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Employees at SpaMedica, the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS cataract surgery, have been praised by a leading sight loss charity after working to raise an impressive £32,980 for causes close to their hearts this year. The funds were collected through a variety of activities organised by employees…
100% of AMD patients referred to SpaMedica are offered an assessment within 14 days of referral. With an estimated two million people currently living with sight loss in the UK, SpaMedica is making eye health services more accessible for NHS patients by expanding both its range of services…
More than 40% of people with cataracts struggle to drive according to new data released ahead of Road Safety Week (17-23rd November 2024). The UK’s leading independent provider of NHS cataract surgery, SpaMedica, has published new figures from a survey of more than 12,000 cataract patients, which show…
Residents of Greater Manchester can access NHS cataract surgery closer to home, thanks to the opening of a brand new, state-of-the-art eye hospital in Sale. SpaMedica, one of the country’s leading independent providers of NHS eye health services, is welcoming patients to its new hospital at Dovecote House…
SpaMedica is marking the fifth birthday of its Preston hospital, celebrating half a decade of industry-leading patient care in Central Lancashire, and a commitment to investing in the next generation of optical professionals. The Preston clinic, centrally located in Albert Edward House, provides cataract surgery for local NHS…
Patients will benefit from high quality care and quick access to treatment at SpaMedica’s 60th hospital. Residents of Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset can access NHS cataract surgery closer to home, thanks to the opening of a brand new, state-of-the-art eye hospital in Swindon. SpaMedica, one of…
One in four people living with cataracts feel unsafe because they can’t see properly, according to a recent survey carried out by SpaMedica, the UK’s largest independent provider of NHS cataract surgery. The survey of over 4,500 patients shows that more than a third also feel upset or…
For most people, cataracts are something they may expect to happen later in life – after all, the average age cataract surgery is carried out in the UK is 76. But as 54-year-old Rob Fellows recently discovered, that isn’t necessarily the case, and his diagnosis of Type 2…
Five-star care at Watford eye hospital for 61-year old whose deteriorating vision put job in jeopardy A 61-year-old pharmacy technician has told how cataract surgery restored her confidence in her job. Cataracts often hinder people’s ability to carry out daily activities, such as driving, performing household chores and…
A new SpaMedica eye hospital is now open in Luton, providing high quality and personalised care to local NHS patients. The state-of-the-art SpaMedica clinic on Capability Green specialises in cataract surgery and offers appointments in just four to eight weeks, compared to a national target of 18 weeks….
In the world of ophthalmology, the role of a consultant extends far beyond patient care. For some, it also encompasses the critical task of training the next generation of surgeons. At SpaMedica, one of the UK’s leading providers of NHS cataract surgery, Mfazo Hove’s passion for teaching is…
Cataract surgery can be life-changing – but immediately after surgery it’s likely you’ll need to tweak your health and beauty routine to help your eye recover safely and well. Keeping bacteria out of the eye, to avoid infections and reduce any complications is vital. Keep reading for 10…