Working with community optometrists to improve vision
SpaMedica works in partnership with thousands of optometrists to deliver excellent care and support to each of our patients. We have a proven track record as a specialist provider of ophthalmology services, both for NHS and private patients. We are currently the largest NHS cataract surgery provider in the UK, delivering more than 100,000 surgeries/treatments per year.
We are dedicated to drastically reducing waiting times for patients by working together with community optometrists enrolled in our cataract post-operative accreditation scheme. By working together, we can provide great eye care and ultimately improve our patients’ quality of life.
We have more than 5,000 optometrists working with us as part of our ‘SpaMedica Accredited Partner Programme’ for cataract treatment, with over 74% of post-op assessments conducted by our community optometrist partners. A major benefit of our programme is the sharing of patient outcomes and feedback, which reflect the high standard of care and support we are delivering together. SpaMedica is registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) as a CPD provider, and you will receive two CPD points for attending a SpaMedica Cataract Post-Op Accreditation session.
We are also dedicated to providing expert advice and support to community optometrists on cataracts, YAG capsulotomy and AMD. Please contact us to discuss any queries you may have on symptoms, treatments, surgery and/or the referral process.
Please contact spamedica.events@spamedica.co.uk for any Medisoft portal issues.
Patients are due a post-operative appointment two weeks following surgery for the 1st eye, and four weeks for the ‘last’ eye after cataract treatment (please note our post-cataract scheme is ONLY for cataract surgery). If you have not received a letter from SpaMedica with the DC number on to complete the post-op report/outcomes in the MediSoft portal, please contact Steven Taylor on 0330 058 4280 or email steven.taylor@spam.dev.thinkeq.co.uk
SpaMedica currently accepts referrals for NHS patients requiring cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy or AMD treatment.
NHS referrals
We currently have over 4,000 community optometrists registered on our Accredited Partner Programme. Click here to find out more.
Post-op accreditation
We provide free patient information leaflets for cataracts, YAG Capsulotomy and AMD to commmunity optometrists - click here to order yours.
Patient leaflets
Our partnership with community optometrists includes us sharing ophthalmic knowledge and expertise through our CPD training. Click here to find out more.
CPD trainingDrops & Drugs in Cataract Surgery Presented by: Stephen McaTamney - Associate Medical Director We are delighted to invite you to join us for an evening of CPD to learn about Drops & Drugs in Cataract Surgery. This streamed CPD session will share drop and drug regimes used...
Topic: Cataract….but not as you (may) know it - Peer review Presented by: Claire Wood - Clinical Lead Optometrist. We are delighted to invite you to join us for an evening of CPD at our Newark hospital. This live interactive session will consist of plenary session,...
Understanding the management of complications after Cataract surgery Presented by: Rakesh Shah - Regional Optometrist Lead 3 CPD Points Available: SpaMedica is registered with the GOC as a CPD provider. Audience: Optometrist, Specialty optometrist (AS/SP/IP), Dispensing optician Learning Domains: Interactive - Clinical Practice, Communication-Specialty CPD - AS/SP/IP...
Topic: Retina Resistance. Presented by: Amit Nakum – Medical Retina Service Lead 3 CPD Points Available: SpaMedica is registered with the GOC as a CPD provider. Audience: Optometrist, Specialty optometrist (AS/SP/IP), Dispensing optician Learning Domains: Interactive - Clinical Practice, Communication-Specialty CPD - AS/SP/IP optometrist Light refreshments will be...
Topic: Prescribing in focus: A closer look at ocular therapeutics for Optometrists. Presented by: Sarah Hardy (National Lead Optometrist) & Tom Critchley (Principal Optometrist) 3 CPD Points Available: SpaMedica is registered with the GOC as a CPD provider. Audience: Optometrist, Specialty optometrist (AS/SP/IP), Dispensing optician Learning Domains: Interactive...
SpaMedica Chelmsford Open Day Saturday 19th July | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Drop-In Event – All Welcome Join us for a special Open Day at SpaMedica Chelmsford and discover how we’re transforming eye care in your community. Whether you're considering cataract surgery, YAG laser treatment, or AMD...
SpaMedica Portsmouth Open Day Thursday 24th July | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Drop-In Event – All Welcome Join us for a special Open Day at SpaMedica Portsmouth and discover how we’re transforming eye care in your community. Whether you're considering cataract surgery, YAG laser treatment, or Glaucoma...
SpaMedica Coventry Open Day Saturday 26th July | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Drop-In Event – All Welcome Join us for a special Open Day at SpaMedica Coventry and discover how we’re transforming eye care in your community. Whether you're considering cataract surgery, YAG laser treatment, or AMD...
Understanding the management of complications after Cataract surgery Presented by: Euan Hamilton - Hospital Optometrist 3 CPD Points Available: SpaMedica is registered with the GOC as a CPD provider. Audience: Optometrist, Specialty optometrist (AS/SP/IP), Dispensing optician Learning Domains: Interactive - Clinical Practice, Communication-Specialty CPD - AS/SP/IP optometrist...
Understanding the management of complications after Cataract surgery Presented by: Charlotte Jones - Hospital Optometrist 3 CPD Points Available: SpaMedica is registered with the GOC as a CPD provider. Audience: Optometrist, Specialty optometrist (AS/SP/IP), Dispensing optician Learning Domains: Interactive - Clinical Practice, Communication-Specialty CPD - AS/SP/IP optometrist...
Funny Looking Eyelids Presented by: Charlotte Jones (Optometrist) 3 CPD Points Available: SpaMedica is registered with the GOC as a CPD provider. Audience: Optometrist, Specialty optometrist (AS/SP/IP), Dispensing optician Learning Domains: Interactive - Clinical Practice, Communication, Specialty CPD - AS/SP/IP optometrist This interactive session will provide a...
The modern role of topical medication in glaucoma management Presented by: Dr Navneet Gupta We are delighted to invite you to join us for our upcoming CPD webinar. SpaMedica is currently the number one provider of cataract surgeries for NHS patients in the UK; with 60 plus...
