Based on Westgate Road, the centre offers a convenient service for patients who need surgery to remove a cataract, without having to go to hospital.
Patients referred to the centre will receive a letter confirming the date and time they should arrive on the day of surgery.
Prior to attending, patients will also receive a small yellow card to complete with their name and the details of the person collecting them after surgery. This card must be completed and handed to reception on arrival.
What is a cataract?
Cataracts occur when the small transparent disc at the front of your eye, known as the lens, develops cloudy areas. As we age, the lens can become frosted and begin to limit vision. Vision can be helped by wearing glasses. However, over time the cataract may get worse and require surgery.
Many cataracts are harmless and, if the impact on daily life is manageable, people may choose not to have surgery.
However, when a cataract affects daily activities, surgery is the only effective treatment.
Contact us
Newcastle Westgate Cataract Centre
Westgate Road
Newcastle
NE4 6BE
Tel: 0191 933 0235
If you need to rearrange your appointment, please call: 0191 282 5905 and choose option 4.
