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New SpaMedica eye hospital opens in Chesterfield
People across Derbyshire will benefit from fast, high quality and personalised NHS eye care, thanks to a brand new, state-of-the-art eye hospital now open in Chesterfield. SpaMedica’s latest hospital will offer NHS cataract surgery to patients across the region – with over 12,000 Derbyshire residents estimated to live…
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SpaMedica awarded top international HR accolade for employee support and development
Platinum accreditation from global industry body Investors in People puts company in top 7% of organisations worldwide Leading NHS eye health provider SpaMedica has been recognised for its ‘remarkable effort’ in supporting and developing its employees, receiving the highest possible rating from global HR body Investors in People…
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Cataract Awareness Month: Expert Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
June is Cataract Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating people about one of the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness worldwide. SpaMedica is one of the country’s leading providers of NHS cataract surgery and we spoke to their Chief Medical Officer, Dr Alex Silvester, to address…
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SpaMedica nurse returns from sight-saving assignment in Ethiopia with eye charity Orbis
Press release and photos are credited to Orbis UK / Adam Mengistu.Irma Casale, a nurse at SpaMedica, has returned from a one-week training programme in Ethiopia, using her annual leave to share vital skills with eye care professionals from across the country. In Ethiopia, it’s estimated that one…
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‘The biggest jump in confidence’: SpaMedica officially launches STEPS development programme for NHS trainee ophthalmologists
Leading eye health provider SpaMedica officially launched its industry-leading training programme as the ‘STEPS’ scheme, at the recent Royal College of Ophthalmology Congress – formalising the company’s commitment to training the next generation of ophthalmologists. STEPS – SpaMedica Training and Education Programme for Surgeons – aims to exceed…
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How hayfever and allergies affect your eyes – our eye experts explain
If you are one of the millions of hayfever sufferers in the UK, you will know the symptoms – like red, dry, and itchy eyes – can make you miserable. But what you might not know is exactly how hayfever affects eyes, how you can help yourself when…
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Former footballer’s wife is living life in full colour following ‘marvellous’ cataract surgery at SpaMedica
Vision loss can be so gradual that it, ironically, often goes unnoticed. This was the case for 85-year-old Jennifer Hardwick, who lives in Yarm, North Yorkshire. “I thought there was a problem with my washing machine,” she explains of her deteriorating sight. “I’d wash my jumpers, but when…
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Is there any link between cataracts and Dementia?
Having an eye condition, such as cataracts, can have a negative impact on your vision, your independence, and your overall quality of life. But can it also increase your risk of Dementia? According to the Alzheimer’s Society, one in three people born in the UK today will develop…
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New SpaMedica eye hospital opens in Carlisle, offering free NHS cataract surgery in just 4 to 8 weeks
A new, state-of-the-art eye hospital has opened in Carlisle, offering short waiting times and high-quality care to NHS patients requiring cataract surgery and YAG laser capsulotomy. SpaMedica, one of the UK’s leading providers of NHS eye services, recently opened its new site on Port Road in Carlisle. The hospital…
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Now open in Worcester: new SpaMedica eye hospital welcomes NHS patients
Residents from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire can choose to be treated at new SpaMedica hospital, benefiting from appointments in just four to eight weeks. A brand new, state-of-the-art eye hospital has opened its doors in Worcester, welcoming NHS patients from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire who require cataract surgery…
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Top 5 Vitamins for Maintaining Good Eye Health, According to Ophthalmologists
The benefits of ensuring specific vitamins, minerals, and nutrients are included in your diet are countless. These are not only essential for overall health and wellbeing, but also for supporting eye health and vision. The most common eye conditions affected by poor nutrition include cataracts, Age-Related Macular Degeneration…
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New eye hospital in Dalston offers NHS cataract surgery in just 4-8 weeks
Patients to benefit from high-quality care and significantly reduced waiting times at latest SpaMedica hospital A brand-new eye hospital has opened its doors in Dalston, bringing care closer to home for patients who live in Hackney and the surrounding areas. Specialising in NHS cataract surgery, SpaMedica Dalston offers…
