11.06.2026
SpaMedica Report Raises Concerns Over Mandatory Cataract Surgery Waiting Times in England
New research commissioned by SpaMedica suggests that mandatory minimum waiting times for cataract surgery in England may negatively affect patients’ independence, mental health and employment while increasing demands on families and the National Health Service (NHS). Approximately half of England’s Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) have introduced mandatory minimum waiting times of up to 16 weeks for cataract surgery, compared with previous waits of approximately 4 weeks.