Private cataract surgery Sutton Coldfield

At Spire Little Aston Hospital, our team of ophthalmologists (eye specialists) can offer you cataract removal surgery and lens options that are recommended for you and your needs.

We offer fast access to diagnostic tests and scans, and easy booking with appointment times to suit you, so you don’t have to wait long to find out if treatment is right for you.

We understand that each patient's vision needs are unique. That's why we offer an extensive selection of premium lenses as part of our cataract surgery services. Our goal is to not only restore your vision but to enhance it, allowing you to enjoy a life with minimal reliance on glasses.

Complete the enquiry form to book your first consultation at Spire Little Aston Hospital or call 0121 353 2444.

We serve the areas of Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield and Tamworth.

At Spire Little Aston Hospital, we offer a range of intraocular lenses. Your consultant will help you choose the best option for you.

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 Little Aston Hospital is just to the north of Sutton Coldfield. We're a short 25 minute drive from Birmingham city centre. Birmingham New Street is the nearest mainline station to Spire Little Aston Hospital. We have free parking on-site for you and your visitors.

Your consultations

One of our experienced consultant ophthalmologists will be able to offer you an initial consultation within a few days of you contacting us.

All your consultations will take place in one of our 20 consultation rooms. During your consultations, we'll:

• Ask about your medical history
• Carry out a series of tests, including a sight test and biometry testing to calculate the power of the new intraocular lens (IOL) required
• Explain about the procedure, anaesthetic, the different types of IOLs available, and any potential cataract surgery complications and risks and how they may affect you
• Give you a chance to ask any questions you have about your treatment

After your initial consultation, and if you decide to go ahead with surgery, one of our nurses will do your pre-operative assessments. This is to save you from having to come back again before your procedure.

Choosing the right lens for you

During your consultation, your consultant will discuss your lifestyle, vision preferences and any other eye conditions to help determine the most suitable lens option for you.

We work with several lens providers and your consultant will advise the various options that would be suitable to you.

All patients booked in for a cataract procedure will be quoted for a standard lens, and if an upgraded premium lens is used, you'll be re-quoted.

On the day of your procedure, you’ll come into Spire Little Aston Hospital and meet your healthcare team. If you’ve come with a family member or friend, they’re welcome to wait in our restaurant or lounge while you have your procedure.

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:

• Make a small incision (cut) into the front of your eye (the cornea)
• Remove your cloudy lens using phacoemulsification – this breaks up the lens into small fragments
• Insert your new intraocular lens

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: