"Retina correction"

I was sent to the Sydney Eye Hospital by my optometrist as an emergency. I was driven to the hospital by my son. The minute I walked in everything went smoothly in the emergency department. Ezzy was so helpful he did all the scans and explained everything step by step. At the end he showed me the damaged retina on the computer and I recall he said I needed surgery immediately. After consultation with the doctor they took me to the ward.

I thank all the staff involved in my care in the emergency department. Because of the COVID-19 restrictions I didn’t see my son again until discharge. I was worried and confused and feeling down because I thought I was only going for a check up.

when I was in the ward a nurse by the name of DJ was looking after me, I believe this guy is out of this world he is amazing, he really made me comfortable and cheered me up. It seemed to me he was not only looking after his patients, but helping the other nurses as well, such an energetic person. The way he spoke to his patients I felt was so calming and the way he explained things was so calm and gentle. He would come around and ask if I needed anything, I recall he knew I came unprepared for a stay in hospital. That was pre surgery, and after the surgery the next day, DJ was back helping everyone.

On my discharge, I recall he organised my paperwork and my medication. I believe an amazing bloke, I can’t thank him enough. I believe he certainly has a lot on his shoulders. I wish him all the best for the future

Only 1 disappointing thing I recall is they have put other patients receiving different treatment other than for their eye in the same room. I suppose with COVID-19 our hospitals are short staffed. I thank all the health workers who I dealt with at the Hospital. DJ I’ll never forget you buddy.