"Grateful for surgery which completely changed my life"

I have had serious vision problems since childhood. My vision was very poor, which made my life very difficult. Four months ago I underwent cataract surgery in my left eye. I've written before on Care Opinion about how much it changed my life.

A week ago I had cataract surgery in my other eye. Now I can see even better, even though it seemed impossible. I see in a broader perspective (before, I had almost no vision in my right eye). I notice details that I didn't even know existed before. I can see everything that is far away from me. And - what is very important for me - my eyes don't hurt when I read, crochet or work on the computer for longer periods of time.

I owe all this to Dr Wilson (the Cataract Unit at Queen Margaret Hospital). Dr Wilson performed the surgery in a very professional manner. It is clear that this doctor has extensive knowledge and excellent skills to perform this type of difficult surgery. Nothing hurt and I didn't feel any discomfort. I was impressed with Dr Wilson's skill and professionalism.

Thank you very much to Dr Wilson for such a wonderful surgery and also for his approach to patients. The doctor is very polite, empathetic, patient, and has a great sense of humour. This made me feel good and safe in the Cataract Unit.

I also owe my well-being to the very nice and friendly nurses who took care of me. I'm very sorry, but I don't remember their first names. The nurse who interviewed me and put drops in my eyes had the surname Grzesinski (they were Polish by origin, and since I am also Polish, I remember the surname. Unfortunately, not their name. I'm sorry). Nurse Grzesinski was accompanied by a student nurse. Both were great. Cool and smiling nurses.

I would also like to thank everyone who was present during my surgery - the doctor who was on internship and assisted Dr Wilson, the anaesthesiologist, nurses and other people who helped. Thank you to the lovely staff member at the registration desk.

I will always be very grateful for this surgery, which completely changed my life. I wish all the staff at the Cataract Unit at Queen Margaret Hospital all the best.