People with cataracts face ‘going blind’ on waiting lists

People suffering from poor vision because of cataracts are waiting on public lists so long they are in danger of going blind, it has been claimed.

One of the worst affected areas in Kerry is the South and West Municipal District which includes Kenmare, Dingle, Killorglin, and Milltown, with councillors calling for the resignation of Health Minister Simon Harris.

The issue of cataracts in Kerry has been raised in the past six months at the HSE South regional forum, the council area meeting, as well as in the Dáil where it was stated that people are waiting 18 months for the operation.