Why choose Optegra for Cataract Treatment?

At Optegra, we believe timely, specialist eye care should be accessible to everyone. With over 16 years of experience and more than one million eyes treated, we offer expert cataract care through the NHS at no cost to patients.

Our hospitals focus solely on eye health, with care led by consultant ophthalmic surgeons and supported by advanced diagnostic technology. Every patient receives high-quality, personalised care from consultation through to recovery.

Choosing Optegra means access to:

Rapid NHS treatment with your first consultation typically within 2-3 weeks of referral
A dedicated Optegra Eye Hospital, furnished to a five-star standard, where your NHS procedure will take place
Comprehensive eye health checks, including OCT scanning
Personalised care from an experienced consultant
Premium lens options
Support for patients with co-existing eye conditions
The highest standard of aftercare, with help on hand 24 hours a day should the need arise.

If you’re exploring cataract treatment options, Optegra offers the specialist care you can feel confident in.

Get started on your Journey to Clearer Vision

There are two ways to be referred for free NHS cataract treatment and the process depends on your location. Please follow the steps below that apply to your local area.

At our state-of-the-art Optegra clinics in:

Birmingham, Sheffield, Newcastle, Manchester, Preston

Visit your local optician or GP to obtain a referral.
Once our dedicated NHS team receive and process your referral you’ll be contacted by Optegra to complete a telephone assessment.
During your telephone assessment Optegra will ask you a series of medical questions and book your initial appointment.

At our state-of-the-art Optegra clinics in:

Nottingham, Leicester, Uttoxeter, Bradford, York, Preston, Brighton, Maidstone, Surrey, Colchester, Hampshire, North London, and West London

Visit your local optician or GP to obtain a referral.
Once you have been referred by your optician or GP, you’ll be contacted by the NHS Triage Service, who will inform you about available cataract providers in your local area. This will ensure you can make an informed choice.
When contacted you’ll have the opportunity to request Optegra for your free cataract treatment.
Following this contact the NHS Triage Service will refer you to one of our state-of-the-art eye clinics and Optegra will contact you to book in your free consultation.

How to secure NHS referral to Optegra

If you have been diagnosed with a cataract and are keen to have treatment sooner rather than later, Optegra will be able to help.

Cataract can develop slowly over time, causing blurred vision, clouding of vision and even double vision for some people. As it happens so gradually, patients often do not realise how badly their eyesight has deteriorated until they have the actual treatment — and then they say they can see in HD!

The procedure is pain-free and the most commonly performed elective surgery in the NHS — it takes only around 20 minutes and is conducted as a day case procedure with no need for any overnight stays.

To secure your own timely NHS treatment at Optegra, simply ask your GP or community optician to refer you.

I have an enquiry about my referral or appointment

Email optegra.bookings@nhs.net
Call 0800 077 3727

Request a referral letter

you can send the letter to optegra.referrals1@nhs.net or optegra.urgent@nhs.net if urgent.

You have the right to choose where you are treated. If you have been waiting a long time for treatment, and you would like to be treated at Optegra, you can ask your Optician or GP to refer you to Optegra.

For better vision, there’s no better choice than Optegra.

There are two ways to be referred for free NHS cataract treatment – the process depends on your location. Please follow the steps below that apply to your local area.

Cataract Treatments
In Just 2-4 Weeks

Clearer vision, quicker.

At Optegra you’ll be seen and treated by one of our highly skilled and experienced surgeons in as little as 2-4 weeks after your referral.

Premium Lenses

To give you the best vision possible, you will receive the most advanced Johnson & Johnson monofocal lenses.

Finest Patient Care

We’re committed to taking care of you during every step of your treatment. In fact, our nationwide clinics and expert teams now have the highest-rated patient care on Trustpilot.