"Worried"

I had a cataract removed in Liverpool almost three weeks ago. My experience with the reception and other ancillary staff was positive; they were friendly and efficient.

However, the actual operation was conducted in a conveyor-belt like manner. I was with the surgeon for approximately eleven minutes, ten of which I was being operated on. If I had not spoken to the surgeon I would have had no verbal interaction at all. When I sat up after treatment, the surgeon had already left the operating theatre which nonplussed me.

The operation, to my great surprise, was so painful that my back arched. Luckily, I think I was held down. Since then my cheek has been swollen, my eyes bloodshot and my eye sockets feel as if I have been punched in the eye. I have white flashes in the corner of my eye which can be very disturbing.

My vision is worse than before the operation. I knew the procedure was to remove the cataract not improve vision but I did not expect my vision to deteriorate. Reading is more difficult. I cannot see my watch, I put peanut butter into my breakfast cereal instead of honey. I intend to change my lightbulbs to stronger power in the hope that this will help.

I arranged a review where, after examination, I was given more steroid eye drops. I was not reassured that my vision would improve.

I live alone with no family or social support and I worry for my future wellbeing.