Yvonne Fuller My Cataract Experience by former BMJ Artist

I had successful lens replacement surgery for cataracts in 2006. New revolutionary TETRAFLEX lenses were used and I now am able to draw, paint and drive without glasses. I made these paintings as a record of my experience. I was an artist / illustrator for the British Medical Journal, BMJ, 1989-90.

The music is by Monteverdi and the Tenor is Hugues Cuenod

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[CatBlackGallery]

Thanks for posting this very informative video. How are you getting on with the lenses?

[CharlotteinWeimar]

@CatBlackGallery Five and a half years on and fortunately still very well indeed. I am so glad the video was helpful.

[marlyharris]

What a brilliantly conceived tale. Plus the delight of hearing Cuenod (who's 108 and probably doesn't need to wear glasses). I am ambivalent, however, as friends warn me that since I have macular degeneration, the cataract removal (both eyes) may exacerbate the condition and lead to blindness. It's a huge decision for me. I am a silversmith and loss of vision is too terrible to even consider. I'm happy for your successful conclusion.

[CharlotteinWeimar]

@marlyharris Thank you for such an appreciative comment. I have been extraordinarily fortunate with the Tetraflex lenses. Also, I had cataracts which just affected the lenses and I had no retinal problems, so you are right to be cautious. I sincerely hope you get the best possible advice and that you will be successfully treated in whichever is the best way for you. Do let me know, and all good wishes.

[Enfantdepluie]

what kind of lens did the surgeon put into your eye? Was it for distance, intermediate or close-up vision?

[CharlotteinWeimar]

The lenses are Tetraflex, which means they are flexible. They move slightly, enabling focusing for all situations, distance, intermediate and close-up. I only need to wear glasses occasionally for close-up work in poor light.

[marlyharris]

@basenjidiva

What a fabulous sense of humor you have!

[hedgechair]

Sorry! I should have looked at your site.

I think I heard you in Callisto at Glyndebourne in about 1968. Cuenod sang "Linfea" May have met in London 72/73? Small but infinite world!

[hedgechair]

Good to hear M. Cuenod etc. Your name Yvonne Fuller, takes me back some long time. Are you a singer as well as artist?

Did you sing at Glyndebourne in the late sixties? Or perhaps I met you at the RCM a little later. Blessings.

[agingbeauty]

This is both fascinating and joyful. What a blessing that you,an artist, were able to got these lenses! The exquisite music expresses this transformation of sight ! Thank you for this,

 C.P.

[borbos75]

I had cataracts at the age of 14 and since the surgery my vision got better than I can ever recal