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World Book Day: Celebrity style expert shares vision health warning as one million+ struggle to read
Celebrity author and renowned style expert Nicky Hambleton-Jones, famed for her roles on Channel 4’s 10 Years Younger and Drop A Decade on This Morning, is calling on people over 50 to prioritise their eye health and get tested for cataracts—one of the leading causes of vision impairment…
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SpaMedica to showcase ‘brilliant detail’ at 100% Optical 2025
Expert sessions from SpaMedica’s Professor Christine Purslow and Dr Alex Silvester will look at future innovation in cataract surgery, and the critical collaboration between optometry and ophthalmology Freedom Vision by SpaMedica to showcase the world’s first AI-designed intraocular lens Unforgettable weekend getaway on offer for visitors to the…
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MP visits SpaMedica Taunton
MP for Taunton and Wellington, Gideon Amos, visits new eye hospital in Taunton The new clinic will reduce local waiting times for cataract surgery to just 4-8 weeks MP says hospital “is a major step forward in giving constituents access to the treatment they need” A state-of-the-art eye…
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New SpaMedica eye hospital opens in Cambridge city centre
New SpaMedica eye hospital will specialise in NHS cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and treatment for wet AMD Patients can ask for a referral directly from their optician or GP 98% of patients who reviewed SpaMedica on the NHS website gave the provider a five-star rating Residents of…
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Love is in the air… and experts say it’s good for your health!
Relationship therapist reveals physical and mental health benefits of being in love Says being in love can encourage healthier habits Leading UK eye health experts SpaMedica explain how love can positively impact sight It turns out love really can be the best medicine – not just for your…
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SpaMedica launches pre-reg training programme to support future generations of optometrists
SpaMedica is partnering with Vision Express to offer pre-registration training placements to 150 aspiring optometrists. Trainees will have the opportunity to shadow SpaMedica’s clinical teams and in-house optometrists as they treat patients with a variety of eye conditions, including cataracts and wet AMD. Hospital Eye Service is a…
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MP visits SpaMedica Sale
MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East, Mike Kane, visits new SpaMedica eye hospital in Sale Treatments include NHS cataract surgery and YAG laser capsulotomy, with waiting times of just 4-8 weeks MP says the hospital will make a “significant difference to constituents” A state-of-the-art eye hospital specialising in…
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SpaMedica opens new diagnostic clinic on the Isle of Wight, bringing cataract care closer to home for local NHS patients
SpaMedica, the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS cataract surgery, is opening a new cataract clinic on the Isle of Wight. Based in Newport, the clinic will enable patients to attend their pre and postoperative appointments without having to travel to the mainland, saving time and money on…
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SpaMedica Chelmsford is on the move
SpaMedica Chelmsford has recently re-located to a brand-new, state-of-the-art eye hospital. Since opening in April 2019, SpaMedica Chelmsford has successfully treated thousands of NHS patients, and now more people are set to benefit from its services, which include cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and treatment for age-related macular…
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Sandie can see clearly again after surgery at SpaMedica leaves her with “crystal clear” vision
71-year-old Sandie Edwards, who lives in Winchester, Hampshire, underwent surgery as an NHS patient at the SpaMedica hospital in Southampton and says she can’t wait to see her heartthrob, Marti Pellow, again without having to squint at him! Sandie had worn glasses for a couple of years when…
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Local MP leads opening ceremony for SpaMedica Portsmouth
MP for Portsmouth North, Amanda Martin, attends a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open SpaMedica’s latest location New hospital will provide NHS cataract surgery and treatment for other common eye conditions in just 4-8 weeks MP says “constituents will benefit from this fantastic facility” A state-of-the-art eye hospital…
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Patient regains clear vision following “life-changing” surgery
After a Christmas Day hit-and-run in 1981 left Jan Kelly with a debilitating eye injury, she spent 43 years living in a “veil of fog.” Now, at 74, she is preparing to celebrate her first clear-sighted Christmas thanks to successful cataract surgery at SpaMedica. Jan Kelly experienced devastating…
