I Can See Clearly Now
The Ultimate Cataract Surgery Mix Tape
With age, comes wisdom. And, frequently, cataracts. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. A while back, I was facing cataract surgery myself. Hoping to have a little fun with this particular rite of passage, I asked my Facebook friends: “What songs should I put on my Cataract Surgery mix Tape?”
Within seconds, I had my first response:
The First Cut Is The Deepest.
“Good one!” I responded, trying not to wince.
Then the next suggestion appeared.
Doctor, My Eyes.
“Perfect!“ I replied.
“Blinded By The Light!” suggested a third. “Because that’s what driving at night with cataracts is like.”
Other titles soon followed:
Private Eyes.
Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue.
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes.
She Blinded Me With Science.
My friends, many of whom have had cataract surgery themselves, offered encouragement and support along with their song suggestions.
“Cataract surgery is a piece of cake! And you’ll be able to throw away your bifocals.”
