Eye Hospital Closure Fears Grandmother

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I'm scared I'll lose my sight when Edinburgh eye hospital closes

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Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh will close for six months for repairs.

The building was deemed not fit for purpose in 2015 and is closing while repairs are carried out.

Sylvia Paton , 62 , has had complex eye conditions all her life.

She says she is scared of losing the last bit of her sight if an emergency happens during the closure.

Charity Sight Scotland said it was extremely concerned that the health and wellbeing of eye patients was overlooked once again.

NHS Lothian says the relocation of services from the Eye Pavilion is extremely complex’ and requires alternative spaces that provide the right clinical environment.

Chief executive Craig Spalding said: "The temporary closure of the eye hospital raises serious questions about patient care".

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