First Swiss Illness--Eye Virus/Infection

For a little over a week, my right eye has been extremely itchy and weeping and RED. Not swollen, though, so Benedryl did nothing to minimize symptoms, though I did sleep really well. After a particularly bad night, Colin called SWICA, our health insurance and after a few call backs, we got an appointment with an allergist this morning. With our Swiss insurance, unless it's preventative healthcare like immunizations or my prenatal visits, you need to call and get approval before seeing a doctor. I figured the appointment, like many Swiss processes would not be efficient, but quel surprise. We were in and out in less than 15 minutes from check in to prescription in hand. A quick walk home, stop at the pharmacy, and medication has begun. He wasn't sure if it was caused by a virus or bacteria, so medication covers both. Thank you Dr. Weiss.

And a final observation, while both physicians we've met with speak English, their reception staff does not seem to. All forms do provide information in English, though.