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  • Image of SpaMedica nurse Irma Casale

    SpaMedica nurse returns from sight-saving assignment in Ethiopia with eye charity Orbis

    03 / 06 / 24

    Press release and photos are credited to Orbis UK / Adam Mengistu.Irma Casale, a nurse at SpaMedica, has returned from a one-week training programme in Ethiopia, using her annual leave to share vital skills with eye care professionals from across the country. In Ethiopia, it’s estimated that one…

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    ‘The biggest jump in confidence’: SpaMedica officially launches STEPS development programme for NHS trainee ophthalmologists

    31 / 05 / 24

    Leading eye health provider SpaMedica officially launched its industry-leading training programme as the ‘STEPS’ scheme, at the recent Royal College of Ophthalmology Congress – formalising the company’s commitment to training the next generation of ophthalmologists. STEPS – SpaMedica Training and Education Programme for Surgeons – aims to exceed…

  • How hayfever and allergies affect your eyes – our eye experts explain 

    28 / 05 / 24

    If you are one of the millions of hayfever sufferers in the UK, you will know the symptoms – like red, dry, and itchy eyes – can make you miserable. But what you might not know is exactly how hayfever affects eyes, how you can help yourself when…

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    Former footballer’s wife is living life in full colour following ‘marvellous’ cataract surgery at SpaMedica

    17 / 05 / 24

    Vision loss can be so gradual that it, ironically, often goes unnoticed. This was the case for 85-year-old Jennifer Hardwick, who lives in Yarm, North Yorkshire.   “I thought there was a problem with my washing machine,” she explains of her deteriorating sight. “I’d wash my jumpers, but when…

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    Is there any link between cataracts and Dementia?  

    15 / 05 / 24

    Having an eye condition, such as cataracts, can have a negative impact on your vision, your independence, and your overall quality of life. But can it also increase your risk of Dementia?  According to the Alzheimer’s Society, one in three people born in the UK today will develop…

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    New SpaMedica eye hospital opens in Carlisle, offering free NHS cataract surgery in just 4 to 8 weeks

    13 / 05 / 24

    A new, state-of-the-art eye hospital has opened in Carlisle, offering short waiting times and high-quality care to NHS patients requiring cataract surgery and YAG laser capsulotomy.  SpaMedica, one of the UK’s leading providers of NHS eye services, recently opened its new site on Port Road in Carlisle. The hospital…

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    Now open in Worcester: new SpaMedica eye hospital welcomes NHS patients

    27 / 03 / 24

    Residents from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire can choose to be treated at new SpaMedica hospital, benefiting from appointments in just four to eight weeks. A brand new, state-of-the-art eye hospital has opened its doors in Worcester, welcoming NHS patients from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire who require cataract surgery…

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    Top 5 Vitamins for Maintaining Good Eye Health, According to Ophthalmologists

    27 / 03 / 24

    The benefits of ensuring specific vitamins, minerals, and nutrients are included in your diet are countless. These are not only essential for overall health and wellbeing, but also for supporting eye health and vision. The most common eye conditions affected by poor nutrition include cataracts, Age-Related Macular Degeneration…

  • Picture of SpaMedica Dalston

    New eye hospital in Dalston offers NHS cataract surgery in just 4-8 weeks

    26 / 03 / 24

    Patients to benefit from high-quality care and significantly reduced waiting times at latest SpaMedica hospital A brand-new eye hospital has opened its doors in Dalston, bringing care closer to home for patients who live in Hackney and the surrounding areas. Specialising in NHS cataract surgery, SpaMedica Dalston offers…

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    SpaMedica achieves its 13th ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating

    11 / 03 / 24

    All 35 SpaMedica hospitals inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have been rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’, consolidating the company’s reputation as a leading provider of NHS cataract surgery. SpaMedica’s hospitals in Doncaster and Newcastle-under-Lyme are the latest to receive the CQC’s highest rating, taking the total…

  • Picture of SpaMedica patient Audley Byfield

    Life-threatening sepsis infection prompts Colchester resident to have ‘amazing’ cataract surgery

    23 / 02 / 24

    For the first time in over 20 years, retiree – and cancer survivor – Audley Byfield is enjoying clear vision without glasses. As a former electronics technician, Audley has always understood the importance of looking after his eyes – but it was only after a life-threatening sepsis infection…

  • SpaMedica Haydock

    Haydock is home to new SpaMedica eye hospital

    23 / 02 / 24

    A new, state-of-the-art eye hospital has opened its doors in Haydock, St Helens, welcoming NHS patients who require cataract surgery and YAG laser capsulotomy. The newest addition to the SpaMedica family – one of the country’s leading providers of NHS eye services – is located at The Parks….