Ms Tahmina Pearsall

Written by a patient at Optegra Eye Hospital North London

I don’t know if my experience is unusual but my cataracts caused my sight to deteriorate very rapidly. I quickly became someone I didn’t recognize. Simple pleasures such as walking the dog, preparing a meal, watching a favourite television programme, going to an art class, enjoying the garden, walking down the street and greeting a neighbour, were all taken from me. Looking back I realise how difficult it was to interact with other people, as I was unable to ‘read’ their faces. Knowing how concerned my family and friends were for me was hard. I was in a very dark place. Then a dear friend suggested that I should meet Tahmina and everything changed - extraordinary things began to happen in very quick succession! I was reassured that my sight could be restored by fitting new lenses in my eyes, and that it was a straightforward and pain free procedure. Tahmina, and her team, with their warmth, expertise and professionalism made it all so easy. Now I‘m experiencing the best vision that I’ve had for over 50 years. I can see into the distance and happily read without glasses. I can drive again - I’m no longer trapped at home. I’m working on my fitness and taking the dog on long country walks without fear of falling over. The diary is full of social events, with neglected friends coming round for meals. I’ve started a new art class. I love looking up at the night sky and seeing the constellations again, saying hello to the moon, watching the birds in the trees as well as listening to their song. The garden feels so wonderful now I can see it all again. The very best though is the change in colours that I now see through my shiny, clear lenses! The world is so full of such beautiful shades that I haven’t seen for a while. I can gaze up for a long time just getting lost in the blueness of the sky. As I write this I have a bowl of spring bulbs by my back door. The irises are in full flower – the bluest of blues with painted patterns of gold and white on the petals. Each time I look at them I give thanks to Tahmina as a few months ago I could not have appreciated their sublime colour or the intricacy of their petals. Spring is on its way and with it comes a newfound hope that my newly restored eyes have brought me. The winter darkness is turning to bright summer sunshine full of boundless possibilities.

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Written by a patient at Whipps Cross University Hospital

I found DrPearsall a very warm down to earth person. I had a trab procedure done on Monday, I was naturally nervous , but we had great music playing. Beach boys, Lulu, Frank Sunatra and many more. This brought back memories of my going to discos and parties with the family. In the end I realised I was tapping my fingers in time with the music, and unaware what was taking place I think the idea of enjoyable music a great help. I think Dr Pearsall’s idea is a great one and recommend it. Patricia Fennessy

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Written by a patient at Optegra Eye Hospital North London

Thank you and your team for the prompt and efficient cataract treatments that you undertook at Optegra clinic in Colindale, by referral from NHS. I have not experienced any after-effects and my eyesight is much improved. I suffer with Parkinson’s disease and was trembling throughout the surgical procedure, but there was no need for anxiety. My treatment was relatively quick, painless and appears to have been successful for both eyes. I would recommend you to other potential patients.

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Written by a patient at Spire London East Hospital

Very professional and at the same time friendly Doctor who was able to reassure me that my concerns were appropriately assessed. Very pleased to recommend Ms Pearsall

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Written by a member of staff at Whipps Cross University Hospital

Excellent advice, really thorough & went out of her way to help me which was very kind!

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