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Cataracts are cloudy areas of the lens of the eye that are normally clear. They can cause blurred vision and other sight problems which can affect your enjoyment of everyday life and your ability to work. Cataracts can usually be removed in a straightforward procedure lasting 20-45 minutes. Why you might need it Cataracts are very common, particularly among older people. Its no surprise, therefore, that surgery to remove them is the most common operation performed in the UK, with more than 300,000 procedures carried out each year according to clinical sources. If you have cataracts you will usually have blurred, cloudy or misty vision. This happens because light cannot pass through the clouded lens to the back of the eye. Or you may see small spots or patches where your vision is less clear. Other symptoms might include double vision or finding it unpleasant to look at bright lights because of the amount of glare. Our eyesight is fundamental to both our ability to function and for enjoying lifes pleasures - such as reading or watching television. It is frustrating to lose the ability to do these activities and have our enjoyment of life curtailed. Surgery is the only proven effective treatment for cataracts. According to guidance issued by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, cataract surgery improves vision and is also associated with improvements in activity, anxiety, depression, confidence and quality of life. One of our highly trained consultant ophthalmologists will be able to offer you an initial consultation within a few days of contacting us. If you decide to book your cataract surgery with us youll be able to book an operation at a time and place that suits you. This will usually involve a 20-45 minute procedure carried out after you have had anaesthetic eye drops to numb the eye surface. Your surgeon will replace the faulty lens with a new one. While the NHS offers excellent eye care, some local NHS commissioners are limiting surgery to those who have particularly severe symptoms and waiting lists are long. |
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Dr. Aman Chandra | ||||||
Shenfield Road,Brentwood,CM1 | ||||||
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Ophthalmology |
Dr. Niral Karia | ||||||
Shenfield Road,Brentwood,CM1 | ||||||
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Ophthalmology |
Dr. Rajesh Aggarwal | ||||||
Shenfield Road,Brentwood,CM1 | ||||||
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Ophthalmology |
Dr. Vernon Geh | ||||||
Eastern Avenue,Southend-on-S | ||||||
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Ophthalmology |
Dr. James Myerscough | ||||||
Eastern Avenue,Southend-on-S | ||||||
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Ophthalmology |
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By: | Anonymous |
| Apr 13 2023 | |||
I went in hospital for day case at 12.30 the nurse I see him once for check in then nothing I was very anxious and stressed . I never got taken for op until 6pm this was after I called on my buzzer as I’m sure I was forgotten cause a different nurse come in before op and ask if I’m waiting to go home I hadn’t even been sent for o yet .then had different nurse lovely girl who couldn’t apologise enough that I was kept informed. After op I had no information from doctor as it was late and the nurse said his gone home . I don’t know how it went when dressing needs coming off only got told I can walk on it and wait to hear from physio. Been to this hospital a number of times in the past and never had this lack of care such a shame . Iv not got follow up till May now wish never had the op so stressful |
By: | Anonymous |
| Jan 6 2022 | |||
I was advised by the receptionist that they had a consultant who could deal with my problem and interpret my MRI scan. On arrival, the consultant was unable to do this as he was a specialist in varicose veins! He promised to take my scan cd and pass it to a radiologist to interpret and get back to me with the findings. After 3 e-mail requests and 2 months, I’ve never heard a thing. I paid £180 for absolutely nothing. |
By: | Mags |
| Jan 10 2019 | |||
First class care Reply from Spire Healthcare Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:39:46 Z Thank you very much for taking the time to provide us with your feedback and your kind words. We are very pleased that you had a good experience with us at the Wellesley, and would like to take this opportunity to wish you a speedy recovery. Kind regards Alison Green Hospital Director |
Consultants Initial Consulation | £175 |
Diagnostic Investigations | £0 |
Main Treatment | £3,090 |
Aftercare | £0 |
Total Cost From: | £3,265 |
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