laser capsulotomy - Google Video

laser capsulotomy - Google Video

Yea for YAG Laser Capsulotomy

After my cataract surgery, my vision deteriorated till it was very annoying. The doctor said that I had posterior capsule clouding, a common complication of cataract surgery. They can never get all the old lens cells out and sometimes some of them start to grow on the back of the lens capsule that is left in place to help hold the new lens. The treatment is to zap the capsule with a laser to basically destroy the back part where the cells are growing. It takes about 2 minutes and is basically painless. They do it in the doctor's office and there is no recovery or drops, etc. In actuality, the eye is irritated because of a contact lens they stick on it with a gel during the procedure,

so it is uncomfortable and waters for some time afterward. Small price to pay for much improved vision. I can now see much better again.


I don't know how to insert a video from YOU-tube or if that is legal or possible but the next post has a link to one that shows the procedure for those interested.

Missionary Service

I found this information in Grandpa Wilkinson's book of remembrance. I didn't remember hearing about this short-term mission before. It is one of several missions he served for the Church.

Tis is the official Call letter from President Grant


At the time (Nov 16, 1925) Grandpa was about a month away from his 36th birthday. He was married and had 4 children ages 11, 8, 5, and 3 years old. I don't know what his occupation was at the time, but probably some sort of sales.

Elder S.R.W. Wilkinson

Grandpa Wilkinosn

I don't remember if I posted these already.  I went back and looked through the posts briefly and didn't see them.  Too bad these are not in color so you could see his red hair.  I am told it was very red when he was young though by the time I knew him it was gray.

Its official

I was sustained and set apart today as High Priest Group Leader with Sandy Norman and Larry Marwedel (for those who know the ward) as assistants

End of an Era

Well it is officially over now. I was released in Stake Conference today as Stake Clerk. No more 6 am Thursday or Friday presidency meetings and no more Tuesday and Thursday evening meetings. No more driving to the Stake Center 3 or 4 times a week (only once a week for choir practice). After 16 years of stake callings, it will be a change to be back in the ward again. When I have been sustained, I can let you know what my new calling is.