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The advantages and drawbacks of using artificial intelligence to diagnose and monitor eye diseases
Artificial intelligence (AI) involves programming computers to perform tasks that would usually be carried out by humans. AI systems are trained to respond to data based on specific parameters, learning to become better at sorting, categorising and evaluating data over time. Programmers can confirm whether the computer’s interpretations…
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Norfolk business owner set to tackle 200-mile charity cycle challenge, after ‘remarkable’ NHS cataract treatment at SpaMedica
Following successful NHS cataract treatment at SpaMedica, 63-year-old Mark Greenwood is set to embark on a gruelling cycling challenge – in support of cataract sufferers in remote overseas locations, who struggle to access the same crucial surgery. Mark, who lives in Aslacton, near Norwich, first noticed his own…
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AMD Awareness Month: Understanding and Managing Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the main causes of sight loss in older adults. This February, to mark AMD Awareness Month, we’re sharing some important information about the condition, which affects over 600,000 people in the UK. What is AMD? AMD is an eye disease that…
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SpaMedica praised by health watchdog, as number of hospitals awarded ‘outstanding’ CQC rating hits double figures
All 27 SpaMedica hospitals inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have been rated as ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’, consolidating the company’s reputation as a leading provider of NHS cataract surgery. SpaMedica’s hospitals in Liverpool and Poole are the latest to receive the CQC’s highest rating, taking the total…
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SpaMedica Liverpool receives glowing report from industry inspectors
SpaMedica Liverpool – which was previously rated as ‘Good’ in 2019 – has now been given the highest possible rating, ‘Outstanding,’ following a second inspection at the end of last year. In a report published this morning, inspectors from the Care Quality Commission gave the hospital top marks…
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SpaMedica Poole graded as ‘outstanding’ by Care Quality Commission
The independent regulator of health and social care in England has awarded SpaMedica Poole the highest possible rating – ‘Outstanding’ – following an inspection that took place in November 2022. Inspectors from the Care Quality Commission gave the hospital top marks for being effective and responsive to people’s…
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Does alcohol affect cataracts?
The primary cause of cataracts is aging, but lifestyle plays an important part, too. The same steps you would take to age well and stay healthy have an impact on many aspect of your health, but also your eyes, including the risk of developing cataract, too. Avoiding smoking…
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The cost-of-living crisis and its impact on eye health
This winter, many of us will be feeling the effects of the cost-of-living crisis. With energy, food, fuel and mortgage costs on the rise, it comes as no surprise that in September 2022, 87% of UK households reported that their cost of living had gone up from the…
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Hallucinations – a common (but surprising!) side effect of vision loss
On 16th November, people from across the UK came together to mark Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) Awareness Day and shine a spotlight on the condition, which is a relatively common symptom of vision loss, but one that’s rarely talked about. Up to 50% of people with severe vision loss…
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Over 200 optometrists benefit from free training summit delivered by SpaMedica
Over 200 community optometrists joined SpaMedica in a free training summit, sharing the latest industry developments in optometry. The UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery took over the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, which saw more than 235 professionals attend upskilling sessions as part of their continuing professional…
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Cataract care at Gloucester eye hospital graded as ‘outstanding’ by Care Quality Commission
The independent regulator of health and social care in England has awarded SpaMedica Gloucester the highest possible rating following an inspection that took place in November 2022. NHS patients who attend the eye hospital for cataract surgery and YAG laser capsulotomy receive ‘outstanding’ care, according to a recent…
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Top tips for looking after your eyes
Here are our top eye health tips to make sure your eyes stay in excellent condition all year round: Visit your optician for an eye test every two years – eye tests are a great way of determining whether you need glasses or not, establishing the overall health…
