https://stokeeyeclinic.com/articles Patient guides to cataract surgery, lens implants, eyelid surgery and private eye care in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. en-GB https://stokeeyeclinic.com/articles/what-to-expect-on-the-day-of-cataract-surgery https://stokeeyeclinic.com/articles/what-to-expect-on-the-day-of-cataract-surgery From arriving at the clinic to being driven home a few hours later — exactly what happens on the day of your cataract operation. Cataract surgery Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://stokeeyeclinic.com/articles/choosing-between-monofocal-edof-and-multifocal-lenses https://stokeeyeclinic.com/articles/choosing-between-monofocal-edof-and-multifocal-lenses The lens implant you choose shapes the vision you live with afterwards. Here is how the main options compare in plain English. Cataract surgery Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://stokeeyeclinic.com/articles/why-does-my-eye-water-constantly https://stokeeyeclinic.com/articles/why-does-my-eye-water-constantly A permanently watering eye is rarely 'just one of those things'. Most causes are identifiable and treatable. Eye health Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://stokeeyeclinic.com/articles/do-i-need-surgery-for-a-droopy-eyelid https://stokeeyeclinic.com/articles/do-i-need-surgery-for-a-droopy-eyelid Heavy upper lids can be skin, muscle, or both. Knowing which one you have decides whether surgery will help. Eyelid surgery Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://stokeeyeclinic.com/articles/cataract-surgery-recovery-week-by-week https://stokeeyeclinic.com/articles/cataract-surgery-recovery-week-by-week What is normal on day one, week one and month one after cataract surgery — and the warning signs that need a call. Cataract surgery Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://stokeeyeclinic.com/articles/private-eye-care-in-staffordshire-how-referrals-work https://stokeeyeclinic.com/articles/private-eye-care-in-staffordshire-how-referrals-work You do not need a GP referral to be seen privately. Here is how each route works, and what it costs. Your appointment Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://stokeeyeclinic.com/articles/cataracts-and-driving-dvla-vision-standards https://stokeeyeclinic.com/articles/cataracts-and-driving-dvla-vision-standards Glare from oncoming headlights is often the first sign a cataract is affecting your driving. Here is what the DVLA actually requires. Cataract surgery Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://stokeeyeclinic.com/articles/optician-or-ophthalmologist-when-to-be-referred https://stokeeyeclinic.com/articles/optician-or-ophthalmologist-when-to-be-referred Who does what in eye care, and the symptoms that mean you should see a consultant rather than wait for your next sight test. Eye health Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://stokeeyeclinic.com/articles/choosing-a-private-eye-surgeon-in-staffordshire https://stokeeyeclinic.com/articles/choosing-a-private-eye-surgeon-in-staffordshire The questions worth asking before you commit — who actually operates, what the fee covers, and what happens if something needs sorting afterwards. Private eye care Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://stokeeyeclinic.com/articles/eyelid-surgery-recovery-what-to-expect https://stokeeyeclinic.com/articles/eyelid-surgery-recovery-what-to-expect Bruising, stitches and when you will look yourself again — a realistic timeline after upper lid or ptosis surgery. Eyelid surgery Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT