Jill: “I’m cataract free with colour and clarity back in my life”

When choosing where to have my cataract operation, I just knew it had to be Moorfields Private. Its reputation preceded it, so I knew I’d be in the care of top ophthalmologists, using the latest cutting-edge equipment. And while cataract operations are performed all the time, every operation has risks: I felt by going to Moorfields I’d have the best chance of a successful outcome.

I travel a lot and Moorfields was able to book an appointment between trips. While I’m not normally a nervous person, anything to do with your eyes is crucial, so I was nervous before my first operation. I needn’t have worried though, as my ophthalmologist consultant, anaesthetist and nurses were all excellent, putting me at ease, explaining how everything would work and allaying all my fears.

The first time I woke up after my operation and looked at the picture in my bedroom, I realised I could see all the colours, which was a eureka moment for me. I could now see without needing glasses. Just being able to see clearly was magical; it was absolutely incredible. The clarity and vivid colours of everything is something I appreciate all the time. I still wake up and remember the first time I saw it clearly.

I would recommend Moorfields Private 100%. The operation didn’t just fix the cataract: it made my eyes better than ever. I’m cataract free, with colour and clarity back in my life.

I wish I’d done it sooner.