Private cataract surgery Blackpool

At Spire Fylde Coast Hospital, our team of ophthalmologists (eye specialists) can offer you cataract removal surgery and lens options that are recommended for you and your needs.

We offer fast access to diagnostic tests and scans and hassle-free booking with appointment times to suit you, so you don't have to wait long.

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

We also have special equipment which use 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

The hospital is located on St Walburgas Road (postcode FY3 8BP) 10 minutes’ drive from Junction 4 of the M55 and close to Stanley Park and Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Public transport options are available. We have free parking on-site for you and your visitors.

Your consultations

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

All your consultations will take place in one of our 10 private 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

On the day of your procedure, you’ll come into Spire Fylde Coast Hospital and meet your healthcare team. If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they'll be advised when they can return and visit you.

You’ll only be here for a few hours, so you won’t need to bring too much with you. You may like to bring a change of shirt in case the fluid used to clean your eye gets onto your top.

You'll be given local anaesthetic eye drops 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: