There are several Sheffield based cataract providers. Below is a brief summary:
Northern General Eye Care Centre (NGEC)
Waiting times from referral to first appointment – 2 – 4 weeks
Waiting times from first appointment to surgery – 3 weeks
Our current waiting times for GA (General Anaesthetic) Cataract surgery are 16-18 weeks from receipt of referral.
They say: “The Northern General Eye Centre (NGEC) is a £6.7m purpose built Cataract facility run by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It opened in 2019 and is run by experienced NHS Consultant Surgeons who have extensive experience of Cataract surgery as well as all other Ophthalmic areas such as Glaucoma, Corneal, Oculoplastics, and Vitreoretinal. NGEC prides itself on taking all patients with any complexities and comorbidities and also offers the following services that are unique to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals;
Immediate Sequential Bilateral cataract surgery
Cataract Surgery under General Anaesthetic at the nearby Royal Hallamshire Hospital
High quality equipment such as the IOLMaster 700, Pentacam HR and Spectralis OCT”
Refer via EyeV or NHS mail to sth.ngec_cataract@nhs.net
CHEC (Tinsley)
Waiting times from referral to first appointment – 1 week
Waiting times from first appointment to surgery – 2 – 4 weeks
They say: “CHEC Sheffield provides more than one solution for patients who have cataracts that need to be removed. At CHEC, we offer a standard or a premium lens option through the NHS. Our premium lens will give you functional vision to allow you to see in the distance with some nearer vision. This lens upgrade is subject to suitability and must be in both eyes.
At CHEC we also offer a free Home to Hospital™ patient pick up service which is an initiative designed to make healthcare more accessible and convenient for all patients with a dedicated, friendly, fully trained driver transporting patients in a comfortable, air condition and easily accessible vehicle.”
Refer via EyeV or NHS mail to c.hec@nhs.net
New Medica (Barlborough)
Waiting times from referral to first appointment – 1 week
Waiting times from first appointment to surgery – 1 week
They say: “Our personalised patient care makes patients feel comfortable and at ease. We’ll give patients a warm welcome, hold their hand if their nervous and be there for them throughout their time with us.
We choose to use the highest-quality lenses which means you’ll get the best clinical outcomes.
State-of-the-art facilities with the latest equipment, and free parking ensure you can focus on you when you come to visit us.
Door to door taxi service for patients that need it.”
Refer via EyeV or NHS mail to newmedica.referrals@nhs.net
Optegra (Carbrook)
Waiting times from referral to first appointment – 1 week
Waiting times from first appointment to surgery – 2 weeks
They say: “Optegra is one of the leading providers for NHS cataracts, using only the best resident Surgeons. We use the best quality Johnson & Johnson lens to ensure you have the highest quality of vision for life in all lighting conditions. We will ensure you have both eyes operated on faster than any other provider with exceptional care.”
Refer via EyeV or NHS mail to optegra.referrals1@nhs.net
Practice Plus (Barlborough)
Waiting times from referral to first appointment – 2 weeks
Waiting times from first appointment to surgery – 2 weeks
They say: “At Barlborough Hospital we provide high quality healthcare with short waiting times for both NHS and private patients. Our hospital base means we can deliver consultant led care to accommodate ophthalmology patients requiring general anaesthetic or sedation for cataract surgery. Located minutes from junction 30 of the M1, we are easily accessible with free parking and on-site café.”
Refer via NHS mail to practiceplusgrp.barlboroughophthalrefs@nhs.net
SpaMedica (Chapeltown)
Waiting times from referral to first appointment – 1 week
Waiting times from first appointment to surgery – 2 – 4 weeks
They say: “SpaMedica are the largest provider of Cataract and YAG Capsulotomy in the NHS. With over 18,000 5 star reviews and 16 years of experience giving excellent patient care. Offering free transport with employed, trained drivers. 24/7/365 helpline, 13 rated Outstanding by the CQC and all others rated good. With visual outcomes 98% 6/12 or better.”
Refer via EyeV or NHS mail to spamedica.referrals@nhs.net
This information was last updated November 2024 and lead times might vary slightly.