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★★★☆☆

Mostly excellent but ...

I had a cataract in my right eye that had reduced the visual acuity in both eyes. Vision very impaired. The surgeon wanted to remove the lens, but also also wanted to make laser holes in the angle of BOTH eyes because
I had a small glaucoma Rt eye that had been static since it happened. There seemed to be a further bleed in the back of the right eye so I would need an ILEA injection that might cause a further (probaby) small bleed, Downside laser treatment might cause a major bleed in either eye that would require an A&E visit to Dudley Rd Hosp. Using urotherapy (drop of own urine daily for 21 days) the cataract cleared acuity now 6/6 in both eyes - I even threaded fine needles - haven't been able to for years! - but he still wanted to remove the lens!

Posted by Genevieve Hibbs MPH PhD
on February 3, 2023

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