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What Is the Difference Between Private and NHS Cataract Treatment?

What Is the Difference Between Private and NHS Cataract Surgery?

Cataract surgery is the most common operation performed in the UK, with over 300,000 procedures performed each year. This simple surgery takes less than 30-minutes and sees immediate results with little to no pain. However, when deciding between NHS or private cataract surgery, there are a number of key factors to consider.

Vision Correction

The NHS will safely remove cataracts and provide a standard monofocal lens implant. However, the NHS does not offer refractive cataract surgery. The only lens implants available to the NHS (in most cases) are monofocal (or single focal). This often results in patients’ cataracts being removed, but they would still be required to wear glasses after the procedure.

Refractive cataract surgery offered at LaserVision in comparison, offers an extensive selection of different types of lens to help ensure that your dependence on glasses or contact lenses is reduced. At LaserVision, we specialise in both cataract surgery, and laser cataract surgery, giving you a multitude of options to remove your cataracts and restore your eyesight.

Waiting Lists

One of the distinct differences between NHS and private treatment is the difference in waiting times. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the local and national lockdowns, the NHS waiting times are much longer than usual.

Private treatment does not have the same long waiting time and surgery can be performed within a few weeks. You can book a consultation at one of our clinics at a time and date that that suits you.

Aftercare

Private procedures allow more time for your consultation. This gives your consultant the opportunity to discuss the procedure and answer any questions you may have. Follow-up clinks also have more time to offer appropriate aftercare. Additionally, you will receive regular check-ups throughout your recovery process and have access to your consultant should you have any questions or concerns following surgery.

Cataract Surgery from LaserVision

If you’re experiencing cataracts or believe you may be the right candidate for cataract surgery in the UK, get in touch and book a consultation. We offer specialist laser eye surgery in clinics across the country, so you can get safe professional eye surgery near you with, contact us if you have any questions or would like to book a consultation at one of our clinics.

fred chow
fred chow
2023-11-24
Mr Tappin, top consultant and trusted surgeon for your cataract!
Jason Green
Jason Green
2023-09-06
Professional competent advice and absolutely no pressure to make a decision. I could not have predicted how much this procedure has changed my life in such a positive way. Thank you team.
Lelita Baldock
Lelita Baldock
2023-07-25
Dr Tappin and the team at LaserVision were amazing. I underwent Lasik corrective surgery and the process could not have been smoother. I was guided through the process with care and professionalism throughout. My results have been outstanding. I could not have asked for more from the team at LaserVision and I am truly grateful for my new vision.
Robert & Gia Anderson
Robert & Gia Anderson
2023-06-08
Utterly professional and caring from start to finish. I was quite nervous about having laser but am so pleased with the results. There has always been someone to advise and support every step of the way and patient care and well being really is the priority here. Thank you for looking after me and my eyes so well.
NewestToad
NewestToad
2023-04-24
Really excellent level of care from Mr. Rakesh - great communication, excellent standard of care, no complaints whatsoever, top notch service!
Christina Cook
Christina Cook
2023-04-17
Mr Tappin and his team are very professional and efficient. The whole experience from beginning to end was done with ease. I highly recommend.
Amanda Thorsen
Amanda Thorsen
2023-03-10
Dr Jayaswal has been amazing and changed my life. He made me feel so comfortable and relaxed in his care at the first meet, to remembering me with a personalised greeting, calmly explaining the procedure and reassuring me all the way through the surgery. I couldn’t recommend him enough for Lasik eye surgery - I now have perfect vision, a real dream come true! Thank you so much!
Nikki Blake
Nikki Blake
2023-02-02
Fantastic process from beginning to end - professional yet incredibly personable. The professional team, especially Mr Tappin, made me feel at ease throughout and the surgery was a great success.
April Dansie
April Dansie
2022-12-22
I had lens replacement surgery. After being both short sighted and long sighted for decades I can now see near and far without glasses or contact lens. It really is amazing. The care was great and so far the recovery has been easy.
George Judge
George Judge
2022-11-03
Amazing service from start to finish, I had LASIK surgery in August this year after years of consideration I finally took the plunge and went for the surgery with Mr Tappin. Mr Mike Tappin and his team were brilliant from the consultation right through to the surgery and aftercare. Mr Tappin and his team were very reassuring throughout the surgery and put me at ease every step of the way. If you are thinking about having laser eye treatment or at the start of your journey with it, I would highly recommend seeing Mr Tappin and his team!
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