As a GP, I am well aware of the efficiency and quality of service of Brighton's Eye Hospital, having referred many patients there.

I recently had the misfortune to suffer a little problem myself.

I took advantage of the Eye Hospital's A&E department and was delighted with the attention, service and general attitude of everyone I came into contact with during four visits.

Many thanks to the doctors, from the consultant down, who were kindness personified, as were all the staff who had to put up with this crotchety old doctor.

This jewel of a hospital is soon going to be demolished and it will become part of the Royal Sussex County Hospital. Of course, the sad reason is money - as usual.

My goodness, we will miss the old place when it has gone.

-Dr David Gordon, Shoreham-by-Sea