“I can barely see a thing now'
chiefs have been urged to deal with crippling waiting lists by a councillor who has been forced to wait almost six months for vital surgery to help him see.
Cllr Mooney, 66, who has limited sight, told the Glasgow Times: “I can barely see a thing now and the cataract is making everyday tasks even more difficult. “I’m not the only one in this position and I’ve heard from several people who are also experiencing ridiculous delays. They usually affect older people, but they can occur at any age and seriously affect a sufferer’s quality of life.
“Around 85% of people with sight loss are over 65 and I’m hearing from pensioners who have become too scared to leave the house because their cataracts have been allowed to get worse and worse.
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