‘Sight perfection’ after cataract surgery
Is CLOuDy vision stopping you in your tracks? It could be cataract, which affects one in three adults, and the only treatment is surgery to replace the cloudy lens. Without it vision will deteriorate. Cataract in both eyes meant Woking tennis enthusiast Mike Cockram had to stop competing in the sport he’d loved for decades. But Mike says an advanced, double cataract surgery at specialists www.optegra.com, using a tailored prescription lens rather than a standard lens as in NHs surgery, has given him: ‘Eyesight to die for. This is sight perfection!’ With this winning procedure, Mike (inset), 61, is now serving at an advantage with his 20/20 vision. This natural age-related clouding of the lens makes vision blurred, while colours can fade. Often people with cataract also complain about glare from lights when driving at dusk or in the dark. Determined to restore his vision, Mike discovered Optegra and secured a consultation within two weeks. Mr Alex shortt, consultant ophthalmic surgeon at Optegra Eye Hospital surrey (right), says: ‘Mr Cockram had an advanced cataract in his left eye which caused a significant reduction in vision. ‘We were able to remove both cataracts in the same operation, which meant a shorter recovery time and less appointments for him. ‘so he was happily back on the tennis court within weeks.’ Mike adds: ‘I now have stunning, crisp, clear vision that I understand is way better than 20/20, by day or night. It’s something I’d hoped was possible but had not anticipated.’ Optegra offers NHs and private cataract surgery within weeks of referral.