Improve blurred vision caused by cloudy areas on the lens of the eye.
At Spire Cardiff 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
30 minutes
Type of anaesthetic
Local
Available to self-pay?
Yes
Covered by health insurance?
Yes
At Spire Cardiff Hospital, our team of ophthalmologists (eye specialists) can offer you cataract removal surgery and recommend lens options 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.
At Spire Cardiff Hospital, we offer a range of intraocular lenses. Your consultant will help you choose the best option for you. They include:
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 Cardiff Hospital is located a short distance from Junction 30 of the M4 and is well signposted. Public transport options are available. 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 21 consultation rooms. During your consultations, we'll:
When you come in for your operation, you’ll only be with us for a couple of hours, so you won’t need to bring much. However, you may need:
If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in our lounge or restaurant while you have your operation.
Here’s what will happen after you arrive for your cataract surgery:
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.
We're a 15 minute taxi ride from Cardiff Central railway station.
Croescadarn Road
Pontprennau
Cardiff
CF23 8XL
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Cardiff Hospital.
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
https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2010-SCI-069-Cataract-Surgery-Guidelines-2010-SEPTEMBER-2010-1.pdf
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