GP has told me I need to go private to have cataracts surgery

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It seems like they will only do surgery if it gets so bad you are loosing your eye sight, by this time it's too late! It's surgery that isn't too expensive and has a great success rate so it should be readily available.

I did work for over 30 years, always paid my stamp in return for cradle to grave health care, but I don't think the government are sticking to their side of the contract.

Thanks Ididthattoo, I am doing something similar at the moment. But I know I am much better off than many pensioners, I do worry for ones without the funds or the get up and go who will just accept going blind.