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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. Ziad Estephan | ||||||
Elland Lane,Elland,HX5 9EB | ||||||
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Ophthalmology |
Dr. Fayyaz Musa | ||||||
Elland Lane,Elland,HX5 9EB | ||||||
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Ophthalmology |
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By: | Sylvia Cost |
| Jan 18 2023 | |||
Paid to have my back cemented, only because I was waiting on the NHS and couldnt cope with pain and lack of mobility any longer. was greeted with friendly faces upon arrival. the staff couldnt do enough for me. One Nurse from Nigeria was there every step of the way, many thanks to you and everyone else. |
By: | Anonymous |
| Sep 5 2022 | |||
Dont bother use the NHS. I had a blood transfusion due to losing a lot of blood, I need an operation which would have taken 6mths on the NHS so decided to use my private healthcare and saw a consultant in July. Date for opperation set for Sept, 2 weeks before cancelled and told it will be Oct when I have a holiday booked so not possible as it has a 2-3 week recovery time. I was told someone would call to book me in for Nov, today I get a call and guess what its Dec just before Xmas so 6 months from the date of the consultant visit. I may as well have gone with the NHS as private is just a scam but my employer pays for this rubbish and this hospital is useless. They use NHS surgeons and they are always doing NHS procedures so why pay they will not give you any special treatment or do anything faster then the NHS anyway. Spire is the worst of the companies as the reviews show, they dont seem to know when the surgeons are available or they do so many NHS operations they have no theatre space as they get more money from the NHS than the medical insurance companies so bump you out. |
By: | Branden shaw |
| Jun 24 2022 | |||
I recently visited the spire Elland regarding my 2 hernia issues the service they provided was superb from start to finish made me feel so at ease can’t thank you all enough you’ve transformed my life can’t thank u all enough ???? |
Consultants Initial Consulation | £POA |
Diagnostic Investigations | £0 |
Main Treatment | £3,298 |
Aftercare | £0 |
Total Cost From: | £3,298 |
All prices are guide prices only and may change after a consultation. Please ask your provider for more details. |
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