Cataract operation - Page 2

Smashing, that is so reassuring. Thanks a lot, and Happy New Year 😎

Hello ladies, 

I hope you do not mind me asking but how long did you have to wait for the operation after visiting the Torrevieja assessment centre? 

I have an appointment in February and am unable to drive now as my sight has deteriorated badly in the last six months. I am considering paying for private treatment if it is a long waiting period. 

Thank you

Jean

My wife had to wait 7 months but it was the height of the pandemic at the time. The anaesthetist at the hospital said they aimed to do everyone within a maximum of 5 months and apologised for the delay.

If you are so bad now you cannot drive then perhaps going private would be a better option.

On the other hand, my son in law in UK was told he would have to wait up to 2 years before being seen so he went private as he drives a school bus as part of his work.

  Hello Jay

  Last year ,I waited from January  to last day of Aug for 1st eye & exactly a month later the other eye was done. 

Cheers

Elinspain

Hi Jay, I had my first op today at Torrevieja, about 7 months from last May, so I think that’s the norm now, it was super busy, and a 10:30 appointment resulted in me leaving just before 7pm. I believe they had an emergency, which pushed us all back. The staff were all pleasant. I go back tomorrow for the doctor  to check it over. However, all the paperwork says it is illegal to drive in Spain after the op for a minimum of 1 month. I wish you well, and hope you make the right decision. I do believe it is very expensive to go private with this. Best regards. 😎

Many thanks for all the information. Will go to my appointment to assessment centre in Febrary and make a final decision then. 
Jean

Just a quick update. 
I visited the eye clinic in Torrevieja yesterday and they are referring me for a private operation as the waiting list is very long for Torrevieja hospital. I am  presuming this is because the cataracts are now badly affecting my sight.  

I have requested Imed in Elche as a friend of mine has recommended them. I am now waiting for them to contact me. Fingers crossed it will not be long.