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We’re delighted to open our latest state-of-the-art eye hospital in the South East – SpaMedica Oxford. 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…
SpaMedica – one of the country’s leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services – has opened a new, state-of-the-art eye hospital in Chester. The hospital, which specialises in NHS cataract surgery and YAG laser capsulotomy, will help to significantly reduce waiting times for local patients who require treatment to…
SpaMedica in Peterborough has been awarded the highest possible rating following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. Inspectors noted the high-performing eye hospital, which specialises in NHS cataract surgery and YAG laser capsulotomy, “consistently exceeded…
Senior optometrist Amit Nakum is committed to providing high quality care for patients at SpaMedica in Chelmsford, yet it was colleague Lynsey Chapman who benefited from his expertise when he noticed her worsening eye condition – and potentially saved her sight from permanent damage. Patient co-ordinator Lynsey, from…
Computer screens, tablets, mobile phones, TVs – you name it, it’s got a screen. These days it feels like our entire lives are dominated by screen time, and that’s been leading to an increase in cases of digital eye strain. In fact, recent research sponsored by The Vision…
NHS cataract surgery provider praised by the Alzheimer’s Society for its efforts in becoming ‘Dementia Friendly’ The high level of care given to patients with dementia at SpaMedica has been recognised by the Alzheimer’s Society. SpaMedica’s Chelmsford hospital has received the charity’s ‘Working to Become Dementia Friendly’ award,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…