I would like to thank the staff at the Sussex Eye Hospital, Brighton.

Having recently undergone a minor but delicate operation for cataract, I have to say everyone from surgeons and nurses to porters and ancillary staff was unfailingly helpful and efficient.

With criticism of the NHS reaching the point of hysteria, it is as well sometimes to reflect that most patients are better cared for in general terms than some would have us believe.

At no time did I consider going to France or Germany.

-R M Comber, Lindfield