Cataract operations

Summary

A request was made to Manx Care for statistics on cataract waiting lists, operation averages, and protocols for second-eye surgery. The authority confirmed the request was received and stated that all information was sent, though the specific data values are not included in the provided text.

Key Facts

• The request was received by Manx Care on 2024-10-09.
• The outcome of the request was 'All information sent' on 2024-11-06.
• The request sought the number of persons on the cataract operations waiting list.
• The request asked for the monthly average of cataract operations performed on the Island.
• The request inquired about the assessment process and waiting times for routine surgery on a second eye.

Data Disclosed

• 2024-10-09
• 2024-11-06
• 4184857
• 2 weeks
• 2 pages
• 1 document

Original Request

Please advise The number of persons on the cataract operations waiting list The monthly average of cataract operations performed here on the Island Is it correct that both eyes are not done at the same time but one and normally the second within 2 weeks. However does Manxcare assess the second eye as to whether it should be done urgently or routinely? If routine does that mean you have to wait again for some time. Might you please advise average waiting time for routine surgery to second eye

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Manx Care Noble’s Hospital, Strang Braddan, Isle of Man IM4 4R (01624) 650 000

Our ref: 4184857 6 November 2024

Dear

We write further to your request, received 9 October 2024, which states:

"Please advise
The number of persons on the cataract operations waiting list
The monthly average of cataract operations performed here on the Island
Is it correct that both eyes are not done at the same time but one and normally the second within 2 weeks.
However does Manxcare assess the second eye as to whether it should be done urgently or routinely?
If routine does that mean you have to wait again for some time.
Might you please advise average waiting time for routine surgery to second eye"

Our response to your request is as follows: I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

Please quote the reference number 4184857 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely