I first went to Dr. Tesser in early 2021, and to be honest, I was in pretty bad shape. I had serious cataracts in both eyes. My right eye wandered to the point that I was often seeing double, and I had borderline glaucoma. My vision had gotten so bad that driving was a challenge. At one point, I found myself on the interstate closing one eye and then the other, trying to better see the cars ahead of me. Like a lot of people, I made the mistake of chalking it up to getting older. I’m almost 70, and I just assumed that diminishing eyesight was an inevitable part of aging. My vision kept getting worse, and I just dealt with it. Things finally got bad enough that I couldn't ignore it any longer. I looked online and found an eye doctor near my home in the north end of Chapel Hill, and made an appointment. After a thorough examination, the doctor referred me to a surgeon for my first cataract, then the second, and finally the surgery to straighten my eye. She managed the entire multi-year process and guided me every step of the way. The outcome exceeded anything I could have hoped for. Today, my vision is as good as it was when I was 20 years old! Beyond the results, what really stands out is the experience. The office is small, efficient, and genuinely friendly. You're not just a name on a chart, they actually know you. The doctor herself is as friendly, intelligent, and competent as anyone could hope for. This is the first doctor I’ve ever had where I actually enjoy my appointments. It feels a little bit like visiting with friends. If your vision isn’t what it used to be, don’t assume that’s just part of aging. That’s exactly what I did, and I wish I hadn’t waited. Choosing Dr. Tesser was the best medical decision I've ever made. If you’re on the fence about seeing an eye doctor, I suggest you make an appointment with Dr. Tesser. It could change your life the way it changed mine!
