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Cataract removed and lens replaced

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V3ra Mon 12-Jun-23 20:37:38

Dad says he had his cataracts done successfully, nearly 30 years ago.
Like you, he and I both only have one useful eye so I understand your trepidation 🤞

Shinamae Mon 12-Jun-23 20:29:10

On Wednesday, I am going to the Exeter eye hospital to have a cataract in my right eye removed and also have the lens replaced
I have been very very shortsighted from when I was born and my left eye is practically useless more so, since a few years ago, I had an ulcer in it
so I am feeling a little trepidation as technically I only have one eye. The nurse explained to me on my assessment last Wednesday which lasted two hours that the lens does not go on the surface of the eye. It sits behind the iris and pupil….
Anyway, just wondering if anybody else has had this experience as I need a little reassurance …