This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 105th St. & Ocean, Va. Beach, Va., this 1st day of February, 1932, in accordance with request made by his daughter, Miss [349], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mildred Davis, Delsie Appel, and L. B. Cayce. 133 East 58th St., in the

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1. EC: Yes. Now we have the body and those conditions that have disturbed the body, and that which has been given as the condition existent and the probable outcome of same. While the conditions, as we find, have been bettered from that as we have had at some of the times we have had these conditions before, in the present - with some neglect, some irritations from cold and congestion - there has been a return of those conditions wherein the obstructions to the vision are on the increase. While conditions are such, with one of the eyes as to almost be void of its activity - and the other that one giving the greater irritation, these - if continued in the same manner that is evidenced - must soon close out the vision entirely.
2. As we find, would there have been applied those applications in the manner that has been outlined, these would have not only been stopped in the growth but would have absorbed those conditions already produced.
3. As existent even in the present, as we find, there would be the greater probability of this being removed without too severe as operative forces, will these be done in the manner as by the osteopathic specialist method, and THESE - under the existent conditions - would WE give as the better way to remove same.
4. As is seen under the existent conditions and surroundings of the body, this is almost an impractical thing for the body to do. Then, either choose those things that may be obtained through the applications in the manner that has formerly been outlined for the absorption of the condition, and for corrections in the cerebro-spinal as affect the eliminations from the head and neck, or submit to those operative forces under those already making the suggestions for same.
5. Ready for questions.
6. (Q) Has a cataract formed in the right eye?
   (A) It is NOT of the chrysalis or cyst formation. This growth that covers same is rather that of the skim or scum formation. It would be easier to remove than the cyst, or that which grows into the pupil of the eye itself. One form attaches itself. The other covers and irritates the pupil, and the portion of eye that makes for vision.
7. (Q) In the left eye?
   (A) This, as indicated, is one of these that hasn't been of much use for some time.
8. (Q) Will an operation on the eyes be successful?
   (A) It should be, as has been given. While the conditions are such that, as we find, would be possible through the absorption - but with the irritation as in the present, with the circumstances and conditions that surround the body in many angles and many ways, we would carry on in that way and manner - through those offices being considered by those concerned and interested in the conditions for the body. This, to be sure, must be determined in self. As we find, the nature of the condition would tend to be that, though it will be painful - and while there are those conditions that may arise EVER from such an operation - but not as serious as might be expected were these of the chrysalis or cyst formation.
9. (Q) When will be the right time or best time to operate?
   (A) When the general physical conditions of the body are most in accord. When the body has made up its mind and knows what it desires, then act! The mental attitude, of course, of the body itself - and of those surrounding the body - will have much to do with the outcome of conditions.
10. (Q) What can be done to build up entity's morale and faith in the operation being successful?
    (A) That as is of the entity's own faith. That's not understood here. It should be understood by the BODY. Not that as others may think or feel, but as the entity's faith, hope, in that of which, from which, it - the entity - designates as the Giver of Life itself. If that faith doesn't exist, or isn't able to build it up - then we would NEVER have it done!
11. (Q) How long will the eyesight last, at present rate?
    (A) Eighteen months to twenty-three, twenty-four months. Partially; not wholly, to be sure.
12. (Q) Who is best eye doctor in N.Y. to operate?
    (A) Those as we have given!
13. (Q) Can the body ever hope for clearer vision to last him the rest of the years of his natural life?
    (A) This is hardly in accord with what has been given! Consider those as being serious! That is, that as has been given - there are two or three lines, that are either so or not so! Why question it?
14. (Q) What general advice could be given the body now, in regard to general condition of eyes, and also to bolster up his faith so he won't worry about losing his eyesight?
    (A) Then do the things that would restore it! One or the other direction. If faith cannot be created, or faith doesn't exist within the self as to self or those who may minister to the needs of the body in the present straits, then these must be sought by the body through its own manner and matter of building that necessary for that TO become active, through faith in the active manner toward the recuperating forces in whatever direction may be chosen by the body! for Life itself is of those natures as outlined, but may be balked or hindered - even as man may defy the Creator or Creative Forces in any manner.
15. We are through with this reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. 1/29/32 Daughter [349]'s letter: "...I'm here with my worries again, but in this case they are 'our' worries - that of my family and myself. It's about my father's eyes again. They are getting worse all the time, and I believe the trouble is a cataract in the right eye which puts all the strain on the left eye, and in consequence is making that one worse.
   "All the doctors he has ever gone to have said he must have an operation, and they are not sure of the outcome. That is the one thing he dreads, and he said that with an operation he will be 'lost'. The doctor at Mt. Sinai Hospital on Wednesday told him the same thing, and he feels dreadfully about it, and my mother as well.
   "Really, it's an awful situation and I have been frantic since then. My father says that as things are now he has whatever vision he has, but with the operation he will be 'lost' and he won't have it; he feels he shouldn't...
   "An appointment has been made with the eye doctor for Monday morning, and as terribly earnest I am in wanting my reading Tuesday morning, as you have been able to arrange, I will let it go and take my chances on another time, if you can give my father my appointment Tuesday morning. However, if you could get in a check-up on me in a few days, as the questions I want to ask for him won't be many, please let me know and I will advise you where he will be..."

REPORTS

1. 2/08/32 Daughter [349]'s letter: "...The readings came in and we do indeed thank you very sincerely, from the bottom of our hearts. As far as my father [5451] is concerned, it makes us feel better about the operation which will no doubt take place in about two months..."
2. 2/16/32 EC's letter: "...I am very glad that the information even for the moment gave you some hope about your father's condition. When the operation does become necessary, I hope the operator may be guided by Him who doeth all things well, and that he may come from it with the very best possible results. Often times we come to the realization that we must leave all in His hands. He knows best..."
3. 5/24/37 Daughter [349]'s letter: "...[5451] had a severe heart attack - unexpected - about six weeks ago, and has been in bed flat on his back for over six weeks. He has a 'thrombosis'..."
4. 3/23/39 Daughter [349]'s letter: "...My Dad had an operation on his right eye last Thursday and he seems to be progressing as well as he should. We expect that he may be home within another week, although he will have to take it very easy in order that he may have his left eye operated on within about six months..."
5. 11/06/39 Daughter [349]'s letter: "...My father is in the hospital, having had his second eye operated on for a cataract..."
6. 4/16/40 Daughter's letter: "...My father's left eye, operated on recently, is no good now, and the doctor has ordered him to bed for a few days, then back to the hospital for another three weeks stay and another operation..."
7. 4/30/40 Daughter's letter: "...My father is still in bed, but tomorrow I take him to the doctor again and we are afraid that he is in for another operation on his left eye. The operation previously didn't turn out as we had expected..."
8. 9/13/40 Daughter's letter: "...My father's eye hasn't fully responded to the operation..."
9. 1/02/46 Daughter's letter: "...I don't suppose you know that my father died suddenly on November 8th. We don't question, but we do miss him terribly..."

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