Private cataract surgery North Wales

Here at Spire Abergele Clinic, 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.

At Spire Abergele Clinic, 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
• Toric – a monofocal lens that helps correct astigmatism (a problem with focusing)
• Multifocal – corrects both near and distance vision, like varifocal glasses

We have a choice of different makes including AKREOS.

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.

The clinic is situated on the North Wales Business Park on the outskirts of Abergele and is easily accessible from the A55. Take the train to Abergele and Pensarn railway station. A taxi from the train station is approximately five minutes.We have free on-site parking available.

Your consultations

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

Your appointments will take place in one of our 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

Your appointment should take no more than an hour. There’s no need to pack an overnight bag, however, we suggest you bring a change of top as fluid may get onto your clothes when preparing the operative area.

If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in our reception area while you have your operation.

Before your cataract operation, you’ll meet your healthcare team and will be given a local anaesthetic in your eye, and sometimes also a sedative to relax you.

You’ll then have the procedure, which will involve:

• Making a small incision (cut) into the front of your eye (the cornea)
• Inserting your new intraocular lens

After your cataract surgery, you’ll be taken to a recovery area to relax until your surgeon says you’re ready to go home. This is usually a few hours after cataract surgery. It’s essential that you have someone take you home.

Although everybody’s different and you should always follow your consultant’s advice, here’s a typical recovery timeline for cataract surgery: