Working with community optometrists to improve vision
SpaMedica works in partnership with thousands of optometrists to deliver excellent care and support to each of our patients. We have a proven track record as a specialist provider of ophthalmology services, both for NHS and private patients. We are currently the largest NHS cataract surgery provider in the UK, delivering more than 100,000 surgeries/treatments per year.
We are dedicated to drastically reducing waiting times for patients by working together with community optometrists enrolled in our cataract post-operative accreditation scheme. By working together, we can provide great eye care and ultimately improve our patients’ quality of life.
We have more than 5,000 optometrists working with us as part of our ‘SpaMedica Accredited Partner Programme’ for cataract treatment, with over 74% of post-op assessments conducted by our community optometrist partners. A major benefit of our programme is the sharing of patient outcomes and feedback, which reflect the high standard of care and support we are delivering together. SpaMedica is registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) as a CPD provider, and you will receive two CPD points for attending a SpaMedica Cataract Post-Op Accreditation session.
We are also dedicated to providing expert advice and support to community optometrists on cataracts, YAG capsulotomy and AMD. Please contact us to discuss any queries you may have on symptoms, treatments, surgery and/or the referral process.
Please contact spamedica.events@spamedica.co.uk for any Medisoft portal issues.
Patients are due a post-operative appointment two weeks following surgery for the 1st eye, and four weeks for the ‘last’ eye after cataract treatment (please note our post-cataract scheme is ONLY for cataract surgery). If you have not received a letter from SpaMedica with the DC number on to complete the post-op report/outcomes in the MediSoft portal, please contact Steven Taylor on 0330 058 4280 or email steven.taylor@spam.dev.thinkeq.co.uk
SpaMedica currently accepts referrals for NHS patients requiring cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy or AMD treatment.
NHS referrals
We currently have over 4,000 community optometrists registered on our Accredited Partner Programme. Click here to find out more.
Post-op accreditation
We provide free patient information leaflets for cataracts, YAG Capsulotomy and AMD to commmunity optometrists - click here to order yours.
Patient leaflets
Our partnership with community optometrists includes us sharing ophthalmic knowledge and expertise through our CPD training. Click here to find out more.
CPD trainingOCT Interpretation - there's more to the story Presented by: Sadiya Mulla & Natalie Moore We are delighted to invite you to join us for an evening of CPD at our Sheffield hospital. The session will cover OCT Interpretation, helping clinicians with OCT interpretation and commonly occurring...
Making the best referrals for common conditions. Presented by: Professor Christine Purslow PhD, MCOptom We are delighted to invite you to join us for our upcoming CPD webinar. SpaMedica is currently the number one provider of cataract surgeries for NHS patients in the UK; with 60 plus hospitals...
Preparing your patients for Cataract Surgery: What do you need to tell them Presented by: Mariam Tall - Regional Lead Optometrist We are delighted to invite you to join us for an evening of CPD at our Hull hospital. This live interactive session will consist of plenary...
Demystifying the myths in AMD: Clinical Ophthalmology Presented by: Mariana Carvalho - Medical Retina Lead Optom We are delighted to invite you to join us for an evening of CPD at our Cambridge hospital. This session will be an interactive discussion of the most common/popular myths in...
OCT Interpretation Presented by: Usmaan Ahmad & Astrid DSouza (Optometrists) We are delighted to invite you to join us for an evening of CPD at our Bromley hospital. The session will cover OCT Interpretation, helping clinicians with OCT interpretation and commonly occurring pathology around Medical Retina associated with...
SpaMedica Optometry Conference - Birmingham 2025 We are excited to invite you to the SpaMedica Optometry Conference, an in-person event bringing together leading professionals in the field of optometry. This conference is an invaluable opportunity for optometrists, ophthalmologists, and healthcare professionals to share their knowledge and explore the...
We are inviting you for an Open Evening at our SpaMedica Truro Hospital. You will have a meet and greet with the team and a hospital tour. Light refreshments will provided on arrival.
Understanding the management of complications after Cataract surgery Presented by: Rakesh Shah. Regional Optometrist Lead. 3 CPD Points Available: SpaMedica is registered with the GOC as a CPD provider. Audience: Optometrist, Specialty optometrist (AS/SP/IP), Dispensing optician Learning Domains: Interactive - Clinical Practice, Communication-Specialty CPD - AS/SP/IP optometrist...
Mind the Gap: Modern approaches to full-thickness macular holes. Presented by: Mr Matt Schneiders (Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, BSc, MBBS, FRCOphth). We are delighted to invite you to join us for an evening of CPD at our Norwich hospital. 1 interactive CPD point – consultant Q&A Audience:...
Living well, seeing well – what is the best advice for aging eyes? Presented by: Christine Purslow- Executive, Clinical Director of Outpatients 3 CPD Points Available: SpaMedica is registered with the GOC as a CPD provider. Audience: Optometrist, Dispensing optician Learning Domains: Clinical practice This session...
Funny Looking Eyelids Presented by: Mariana Carvalho (Lead Optometrist Medical Retina) 3 CPD Points Available: SpaMedica is registered with the GOC as a CPD provider. Audience: Optometrist, Specialty optometrist (AS/SP/IP), Dispensing optician Learning Domains: Interactive - Clinical Practice, Communication, Specialty CPD - AS/SP/IP optometrist This interactive session...
The future of Cataract Surgery: Innovations, Technology and Medication Presented by: Dr Alexander Silvester 1 CPD Point Available: SpaMedica is registered with the GOC as a CPD provider. Audience: Optometrist, Dispensing optician Learning Domains: We will be discussing the future innovations in Cataract Surgery and how this...
