Worn spectacles on an occasional basis from age 40 but needed them more and more from age 60 and needed a new prescription every year or so. Fed up with losing clarity of vision and constantly cleaning spectacles, which were already clean, so at age 69 went to a highly regarded ophthalmologist in UK who advised cataracts were becoming larger. Could have cataract surgery with the National Health Service but would still need spectacles. Decided to go private and, a year later, had refractive lens exchange laser surgery in both eyes for astigmatism, cataracts and macular degeneration in UK end April 2026 with a highly regarded surgeon. Opted for the Ziemer Z8 femtosecond laser system and Toric lenses. Very good results with N6 reading, excellent intermediate and clear distance. Over the course of 10-12 weeks noticed some very slight blurring, apparently due to lens not 100% lined up with pupil during healing, so back in UK for slight refinement to improve near vision to N5 and further clarity at distance. Very expensive (GBP 8,500) but excellent results with superb aftercare (all included). I will have another check-up next year to confirm all remains good or if any further refinement is required. Extremely pleased with the results
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