Sarah was diagnosed with a cataract, which puzzled specialists because at 52 she was young for such a condition. She also had perfect sight in her left eye and she’d not suffered a recent head trauma or been on a course of steroids that might have triggered the cataract.
“I shouldn’t have worried because everyone at the clinic was so nice. From going into reception to having the surgery with my consultant, Mr Ayad Shafiq, they all spoke to me calmly and explained what would be happening. They were amazing. I’m so grateful to them."
Newmedica Newcastle is owned and led by run by Amanda Bargewell, Operations Director and a team of three local consultant ophthalmologists – Mr Gerard Ainsworth, Mr Ayad Shafiq and Mr Nicholas Wride.
Further information is available at www.newmedica.co.uk/clinics/newcastle or by calling 0191 406 0781.
If you think you have an eye condition, you should see your optician or GP for a detailed assessment. They’ll go through all the options available and tell you where you can have your treatment.
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I can’t fault the service at Newmedica. It was amazing. Everyone was so helpful, the surgery was so quick and efficient.
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‘I love cooking, and now I can actually see what I’m doing in the kitchen again. Suddenly I’m able to cook my older recipes with the family.
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I had a first-class experience and can’t praise the team enough. I have worn glasses for a long time but my sight is so clear and sharp.
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