You have a legal right to choose any qualified NHS provider for your cataract surgery.
If more than one eye care provider is available to you, you can choose where you receive your treatment. Taking the time to understand the options available to you can help you feel informed and confident about your care, and support you in making a decision that’s right for your individual needs and circumstances.
When making your decision, you may wish to consider factors such as:
Take a look at the visual outcomes for each provider which should be published on their websites.
Reviews on platforms such as Trustpilot and patient feedback can provide useful insight about where you choose to have your care
Hospitals in England are independently assessed by the Care Quality Commission. Check ratings to assess the quality of care.
Assess whether providers offer parking or a free transport service, and how quickly they can get you in for an appointment.
SpaMedica provides NHS ophthalmology services at over 60 locations across the UK. Referred patients will be supported throughout their care journey, from assessment and treatment through to follow-up appointments.
Patients can also feel confident in the quality of care they receive. The Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care services in England, rates 100% of SpaMedica hospitals inspected as either ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’, the CQC’s two highest ratings.
Following cataract surgery, 96% of SpaMedica patients achieved vision of 6/12 or better, compared with the national benchmark of 95% set by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. 6/12 is a standard measure of visual clarity and is the minimum vision standard required for driving in the UK.
The experience of other patients can also help you make an informed choice. SpaMedica is rated Excellent on Trustpilot, with thousands of patients sharing their experiences and feedback about the care they received.
Making care accessible is important too. Our free patient transport service is available to eligible patients, helping them get to and from their appointments. In the reporting year, 32,279 patients benefited from the service, with patient drivers travelling an incredible 1.5 million miles driving patients to and from their appointments.
We’re here to help! Whether you’re a patient, optometrist, GP, or a job candidate enquiring about a role, our friendly team is here to help with any questions or support you need. You can call, email, or fill in our contact form, and we’ll respond within five working days.
If your query is urgent or clinical, please call us directly on 0330 058 4280.
If you’re considering cataract surgery, it’s worth understanding the different lens options available to you. Having a choice of lenses means you can consider which option may best suit your eyes, your needs and your lifestyle.
For those considering self-pay cataract surgery, Freedom Vision by SpaMedica offers a wide choice of intraocular lenses to consider, depending on your individual needs and suitability.
A wider choice of lenses also means access to the latest developments in lens technology. Freedom Vision by SpaMedica offers advanced lens options including the RayOne Galaxy, Rayner’s latest AI-designed intraocular lens, alongside a range of other lenses to suit different visual needs.
Understanding the differences between the options can help you have a more informed conversation with your eye care professional and consider which lens may best suit your eyes, your needs and your lifestyle.