Private cataract surgery Macclesfield

At Spire Regency Hospital we have dedicated ophthalmologists who specialise in cataract removal surgery to improve your vision in a relatively straightforward procedure.

There’s no need to wait to have cataract surgery. We offer access to tests, scans and treatment without the wait, and easy booking with appointment times to suit you.

At Spire Regency 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
• 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.

Finding us

We’re located just a five minute drive away from Macclesfield town centre and Macclesfield station, with free parking available.

Your appointments

Typically, you should be given an appointment with one of our consultants within a few days of enquiry. Your appointment will be in one of our 10 consultation rooms, at which time your consultant may discuss your symptoms or previous diagnoses.

Additionally, sight tests and biometry testing, which is used to calculate the power of new intraocular lens (IOL), may also be carried out if needed. You may also need drops in your eye, which will mean you'll need to arrange transport home as you'll be unable to drive.

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

You’ll only be here for a few hours, so you won’t need to bring too much with you. You may wish to bring a change of clothes.

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: