Will nhs operate on both eyes as I don't drive?
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My mother in law went the hospital and was diagnosed with cataracts in both eyes, and was told she would only be able to have one operated by the NHS as she didn't drive!!!
The other one would have to be done privately !!
Is this correct??
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jane75220 tony83909
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Siempre tony83909
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The usual issue for the NHS is the extent to which the cataracts affect your ability to carry out daily activities. In your mother-in-law's case they may think one operation will meet her needs. If this is not the case, it may be that your local Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) have set their own (more strict) criteria. While your mother-in-law may not be able to drive, the ability to read is at least as important and if she has other responsibilities these need to be brought to the attention of the hospital involved.
jane75220 Siempre
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since the ccg's took over our freedom and lives life is a misery
susan29674 tony83909
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mary268 tony83909
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I can only quote my own experience: I had cataracts on both eyes. My optician referred me to a consultant and I had one eye done and the second one two weeks later. This was on the NHS. I don't drive and there was never any suggestion that not being a driver would affect the decision to operate.
susan29674 mary268
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