Rushcliffe MP James Naish officially opened Optegra’s new ophthalmic clinic in Nottingham on August 22 to provide NHS cataract surgery for patients in and around the East Midlands.
Naish said it was an honour to visit the clinic and that it was a welcome addition to the community: ‘There are many people awaiting cataract surgery, and the support of hospital groups, such as Optegra, can really benefit both patients with timely treatment, as well as the NHS itself as it relieves waiting lists and demand in our busy general hospital.’
Richard Armitage, NHS director for Optegra Eye Health Care, added that Nottingham was one of Optegra’s key locations: ‘We are delighted to be supporting existing ophthalmic services in the area and working with the NHS to substantially reduce waiting times throughout the region.
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