Cataract surgery, celebrated for its 75th anniversary by the NHS, is crucial for restoring vision by removing cloudy lenses from the eyes and replacing them with acrylic ones. Almost 50% of individuals over 60 experience cataracts, significantly affecting their eyesight. St Thomas' Hospital has played a pivotal role since it first offered the surgery in 1950, contributing to nearly one billion procedures worldwide. Patients John and Freda McBean shared positive experiences about their surgeries, expressing astonishment at the surgical advancements and the dedication of healthcare professionals caring for their vision.
I am already feeling better and can see more brightness than I could see before,
The surgery went beautifully and the experience was unbelievable.
I couldn't believe it when I was told I was one of the patients getting surgery around the anniversary.
It's amazing that over the course of my lifetime this operation has been finessed, and it's nice to be a part of the history of the hospital.
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