The 'patients' choice' initiative will allow patients and their relatives to choose to have their cataract operation undertaken by one of a number of service providers, both NHS and private

Some CESP offices will be able to provide surgery under the initiative - please check in your area?

By choosing to have your operation performed by CESP you will receive:

• Surgery from a highly experienced local eye surgeon.
• Surgery in a respected local hospital.
• Complete after-care for the period following surgery.
• Care for the entire eye - not just the cataract.

What you will NOT get:

• Surgery from a visiting surgeon, who may not be available to look after you if complications occur.

If you would like to have your NHS operation undertaken by CESP, contact your optometrist or G.P.