Regional centres for cataracts and varicose veins treatment
If you are waiting to be assessed or treated for either cataracts or varicose veins, this will be carried out in a specialist centre. The regional centres offer treatment to people from all Health and Social Care Trusts.
About the specialist centres
The specialist centres are called Regional Assessment and Surgery Centres. These centres provide assessment and treatment for a person needing routine surgery for:
The regional centres help:
- more patients receive treatment sooner
- protect planned surgery from being cancelled due to other emergency pressures
Where there are clinical reasons, decided by a health consultant, a person may be seen at another hospital.
Regional assessment and surgery centre videos
A video showing what you can expect when you get an appointment at one of the specialist centres can be found at the link below:
If your surgery is suitable, you may be offered post-operative review at a community optometry (high street optician) practice, closer to home.
Location of the centres
The centres for surgery for cataracts are at:
The centres for treatment of varicose veins are at:
Getting treatment for cataracts and varicose veins
Your doctor or optometrist will refer you if you need treatment for cataracts.
Your doctor will refer you if you need treatment for varicose veins.
You will then receive an appointment letter. This letter will have:
- contact details for the booking office – this is the number to phone to make an appointment
or
- information about your procedure and the specialist centre it will take place
Your GP or optometrist can also answer any questions you may have about your treatment options.