Cataract pathway

This section is provided for health professionals (GPs, dentists, pharmacists etc).

Members of the general public are welcome to use these pages but should be aware that they are not written with them in mind. Please choose an option on the left for information aimed at the general public.

Useful contacts

Conrad Eckersley
Job title: Lead Nurse for Cataracts

Address:
The Sussex Eye Hospital
Eastern Road,
Brighton
BN2 5BF
Tel: 01273 606126

Brighton and Hove Integrated Care Service
Tel: 0300 303 8033
Fax: 01273 560 297
Email: enquiries@bics.nhs.uk

Address:
4th Floor
177 Preston Road
Brighton
BN1 6AG

Documents

Cataract letter (25kb Word file)
Consent advice sheet (31kb Word file)
Cataract referral form (66kb Word file)
YAG referral form (83kb Word file)
YAG consent advice sheet (39kb Word file)

Cataract referral pathway

Since early 2004 optometrists and Ophthalmic Medical Practitioners in Brighton and Hove have been able to refer their patients directly for surgery. In addition accredited practitioners have been paid for performing a follow up check at the same time as the GOS (ST) refraction check at four weeks post-op.

The details are all in the protocol for the cataract pathway (653kb Word file).

The pathway in brief:

Quick reference guide (45kb Word file)

In September 2008 direct referral for post-operative capsular thickening YAG laser treatment was added to the pathway. For patients who require referral for YAG please use the forms from above and make sure the patient is given the consent advice sheet.

How do I become accredited?

Accreditation for the cataract pathway is via the WOPEC CD-Rom. Each individual requires a code to access this training. Codes are available from the East Sussex LOC administrator jackie.oxley@googlemail.com

You do not need to be accredited to refer either for cataracts or YAG.

Where do I get supplies of forms?

RNIB booklets

For more please contact the RNIB directly.
Their number is: 0303 123 9999

Choice booklets and referral forms for cataracts or YAG

Choosing your hospital - cataract booklet (292kb Word file)

For more referral forms or booklets about the choices patients have please contact the team in Brighton on 01273 339100 or print off from this website (see above).

Follow up forms

These should come in the post or print one off here:
Post operative form (75kb Word file)

Patient Satisfaction Survey Questionnaires

Cataract patient satisfaction questionnaire (416kb Word file)

Consent advice sheets (see documents above)

You can always contact Vicki Macken, Optometrist on the Professional Executive Committee at the PCT and Chairman for East Sussex LOC or on her mobile - 07980 223 483.