Cataract information video

To view more about cataracts and the cataract pathway, please watch the following videos.

Video content

  • What is a cataract?

  • What to expect during an assessment?

  • What to expect following surgery?

  • What are the risks and benefits?

  • Can I have surgery for both eyes?

  • What is the recovery for cataracts?

  • What are the different IOL

  • What is posterior capsular opacification?

  • What is YAG laser?

  • What will happen during YAG laser?

  • What are the risks of YAG?

Getting referred to Newmedica

If you think you have an eye condition, you should see your optician or GP for a detailed assessment. They’ll go through all the options available and tell you where you can have your treatment.

The referral process will differ slightly depending on whether you want to be an NHS or private patient. You’ll find all the information you need on our NHS and private patient pages.

Are you a health care professional?
Find out how to refer a patient.

NHS patients

Learn more about our NHS services
and how you can be referred.

Read more

Private patients

Find details about our private
options and how to get started.

Read more

Self-referring? Call 0800 4096 792

Patient stories