Eyecare Medical offers 100% of appropriately referred patients an appointment within 2 weeks of their referral to see a consultant ophthalmologist.
No Waiting List
Patients are able to see consultants when they need to according to their prevailing medical needs.
Over 4500 Clinical Visits Per Year
Eyecare Medical is a busy service with the apropriate broad range of staff and resources.
Over 2500 Treatments Per Year
Eyecare Medical have over a decade of experience in delivery of intravitreal (injections to eye) and laser treatment to the eye.
NHS Community Providers
Local Consultant Eye Surgeon, Mr Andrew Needham, established the community based NHS service in 2007 with a team of dedicated medical staff to prevent the people of Cheshire having to travel over 50 miles for specialist NHS eye care. The service has now grown to provide treatment for patients across several NHS Trusts in the North West of England. It focuses on macular conditions such as Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Vein Occlusions and Diabetic Retinopathy. With over a decade of success, the award winning service continues to provide a top quality care for patients.
Services
Macular Disease Specialists
Eyecare Medical specialises in macular conditions. Eyecare Medical specialise in reviewing patients rapidly following their referral to ensure the best possible visual outcomes.
Eyecare Medical utilises the most advanced imaging systems including an Optos wide field imaging camera and state of the art Heidelberg Spectralis Angio-OCT scanner.
Eyecare Medical maintains the highest standards for facility cleanliness and drug storage across all sites. Including microbiology assessments, procurement of long life crisis refrigeration and coordination with host services in the development of facilities
Age Related Macular Degeneration Treatment
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a painless eye condition that causes you to lose central vision. AMD is the leading cause of vision loss among people age 50 and older in the UK. Vision loss can be rapid and irreversible.
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes, caused by high blood sugar levels damaging the back of the eye (retina). It can cause blindness if left undiagnosed and untreated. However, it usually takes several years for diabetic retinopathy to reach a stage where it could threaten your sight.
Occlusion (blockage) of a retinal vein is a common cause of sudden painless reduction in vision in older people. A blockage forms in the vein, usually due to a blood clot, and obstructs the blood flow. It is essential to identify and treat any risk factors to minimise the risk to the other eye and prevent a further vein occlusion in the affected eye.