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40 week waiting time for cataract surgery

Posted By Daughter05

"40 week waiting time for cataract surgery"

About: University Hospital Wishaw / Ophthalmology

(as a relative),

My father has been told that the waiting time for Cataract surgery at Wishaw General is 40 weeks, I think this is disgraceful! Apparently the reason for this is 3 ophthalmologists have left and no replacements! Why should my father be penalised for this? The delay is having a massive impact on his quality of life with him now requiring more support in view of his severely impaired vision. As a family we are deeply concerned for his well-being, he had stroke 6 years ago and is housebound and the only solace is watching TV and reading, which he is now struggling to do.

We are now looking to go private for this treatment as he cannot wait 40 weeks for this operation. It is extremely unfair and disappointing that we have to consider this option.

I look forward to a response.

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Response from Graham Simpson, Deputy Director of Hospital Services, University Hospital Wishaw, NHS Lanarkshire 6 years ago
Graham Simpson
Deputy Director of Hospital Services, University Hospital Wishaw,
NHS Lanarkshire

Submitted on 16/05/2017 at 17:01
Published on Care Opinion on 17/05/2017 at 11:59

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Dear Daughter05

I would like to look in to your Fathers case and the information that has been provided. If you would be willing to contact our patient affairs department on 01355585325 with your fathers details I will look into and contact you directly with more information.

Many thanks

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Response from Christine McNeill, Patient Affairs Manager, University Hospital Hairmyres, NHS Lanarkshire 6 years ago
Christine McNeill
Patient Affairs Manager, University Hospital Hairmyres,
NHS Lanarkshire

Submitted on 18/05/2017 at 09:45
Published on Care Opinion at 13:03

Dear Daughter05

Thank you contacting me as suggested by Graham. Hopefully I have been able to give you a better understanding of the current position relating to the waiting times for cataract surgery.

Best wishes.

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