A new NHS cataract clinic has opened in Hounslow, offering free treatment to residents in West London, including those from Harrow.
The clinic, Optegra Eye Clinic West London, is part of Optegra Eye Health Care, a network of specialist eye hospitals across the UK and Europe.
Located just over a 30-minute drive from Harrow, this new facility provides local residents with a more convenient option for cataract surgery. With one in three adults diagnosed with cataracts, the demand for treatment is high, and this clinic aims to meet that need.
Nikki Kaur, the clinic manager, highlighted the importance of the new facility for the local community, saying, “I am looking forward to developing the team to provide the best service and helping local patients in the area. There is a need for quick, accessible, and safe eyecare in the area, which is exactly what we will provide. We already work with many of the local optometrists in the community, but can now treat their patients even more locally, which is great news.”
The clinic was officially opened by Hounslow Mayor, Councillor Karen Smith, who praised the initiative, stating, “It is an honour to cut the ribbon and officially open Optegra Eye Clinic West London. Any steps to improve access to treatment, and especially with a company offering such excellent facilities and importantly, medical outcomes, is a welcome addition to our local community.”
Richard Armitage, NHS Director for Optegra Eye Health Care, noted the benefits of the new clinic, particularly for residents in West and South London. He said, “We are already offering NHS cataract surgery at our North London facility in Colindale and also at Guildford in Surrey but our new clinic in Hounslow will give convenient access to treatment for those living in the West and South of London. We are working with the NHS to substantially reduce waiting times throughout the Greater London area.”
The clinic, located at Unit 6 High Street Quarter, 2 Holloway Street, Hounslow TW3 1EL.
For more information, visit www.optegra.com/westlondon.
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