Meet Elaine
Hi, I'm Elaine and I'm 67 years old. A few years ago I noticed simple daily activities such as reading and driving were becoming difficult due to a decline in my eyesight. I went to see my eye care professional who ran some simple tests and suggested I book in for cataract surgery. At first I was a little apprehensive about having eye surgery, but after going through it and seeing how uncomplicated and painless it is, I'm so glad I did it. I'm now able to get back to doing the things I love!
My eye care professional told me it is very common for people over the age of 65 to have cataracts. So if you or a loved one might be experiencing eyesight problems, please go and see an eye care professional. If you would like to learn more about my story and what's involved with cataract surgery, please watch this video.
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Working as a medical doctor, Medicine X founder, Kim Chilman-Blair realised that far too many people are confused about their diagnoses, their conditions, and their treatments. The language that doctors use, and what everyday people understand can be two totally different things.
Here at Medicine X, we believe that everyone should feel informed and empowered so they can engage with their doctors and be involved in making medical decisions. That’s why Medicine X isn’t just another boring and complicated fact sheet – we explain medical issues through stories based on real people. It’s relatable, simple, and gives you the information you need.
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