[grinling]

Bupa charges £2500 per eye.
Check with each hospital for wait times and also any complications. The longest wait might be offering the best results.

[Goosegirl]

When I decided to go private it was my optician who referred me to Lancaster BMS so it didn't involve my GP. Both my eyes were rather problematic which was why I went to this particular consultant. If you choose to go private I'd have a look on-line to see which might be the best in eye ops (if there are any) then arrange with your GP to send a letter to them, or you may be able just to ring up and ask for a consultation. I didn't have to wait long before my first appointment so if you want to get it sorted soon there shouldn't be a problem. The cost per eye was about what grinling said and it was one of the best things I've ever spent money on!

[AlaninCarlisle]

Thanks, will phone my GP on Tuesday and get the process started

[Growster...]

Goosey, you have lovely eyes, and they don't need any more attention..;0)

[wapello]

Glad to hear your op went well and on the mend,
I all so have injections into my eye balls, ive had about 18 and more to come they are to stop the blood
vessels at the  back of my eyes from leaking, thats diabetes for you,,,,

[Goosegirl]

Thanks, will phone my GP on Tuesday and get the process started

I'm glad to have been some help. I don't want to slate the NHS as I used to work there, but financial, PC problems, and other difficulties tends to affect the patient which is a shame because they're are many devoted people doing their best. At the same time it's about you and your needs so you don't want to wait for ages until you get it done. I'm certain you won't regret going private.

[Aidy]

Times are a changing!
We now refer patients to a company, they will see/ operate within 4 weeks on the NHS.
Going private will give you choices on lens types not used by NHS and of course will be as quick as you put your card in the machine!
Also they are performing YAG lazer for those with PCO in a quick period, the days of long waiting list at hospitals are ending, of course this is North West, not sure what is going on elsewhere.

[AlaninCarlisle]

27 weeks waiting in N Cumbria with NHS, and that's after diagnosis for which there is also a lengthy waiting time

[Aidy]

27 weeks waiting in N Cumbria with NHS, and that's after diagnosis for which there is also a lengthy waiting time

18 weeks at Blackpool Vic on average, you need to move down this neck o woods AC, tropical weather, health services, biggest punk festival in the world you be mad not too!

[AlaninCarlisle]

you need to move down this neck o woods AC, tropical weather, health services, biggest punk festival in the world you be mad not too!

What, with me little stick of Blackpool Rock?

[Aidy]

you need to move down this neck o woods AC, tropical weather, health services, biggest punk festival in the world you be mad not too!

What, with me little stick of Blackpool Rock?

We do biguns too!

[Goosegirl]

If you're very good they'll even put your name through it. You might not be able to read it but am sure it will taste nice!

[Aidy]

If you're very good they'll even put your name through it. You might not be able to read it but am sure it will taste nice!

You can after the cataract op 

[AlaninCarlisle]

Well, I spoke to my GP yesterday and a letter arrived this morning re a  consultation with an opthalmic surgeon , here in Carlisle in 2 weeks time

[Goosegirl]

Result!  Now you're rocking so let us know how things go.