Case Studies

My New Lens Dislocated: A Case Study, I Had to Have Laser Treatment

An Accident at Work Detached My Retina!

“I don't really remember much about my accident – I suppose that's the way the brain copes with things like that. I think my workmates were more traumati...

Diabetes Damaged My Sight: Case Study

At 53, Paul does get frustrated at having to be so dependent on his wife and his two grown up children. “I have been diabetic for many years – I was diag...

I Had Cosmetic Surgery on My Eyelids

Up until six months ago, Angela was feeling old and jaded. “I was within a year of my 50th birthday and, although I still have quite a good figure, I wasn�...

I Had to Have Laser Treatment for RVO: A Case Study

Late last year, Ewan found he was having difficulty focusing on anything. “Whenever I tried to read or look someone in the face, I had the sensation of hav...

I Have a False Eye and Few People Notice: Case Study

Debs is an outgoing 35-year old who lives a full life; she has three children and works part time as a veterinary nurse near Peterborough. “I meet new peop...

My Lazy Eye Got Me Bulllied at School

Robert is in his early 30s and is looking relieved. “I have just been with my seven year-old son for his eye test and all is fine – I am so pleased,” h...

My Mum Has Macular Degeneration

Janine has just come back from her local library, where she has been picking up some audio books for her mother Carol. “Mum is doing really well and gainin...

My New Lens Dislocated: A Case Study

Julia was 72 when she had her first cataract operation. “I had found it difficult to see for more than a year and I was amazed that the day after the opera...

My Son is Colour Blind: Case Study

A table in Barbara’s lounge is filled with family photographs, showing her four grown up sons, three now married with children of their own. Pride of place...