Today I sent for cataract pre-assessment at our local hospital. I had to have all the usual measuring etc.,which with all the sitting around waiting took one and a half hours. But first of all the nurse took my BP which was 2009/108! Absolutely no surprise there as I have “white coat hypertension” ! She then have me a letter for my GP.So that they can verify my “white coat status.Anyway I then saw,the consultant who have me a very full explanation of the surgery and the risks. He then have me a slip of paper to hand to the receptionist who asked if I could come on the 26th November.I, said yes! So apart from my BPit was in and out in an hour and a half! With an appointment for surgery in one month!
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woohoo, that is good news:partying_face: I know of so many who’ve had the procedure and wished they’d had it done sooner, its so quick and easy. Hope all goes well for you too 
Lorraine
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That’s service for you . I’ve recently had a routine eye test and have early signs of cataracts. Look forward to hearing how you get on. I know a few people who have had that operation and wished they had it done earlier.
Hope it goes well for you.
Regards Sue
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Yay. Not long to wait at all. My mum had her cataracts done and it has made a massive difference for her.
Not a bad service at all by the sounds of it.
Look forward to hearing how you get on…
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That is wonderful and indeed something worth celebrating.
Wishing you all the best for surgery in a month’s time 
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Thank you all.for your good wishes! Iwill. give you updates once I have the surgery!
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No wonder you’ve got white coat syndrome if you had to wait for an hour and ½! Have you thought of asking for your BP to be measured as soon as you arrive? So your adrenalin and cortisol levels haven’t increased yet?
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