CHEC

NHS cataract treatment including diagnosis, surgery, and follow-up care. Cataract surgery is a quick, straightforward, painless procedure taking around 10 minutes with a 99% success rate. Approximately 30% of adults aged 65+ will develop cataracts requiring treatment.

Diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of glaucoma, a group of eye conditions that gradually damage the optic nerve due to elevated intraocular pressure. Treatment may involve monitoring, eye drops, or surgery. Over 1,300 glaucoma consultations per week.

Diagnosis and treatment of age-related macular degeneration, one of the leading causes of sight loss affecting over 600,000 people in the UK. Wet AMD treated with anti-VEGF injections; dry AMD managed with lifestyle interventions. Available at CHEC Watford and Coventry.

Primary care eye services consulting over 150,000 patients per year across 35+ UK locations. General ophthalmologists manage clinics providing specialist advice, assessment and treatments for patients who may have multiple conditions including cataracts, glaucoma and AMD.

Community optometrist-delivered service for minor eye conditions including sudden blurred vision, red eye, foreign body removal, dry/painful eye, watery eye, flashes/floaters, and retinal lesions. Aims to manage conditions in primary care, minimising unnecessary hospital referrals.

Specialised surgery addressing conditions affecting the retina and vitreous of the eye, including epiretinal membranes, vitreomacular traction, and macular holes. Vitrectomy procedure typically lasts 40-80 minutes under local anaesthesia.

Innovative surgical techniques to control intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients, typically combined with cataract surgery. Uses tiny incisions and microscopic equipment, minimising risks and facilitating speedier recovery compared to traditional glaucoma surgery. Suitable for mild to moderate glaucoma.

Private self-pay cataract surgery through CHEC's Clarity brand, offering greater choice of consultants, treatment, and lens options including standard monofocal, premium extended monofocal, trifocal, and toric lenses. Finance available through Chrysalis Finance with interest-free options over 6-12 months.