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H E A LT H World title is the target after sight-saving eye surgery AN INTERNATIONAL AWARD-WINNING SHOOTER FEARED HE MIGHT HAVE TAKEN AIM FOR THE LAST TIME WHEN HE VIRTUALLY LOST ALL SIGHT IN HIS LEFT EYE. BUT FOLLOWING LASER SURGERY CARRIED OUT AT SPIRE LITTLE ASTON, IN SUTTON COLDFIELD, HE IS BACK IN ACTION Donovan Jenkin started shooting at the age of 10, and competes in Helice shooting – an offshoot of clay pigeon shooting – where targets with propellers are released from a series of ‘traps’. But where clays travel in a predictable direction, a Helice target has an unpredictable flight path. He was runner up in the 1990 English Open and won the Le Touquet Grand Prix in France in 1992 and won the Grand Prix de France in 1993 when he decided to take a break from the sport to concentrate on his ever-expanding landscaping business. When he decided to retire in 2016 he began competing again and was soon back to winning ways – adding another Le Touquet Grand Prix in 2017 to his honours list. But within weeks of that victory he began having problems with vision in his left eye and was advised to wear prescription glasses. However, the problem continued and it wasn’t long before he had lost virtually all sight from that eye. “I shoot from the left shoulder so I am left eye dominant – it looked like my shooting days were well and truly over,” he explained. It was discovered he had astigmatism and had surgery to fit a replacement lens that should have solved the problem. But the blurred vision quickly returned and he was advised to meet with ophthalmic consultant Mr Daniel Calladine at Spire Little Aston Hospital in Sutton Coldfield. Mr Calladine explained: “Mr Jenkin has undergone lens replacement surgery at another centre to help correct his distance vision and also reduce his astigmatism. “Technically the surgery had gone well but, unfortunately, he was left with residual astigmatism. This is not uncommon following refractive type lens surgery and can mean patients often have to go back to wearing glasses. “We were able to correct the astigmatism using an excimer laser which we brought into the centre as part of a £200,000 investment package. It meant we were able to reduce the astigmatism to practically zero while also altering the focus of his eye to improve his long distance vision. “I am delighted to say it was an excellent outcome and really gives him the eagle-eye vision he needs to take part in Helice shooting.” Six weeks after the operation Donovan was back in Le Touquet to win his third Grand Prix and then came second in the British Helice Grand Prix. He said: “It is remarkable. I thought my shooting days were over and here I am competing at International level again. Now I’m really looking forward to the World Championships. At Spire Eye Centre, the expert consultant ophthalmologists use some of the latest medical treatments for a wide range of eye problems, including eye disease such as diabetic retinopathy; conditions commonly associated with age such as cataracts and glaucoma; and correcting eyesight problems through laser eye surgery. On October 7, consultant ophthalmologist Mr Thomas Ressiniotis is offering expert advice on cataracts and glaucoma treatments available in the Spire Eye Centre. Call 0121 514 7034 to book your free mini virtual consultation. 64 www.jaimemagazine.com
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