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Ponteland resident – and grandmother of football star Lucy Bronze – says she is back to being able to enjoy reading just three days after successful NHS eye surgery. Gloria Stapylton now has her sights set on being there in person to give her granddaughter and the triumphant…
We’re delighted to open our latest state-of-the-art eye hospital in South Yorkshire, SpaMedica Doncaster. The new site will support patients with their treatment programmes for NHS cataract surgery and YAG laser treatment. As the UK’s largest cataract surgery provider, we’re accepting referrals for both new patients and those…
Patients who attend SpaMedica in Widnes for cataract treatment receive ‘outstanding’ care, according to a recent inspection carried out by industry regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which showed the eye hospital “consistently achieved significantly better clinical outcomes for patients when compared to other similar services.” The CQC…
As part of our commitment to patient care, SpaMedica recently carried out a large-scale patient survey to obtain feedback about what we do well and what we could do even better. Over 3,100 NHS patients responded to our survey, where we asked them to rate our quality of…
We’re delighted to open our latest state-of-the-art eye hospital in West Yorkshire, SpaMedica Leeds. The new site will support patients with their treatment programmes for NHS cataract surgery and YAG laser treatment. As the UK’s largest cataract surgery provider, we’re accepting referrals for both new patients and those…
A lot of our patients are nervous about having cataract surgery. It’s not uncommon for them to put it off for as long as possible, even if cataracts are affecting their ability to do the things they love, because they’re worried about what’s involved, or what happens if…
It’s hard for a day to pass without the use of an electronic device. Whether it’s a computer, mobile or tablet, we’ve never been more reliant on technology and whilst these devices are seen as vital to modern living, there have been many reports of the negative impacts…
Latest audit from Royal College of Ophthalmologists confirms high quality treatment across SpaMedica’s 40 hospitals. The fifth National Ophthalmology Database (NOD) Audit, which assesses quality of cataract care, has once again reported that SpaMedica has complication rates well below the national average, at just 0.47%, endorsing the high-quality treatment…
We’re delighted to open our latest state-of-the-art eye hospital in Greater Manchester, SpaMedica Oldham. The new site will support patients with their treatment programmes for NHS cataract surgery and YAG laser treatment. As the UK’s largest cataract surgery provider, we’re accepting referrals for both new patients and those…
Patients who attend Skelmersdale’s SpaMedica hospital receive outstanding care, confirms a report by industry regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which highlights short waiting times for treatment, and the compassion and kindness of staff. The CQC awarded the Skelmersdale hospital the highest possible overall rating, praising how the…
A great grandmother from Lees, who is also a cancer survivor, has praised the care at the newly-opened SpaMedica hospital in Oldham, after her ‘amazing’ cataract surgery. Irene Richards, aged 80, was among the first patients at the Oldham eye clinic, attending with her 85-year-old husband Alan, who…
SpaMedica was thrilled to exhibit at 100% Optical – the UK’s largest optical event – last month. The three-day event, which took place from 23rd-25th April at London’s ExCeL arena, attracts over 9,000 UK and international visitors and showcases the very best of optical services, solutions and technology. We…