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Cataract surgery referal

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BlueBelle Wed 31-Jul-24 17:59:57

I think the High Street opticians are all into this now

I was sent to my local hospital last year by my independent optician and within a few weeks I had had the first eye done and then about 6 weeks later my second eye at my local hospital I wasn’t given any choices about where to go etc
That was last Jan / Mar time so near enough 18 months now
I m sure someone more recent will have more info for you

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Gznm Wed 31-Jul-24 17:35:12

Hi
I went to the opticians last week and the guy said my cataracts should be removed and he can make a referal
He typed loads of stuff on his computer screen ,i had the OCT scan and then had another thing which was eye drops to open up my pupils and then was put on a machine again to look again
After all this was done i was told i would be referred for cataract surgery and he said i would need to phone up and choose the clinic i wanted to go to and i could consider a one close to home or one or one with the shortest time waiting list.This would be discussed when i phone up.My question is will i get a letter with the phone number i need to call.The optician didn’t say what the number is or if i would get a letter.Any advice helpful.What was your journey like
Thanks for reading

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