Patient Journey
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Throughout this website, you’ll often hear us refer to your “patient journey.” This is a term we use to describe your progress through the different stages of your treatment. You may be right at the beginning of your patient journey and still waiting for a diagnosis, or somewhere in the middle and wondering what comes next. With this in mind, we’ve put together all the information you’ll need along the way, including:
- How to get a diagnosis and referral for treatment
- What to expect during each of your appointments
- What’s involved in the treatment itself
- How to take care of your eye afterwards
Your patient journey will vary depending on the condition you’ve been diagnosed with, so simply click on the links below to find out more.
We hope you find this information useful and that it answers any questions you might have, but please don’t hesitate to call us on 0330 058 4280 if you would like more information about any stages of your treatment. We’re always here to help!
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Cataract Pre-op Appointment
Here’s what to expect during your first appointment with us, where you’ll undergo some non-invasive eye tests in preparation for your cataract surgery.
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Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is a simple, painless and straightforward procedure, but if you’re feeling anxious about your surgery, we hope our step-by-step guide helps to put your mind at rest.
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After Cataract Surgery
If you’re wondering how long it takes to recover from cataract surgery - and what you can and can’t do while your eye is healing - this page tells you everything you need to know.
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Our consultants
SpaMedica’s surgeries are carried out by our leading consultant surgeons.
Our consultants
Patient Stories
We’re proud to support the thousands of NHS patients that visit us each year for eye surgery/treatment, and it’s wonderful to share the great stories we hear from patients about their patient journey with SpaMedica and how much their eyesight has improved. We hope you enjoy reading and hearing about these as much as we do.
View patient stories

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AMD Patients
Everything you need to know about AMD, including what to expect at your first appointment and your ongoing treatment and support from the SpaMedica teams.
AMD patients -
YAG Patients
Everything you need to know about YAG laser capsulotomy, including what to expect at your first appointment and your ongoing treatment and support from the SpaMedica teams.
YAG laser patients -
Free transport service
Most of our patients have a friend or family member who can drive them to/from their appointments, but if no-one’s available, don’t worry, because SpaMedica offers a free transport service for patients.
Free transport service