At Spire Wellesley Hospital, we provide high-quality cataract surgery to replace a cloudy lens in your eye with an artificial one, improving vision and allowing you to get back to everyday life.
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
Here at Spire Wellesley, 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.
Here at Spire Wellesley, we’re proud to have a team of ophthalmologists (eye specialists) that provide cataract treatment centred around your needs.
We offer fast access to tests, scans and treatment and hassle-free booking with appointment times to suit you.
Cataract surgery | Fees |
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Initial consultation | from £180 |
Treatment | £2,500 |
Aftercare | Included |
Guide price | £2,680 |
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£131 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £2,205 |
Deposit | £250 |
Loan period | 18 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £2,358 |
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 Wellesley 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 Wellesley, we offer a range of intraocular lenses. Your consultant will help you choose the best option for you. They include:
We also have a choice of different makes including:
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 Wellesley Hospital is a couple of miles from Southend town centre, just off the A127. We’re a short taxi ride from Southend train station, which has a fast and regular connection to London Liverpool Street. 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 16 consultation rooms to discuss any symptoms or a previous diagnosis. They may carry out tests such as:
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. However, it may be necessary to bring:
If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in our lounge while you have your operation.
On arrival 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.
Eastern Avenue
Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS2 4XH
Main Switchboard: 01702 462944
Self-pay treatment enquiries: 01702 447926
Spire Wellesley 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