EYE patients across Warrington have received a huge boost with the opening of a new £267,000ophthalmic day case unit at Warrington Hospital.
The unit has moved in to new modern, spacious and comfortable accommodation, which will allow more patients to be treated. The purpose built premises can now take up to 28 patients a day depending on the procedures being performed.
The Ophthalmic Day Case Unit is a specialist unit that deals specifically with patients who require eye surgery and investigations into eye disorders on a day case basis.
Some of the procedures that take place on a daily basis are cataracts, specialised treatments for glaucoma, squint surgery, eyelid disorders including tumour removal, lacrimal (tear drainage surgery), and orbital surgery.
Ophthalmic Consultant Mark Halliwell said: “The new unit is commitment with both the hospital and Ophthalmology department’s desire to develop a range of high quality services and provide an optimal patient experience. This unit will help us to achieve these aims.”
The new facilities have left an impression on Patricia Bradbury, 67 from Padgate, who had a cataract implant operation in the new unit two weeks ago and was invited to officially open the unit.
She said: “I am very impressed with the new facility. It is very nice and spacious. The care was marvellous – everyone was so friendly and made me feel relaxed. It was a real honour to be invited to officially open the unit.”
Pictured: Patricia Bradbury with staff from the unit at the opening ceremony.
Hospital's £267,000 new eye unit
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