The first woman to have cataract surgery at a new Gateshead clinic has explained it's made a "glorious" difference to her vision - and she's now set to head back to have her second eye done next week.
Mary Scott, 73 and from Swalwell, had noticed her vision deteriorating over the years - and knew she had cataracts - but hadn't appreciated the difference surgery would make.
Eye procedures are among those with the longest NHS waiting lists - and the health service is working hard to get as many people operated on as quickly as possible.
