I told countless patients it can happen to anyone - then it happened to me"I remember thinking, how can this be happening to me?" ‌The 48-year-old father-of-two said he had told "countless patients over the years that it can happen to anyone" – and then it happened to him, leaving him "devastated". Mfazo said he loves his job due to the way he can instantly transform his patients' sight, and in doing so, improve their lives. I gave her laser eye surgery and she left the theatre in tears being able to see for the first time without glasses." Now, 20 months since the cataract surgery, Mfazo said the relief and effects remain profound.