‘I got my life back after cataract removal’ A County Cork pensioner has urged anyone suffering from cataracts to use a cross-border scheme for treatment. Brendan Brennan, (74), from Macroom says he has got his life back after taking the decision to travel to Belfast’s Cathedral Eye Clinic to have cataracts removed from both eyes. …
The sun light fell into the room from the window above the table and onto Jeanette Thompson’s smiling face, unable to disguise her happiness. The retired seamstress was delighted after having lens replacement surgery here at Cathedral Eye Clinic. Spending half her life in Spain, she has now taken control of her life again. Jeanette’s …
Liesl Parker’s quality of vision was deteriorating rapidly, to the point where she was finding it difficult to teach and complete everyday tasks. Liesl called in last month to discuss the impact of her procedure at Cathedral Eye Clinic. Liesl Parker | Cathedral Eye Clinic #ICYMI Liesl Parker's quality of vision was deteriorating rapidly, …
I had cataract surgery at Cathedral Eye Clinic. Before I underwent the procedure, I had difficult with a number of activities. Driving was difficult, and I didn’t have any confidence when climbing steps or flights of stairs. Reading was becoming very difficult, and I had to rely a lot upon my daughters to get around …
John Casey, from Co. Kerry, was able to avoid waiting two and a half years for his cataract procedure when he availed of the Cross Border Directive with Cathedral Eye Clinic. Mr Casey tells us why he chose the Clinic, what his experience was and how he couldn’t believe the results! Mr John Casey – …
Terry Lynch recently had treatment for cataracts at Cathedral Eye Clinic. Once very active and running mini marathons, over the last few years Terry noticed her quality of life deteriorate due to the severity of her cataracts. “I have my life back now I can see!” Terry told us. If you live in the Republic …
“I live a very active and adventurous lifestyle, so I always dreaded glasses and contacts and the hassle that comes with them. When I was cycling in the wind and rain at up to 30MPH, I was concerned that my contact lenses were going to come out at any moment. When you are in a …
Cataract patient Larry Fogarty, tells us how he found about Cathedral Eye Clinic’s Cross Border Initiative and his thoughts on the whole process
I had lens replacement surgery at Cathedral Eye Clinic roughly one month ago. My vision wasn’t great, and continued to deteriorate throughout my life until I reached the point where I required glasses. This caused a lot of obstructions with my work – it was just a bit of a nightmare situation. It was really …
