By Jo Macfarlane for The Mail on Sunday
Published: 08:32 BST, 7 April 2019 | Updated: 08:33 BST, 7 April 2019
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EastEnders actress June Brown has revealed she is going blind, just two years after a ‘miracle’ operation to save her sight was performed by a controversial eye surgeon.
The pioneering procedure was carried out by Harley Street ophthalmologist Bobby Qureshi, who is currently appearing before a medical disciplinary panel over a catalogue of allegations of dishonesty and misconduct, which were exposed following an investigation by The Mail on Sunday.
Since January, the tribunal has been hearing evidence from 26 patients treated by Mr Qureshi at his private London Eye Hospital, which is now in administration.
EastEnders actress June Brown has revealed she is going blind, just two years after a ‘miracle’ operation to save her sight was performed by a controversial eye surgeon
Many of the patients, who suffer from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), were given the same EyeMax lenses as Ms Brown.
These lenses were designed by Mr Qureshi to delay the progression of the incurable condition.
But patients told the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service panel in
