Private cataract surgery Worcester

Here at Spire South Bank Hospital, we’re proud to have a team of ophthalmologists (eye specialists) that provide cataract removal surgery centred around your needs.

We offer fast access to tests, scans and treatment and hassle-free booking with appointment times to suit you.

At Spire South Bank Hospital, we offer a range of intraocular lenses. Your consultant will help you choose the best option for you. They include:

• Monofocal – corrects either short or long sight, with a choice of three focal points
• Toric – a monofocal lens that helps correct astigmatism (a problem with focusing)
• Multifocal – corrects both near and distance vision, like varifocal glasses

We also have special equipment which uses a variety of biometry and refractive techniques to measure the shape and size of your eye. This is so your consultant can calculate the power of your intraocular lens implants.

You may still need to wear glasses afterwards, depending on your eyesight and your choice of lens.

Getting here

Spire South Bank Hospital is convenient for both the city of Worcester and junction 7 of the M5 which is just 2 miles away, as are Worcester Shrub Hill station and Worcester Foregate Street station. We have free on-site parking available for you and your visitors.

Your consultations

An appointment will be arranged with one of our highly trained consultants within a few days of your enquiry. You’ll meet them in one of our 12 consultation rooms to discuss any symptoms or a previous diagnosis. They may carry out tests such as:

• Biometry testing – to calculate the power of the new intraocular lens (IOL) required
• Pentacam or corneal measurements

Your consultant will explain how cataract surgery works and the options available to you, what you can expect afterwards and any risks. We encourage you to ask any questions you may have at this stage.

You’ll only be with us for a few hours for your operation so won’t need an overnight bag.

If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in our Coffee Lounge while you have your operation.

On arrival for your cataract surgery:

• You’ll meet your surgical team, admitted and your pupil will be dilated in preparation for surgery
• You may be given a sedative to help you feel relaxed
• You’ll be given a local anaesthetic so you won’t feel anything during the procedure
• Your surgeon will make a small incision in the front of your eye (cornea) and remove your clouded lens, using a process called phacoemulsification, which breaks the lens up into small fragments
• Your chosen intraocular lens will then be inserted by the consultant

After your cataract surgery, you’ll be taken to a recovery room to relax until your surgeon says you’re ready to go home. This is usually a few hours after cataract surgery.

Although everybody’s different and you should always follow your consultant’s advice, here’s a typical recovery timeline for cataract surgery: