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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. |
Hospital Consultants | Specialties : |
Dr. Jai Shankar | ||||||
Holmwood Drive,Heswall,Wirra | ||||||
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Ophthalmology |
Dr. Austin McCormick | ||||||
Holmwood Drive,Heswall,Wirra | ||||||
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Ophthalmology |
Dr. Vincent Dubois | ||||||
Nuffield Health, The Grosven | ||||||
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Ophthalmology |
Dr. Tara Rajhbeharrysingh | ||||||
Holmwood Drive,Heswall,Wirra | ||||||
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Ophthalmology |
Dr. Alison Rowlands | ||||||
Holmwood Drive,Heswall,Wirra | ||||||
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Ophthalmology |
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By: | Anonymous |
| Aug 3 2019 | |||
Excellent eye surgery at Spire, Murrayfield Hospital Wirral Reply from Spire Healthcare Mon, 19 Aug 2019 14:18:11 +0100 Thank you for taking the time to review your experience at Spire Murrayfield Hospital, Wirral and we hope your recovery is going well. We are very proud of the teams at the hospital who all have the highest commitment to patient care and we will feed back your lovely comments to them. |
By: | John Murray |
| Nov 4 2018 | |||
referred to Spire Hospital for a knee replace under a particular consultant on 29th Oct 2018 All went exactly to plan, the surgeon gave a good friendly talk about the whole process and so it happened and before I knew what I was doing the was the operation was over and I back in my private room being fussed over and being comforted. The nurses were very friendly and attentive seeing to all my needs. The catering staff were also great as was the food(the food was first class) a cup of coffee was never out of my hand. The room I was in was spotless and had a private toilet and shower, tv, wifi, and phone.
I was very happy with the 4 days I stayed at Spire Original Comment Report... |
By: | Jane |
| Jul 28 2018 | |||
After many years of not being able to have an MRI on my back through sheer fear of the machine and claustrophobia ...I achieved it here today through the amazing support i received from the radiographers .
Through their patience and reassurance I will now get some answers for my back.
Many Thanks Original Comment Report... |
Consultants Initial Consulation | £200 |
Diagnostic Investigations | £0 |
Main Treatment | £2,511 |
Aftercare | £0 |
Total Cost From: | £2,711 |
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