Mike Tyner wrote[QUOTE] Beg to differ. I see cataracts causing flare at least once a week.[/QUOTE] What you are calling flare doesnt appear to be the effect I am getting. And none of the official web sites on cataracts mentions flares either. [QUOTE] Everybody gets cataracts if they live long enough.[/QUOTE] The bulk of my relos make it into their 90s and not one of them has ever had a cataract. [QUOTE] Your phone consultant was saying you aren't ready for surgery yet.[/QUOTE] Nope, she was saying that I need to see a doctor so the doctor can work out why I am getting that effect. She explicitly said it wasnt a cataract, tho it remains to be seen if that proves to be correct after an eye exam. [QUOTE] See the optometrist for a dilated examination first.[/QUOTE] Made the appointment this am, he's away on a course for 3 days and is booked up for 3 weeks. I am first in line for a cancellation, looks like it should be on Thursday.