Gateshead
The Edge, Fifth Avenue, Team Valley, Gateshead, NE11 0XA
The Edge, Fifth Avenue, Team Valley, Gateshead, NE11 0XA
Opening hours:
Mon to Fri 8:00 - 18:00
Tel: 0330 058 4280
SpaMedica Gateshead is a modern, state-of-the-art facility, which opened in September 2021. Our hospital facilities here are first-class and equipped with the latest technology.
We look forward to welcoming you to SpaMedica Gateshead. The team here will always welcome you with a smile and answer any questions you have about your appointment or surgery.
Getting treatment
How to find us
Our hospital is located to the South of Gateshead, located on Fifth Avenue. Fifth Avenue can be accessed from Earlsway. There is a main entrance to SpaMedica Gateshead which is located off Fifth Avenue to your left. As you enter SpaMedica Gateshead on site car parking facilities are available and access is from the main entrance which is clearly signed. There are designated car parking spaces for disabled patients, which are only a short walking distance to the main entrance. The car parking facilities are free of charge. The SpaMedica hospital is located on the ground floor.
The nearest bus stop to SpaMedica Gateshead is located on Eastern Ave. This bus stop is a three-minute walk away from the hospital. The number 929 and S838 and they have a frequent service. For more information on bus times or other services, please visit www.bustimes.org/localities/gateshead/
The nearest train station is Dunston train station, which is located on Ellison Road. The distance from the station and the hospital is approximately 2.9 miles. For train times/connections please call 03457 484950 or visit the National Rail Journey Planner by clicking here
If you live in England, all you need to do is let your optician or GP know which healthcare provider and hospital location you would like to have your cataract treatment at, and they’ll send a referral to your chosen provider. You should hear back from your provider within two to three weeks following your referral. If you haven’t heard anything after this point, we recommend contacting the person who referred you—this will be your optician or GP—to check on the status of your referral.
Giving you local access to the highest standards of care. With over 61 hospitals nationwide, all rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, SpaMedica is the largest independent provider of NHS cataract treatment in the UK. Our experts will ensure you feel comfortable and confident from diagnosis to recovery. Having partnered with the NHS for over 15 years, we proudly support thousands of patients every month with ophthalmic conditions.
The only suitable treatment for cataracts is surgery. It is one of the safest surgeries you can have and is also the most common operation performed in the UK today, taking up to only 20 minutes for routine cases. The cloudy lens is removed and replaced with an artificial lens (implant). This is normally done under a local anaesthetic using eye drops to numb the eye.
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Frequently asked questions
Cataracts are a clouding of the lens in the eye which can cause blurry vision and difficulty seeing in low light conditions.
Common symptoms of cataracts include blurry or cloudy vision difficulty seeing at night sensitivity to glare and faded colors.
A Yag Laser Capsulotomy is a procedure used to treat a cloudy capsule behind the lens that may develop after cataract surgery. The laser creates a hole in the capsule to improve vision.
Age Related Macular Degeneration is not preventable but certain lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables not smoking and protecting your eyes from UV rays can help lower the risk of developing the condition.
Age Related Macular Degeneration is a progressive eye condition that affects the macula causing loss of central vision.