pre-op exam, he found Glassy’s office and was soon led in.  The man who rose from behind the large, cluttered desk was much younger than Joe expected.  Joe doubted he was thirty-five.

Greg Glassy was tall and thin.  He looked more like he belonged on a basketball court than in a surgical suite.  The two men shook hands and Glassy motioned for Joe to sit down.  Glassy said, “Joe, you’re about to make a great contribution to science by taking the first step in helping blind people to regain their vision.  I must say that I would feel more comfortable to replace your eyes with those of a primate, but in all honesty, primates carry a host of diseases that are easily transferred to humans.”

“I appreciate your concern and help, Dr. Glassy.  You’re well aware of my condition.  I chose to have cat’s eyes to help me with my writing.  I can’t explain it because I don’t fully understand what I will see, but I feel it will help my work.”

“Joe, you must understand that there is a huge risk of total blindness.  The only reason I’ve agreed to use feline eyes is because of the article you brought to Howard’s attention.  There is a good chance your optic nerves will fuse with the feline nerves.”  After more discussion, Dr. Glassy rose, extended his hand, and said, “I’ll see you the day after tomorrow.”