Yesterday I have been diagnosed with Cataracts. The left eye cataracts has been cause by a “pigment change” meaning that it has come on within the last 6 months and is pretty bad. The right eye, is the more normal old man type of cataracts i.e. the lens is going milky. Otherwise both eyes seem very health.

The optician has referred me to an eye specialist and said because of my age and general fitness I should get priority, but did talk about a number of option. Having them done via the NHS but waiting a bit longer, going private and finally going private and having “ocular implants”, which could mean never having to wear glasses ever again.

I just wondered if anyone has any previous experience they can share.

Many thanks.