Sight improving surgery for husband and wife

Sight improving surgery for husband and wife

A husband and wife have both had the same sight-saving surgeries at the same clinic – just weeks apart from each other.

Janet and Ray Spinks were told by their optometrist that they had both developed cataracts and needed surgery at the same time.

Both were referred to Newmedica’s ophthalmology clinic in Hampshire, to have their right eyes operated on. Ray returned to the clinic, based in the Solent Business Park in Whiteley, seven weeks later to have his left eye done.

Aby Jacob, the consultant who carried out Ray’s surgery, said: ‘It’s not often you get a married couple attend the clinic in such short succession for the same surgery, but we’re pleased we could help them both by removing the cataracts and improving their vision. Mr and Mrs Spinks were lovely patients and I’m so glad that they’re both recovering well after surgery.

‘We pride ourselves in delivering patient first care by supporting everyone who walks through our doors with the best experience possible. For cataract surgery, we use a high quality monofocal lens as standard for all our patients, to ensure they receive the best long-term outcome. It’s a quick and easy procedure, and we encourage everyone to get their eyes checked as soon as they can if they have any concerns.’

Ray, 84, said: ‘The clinic had a nice, family atmosphere, and all the staff were professional and friendly which made me feel at ease. I would absolutely urge anyone who was nervous about having the surgery to have it done.

‘It’s amazing what they can do, as you don’t feel anything at all. If you leave it, your sight will deteriorate even more, so it’s worth getting checked as soon as possible.

‘My eyes had gradually got worse over time, and the improvement to both after my surgery has been brilliant. I have a workshop at the bottom of the garden and love getting creative, and my newly improved sight will help me to continue to do so.’

Janet, 79, added: ‘I love reading and doing word puzzles, and my sight now compared to before the surgery has been amazing, so I’m looking forward to enjoying these activities with much clearer vision.’

Newmedica is a leading provider of NHS-funded and private ophthalmology services, founded by a former eye patient and leading ophthalmologist. Further information about Newmedica Hampshire, based at Solent Business Park, is available at newmedica.co.uk/clinics/hampshire