Cararacts

Cataracts not cararacts

Hi Veep, yes this happened to me after taking steroids, I was told a while ago I had the start of cataracts but I noticed a deterioration in my eye sight about a year after I finished chemo so I went for an eye test and was told I had one cataract ready to remove and the other eye is  advanced but not quite ready to be treated yet. I was referred and within a matter of weeks had a consultation and had it done and I can honestly say it was a very simple operation and I didn’t feel a thing, a little sore that evening and I had to put drops in 3 times a day for 3 weeks but that was it, had a check up 6 weeks later and now waiting for the next one to be ready 

Hi Veep. I had a lumpectomy in December 23, Radiotherapy Feb 24 and at my routine eye check in May, they told me that I needed cataract surgery. I was told years ago I had very early cataracts but last year they hadn’t changed. They suggested the surgery/ radiation/ hormone therapy & possible stress may have hastened deterioration. 2 weeks later I had my first cataract done, & 1 month later the 2nd one. After cancer treatment, it was a minor blip, I got over it easy enough, but I’ll be glad when 2024 bids me farewell. 

That's quite rapid after chemotherapy then. But very reassuring about the op itself. I'm a bit squeamish about eyes but the more I learn about the op the less worried I feel.

Hi Jennand. It does sound like your treatment hastened deterioration and very rapidly too.  2 weeks is amazing for the first surgery though. I've been told the wait here is 9 months!

2024 has definitely not been your year! Fingers crossed for a much better 2025.

My eye test was at Specsavers, they asked if I wanted to be referred to hospital or Spa Medica eye clinic. It’s a private clinic but NHS is funding it and it’s only a 5 minute drive from home. I can’t praise their treatment enough. In fact, the NHS has been exemplary for my family this year. I’ve had all my treatment for cancer & cataracts. My husband had a nasty fall & broke 8 ribs, he needed ambulance & hospital stay. I feel like standing outside every Thursday night & clapping. 

I'll ask about SpaMedica, thanks. You do sound like you've had good value from the NHS this year!