Every surgeon looks to do the perfect surgery. The desired result which he promised the patient or even better, the smile on their face as they leave the hospital and the words of gratitude when they come across the doctor again. Sometimes, however, being perfect has its own drawbacks. I came across a funny incident the other day. A young girl had come from the Gulf along with her parents to get operated at the hospital. She had a significant strabismus/squint (a condition where the two eyes are not properly aligned).
Now, the ophthalmologist did a splendid surgery and I happened to see the girl before she left the hospital and the change in appearance was remarkable. She and her parents were overjoyed with the cosmetic change. The patient came back a month later for her follow-up with her surgeon. And yes, her parents had a significant bone to pick with the doctor. Can you guess what…
