At Spire Bristol Hospital, we use trusted and clinically proven techniques to improve blurred eyesight caused by cataracts and get you back to everyday life.
During cataract surgery, your consultant will remove the cloudy lens in your eye and insert a clear artificial lens.
Sometimes also called
Typical hospital stay
A few hours
Procedure duration
1 hour
Type of anaesthetic
Local
Available to self-pay?
Yes
Covered by health insurance?
Yes
At Spire Bristol, our team of ophthalmologists (eye specialists) can offer you cataract removal and lens options that are recommended for you and your needs.
We offer fast access to diagnostic tests and scans, and hassle-free booking with appointment times to suit you, so you don't have to wait long.
A fixed price for this treatment may be available on enquiry and following an initial consultation. Spire Healthcare can provide you with a single, fixed price so there are no surprises. Please read Spire Healthcare's terms and conditions for full details of what’s included and excluded in your fixed price when paying for yourself. Finance options are available through our partner Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd, 10 Norwich Street, London, EC4A 1BD.
It’s a common procedure to have done privately, and our inclusive prices and access to payment plans make it easy and more affordable, even if you don’t have medical insurance.
The guide price displayed shows what most patients who pay for their own treatment should expect to pay for treatment. The price may vary depending on Consultant, type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and may also vary due to your medical history.
Spire Bristol Hospital can provide you with a single, fixed price so there are no surprises. Please read Spire Healthcare's terms and conditions for full details of what’s included and excluded in your fixed price when paying for yourself. Finance options are available through our partner Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd, 10 Norwich Street, London, EC4A 1BD.
At Spire Bristol, we offer a range of intraocular lenses. Your consultant will help you choose the best option for you. They include:
We have a choice of different makes including:
We also have special equipment which use 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 Bristol can be easily accessed by either the M4 or M5 motorways, or by Temple Meads or Parkway train stations. We have free parking on-site for you and your visitors.
Your consultations
One of our experienced consultant ophthalmologists will offer you an initial consultation within a few days of your enquiry.
All your consultations will take place in one of our 26 private rooms. During your consultations, we'll:
On the day of your procedure, you’ll come into Spire Bristol and meet your healthcare team. If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in our lounge while you have your surgery.
You’ll only be here for a few hours, so you won’t need to bring too much with you. You may like to bring a change of shirt, in case the fluid used to clean your eye gets onto your top.
You’ll be given a local anaesthetic in your eye, and your consultant may also give you a sedative to make you feel more relaxed during the procedure.
When you’re ready, your consultant will:
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:
Any eye pain, redness or itching should go
Stop wearing eye shield at night
Clear eyesight restored
Fully back to normal
Any eye pain, redness or itching should go
Stop wearing eye shield at night
Clear eyesight restored
Fully back to normal
The treatment described on this page may be adapted to meet your individual needs, so it's important to follow your healthcare professional's advice and raise any questions that you may have with them.
Based in scenic surroundings at the foot of Durdham Down, Spire Bristol Hospital can be easily accessed by either the M4 or M5 motorways, or by Temple Meads or Parkway train stations.
The Glen
Redland Hill
Durdham Down
Bristol
BS6 6UT
Main Switchboard: 0117 980 4000
Self-pay treatment enquiries: 0117 980 4080
Spire Bristol Hospital is only able to provide Covid-19 tests to patients undergoing surgery at our hospital. Covid-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cataracts/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cataract-surgery/recovery/
http://www.rnib.org.uk/eye-health/your-guide-cataracts/when-should-i-have-cataracts-surgery
http://www.rnib.org.uk/campaigning-current-campaigns/eye-health
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng77/chapter/recommendations#referral-for-cataract-surgery