AN ALTRINCHAM woman's eye problems are a thing of the past - after she was diagnosed with a cataract when only in her 40s.

Lisa Hermann was referred to Optegra Eye Hospital Manchester suffering from watering eyes and deteriorating vision.

A consultant surgeon informed her that – despite only being in her 40s – she had a cataract.

Lisa’s cataract was impacting her vision to such a degree that it was removed straight away, and she was also told she had a cataract in her second eye – though this was in its early stages. Within 18 months, that also required removal.

Consultant ophthalmic surgeon Mr. Mahmood at Optegra Eye Hospital Manchester said: “We are noticing that we are diagnosing cataracts in more and more younger patients.

"No longer is this something which only affects people in their 70s or 80s, so it is important that people are aware of symptoms and can be checked if their eye sight changes. Cloudy vision is a key indicator and also noticing glare from bright lights when driving.”

After the shock of her vision deteriorating so quickly, Lisa is now delighted with the outcome. Having worn glasses since she was just two years old when she had a lazy eye and a squint, she says the morning after her cataract procedure was the first time she could remember not having to put spectacles on straight away.

Thanks to her new found vision, Lisa who is now 50, is planning to learn to drive.