Cross Border Initiative
Follow the steps below to understand how eligible patients can access cataract treatment through the Cross Border Healthcare scheme.
Steps to Access Cataract Treatment Under Cross Border Healthcare
- 1. Contact Optical Express and a Patient Advisor will guide you through the Cross-Border process
- 2. You will be provided with a date, time and location for your consultation, where you will be cared for our expert consultant led multi-disciplinary team.
- 3. Ahead of the Consultation please contact your GP or Optometrist and ask for a letter of referral addressed to Optical Express
- 4. Attend your Optical Express appointment, where all the necessary documentation will be prepared for submission
- 5. A surgery date is arranged along with payment options. Payment is settled 21 days before the day of your surgery.
- 6. Following your cataract surgery, Optical Express invoices and proof of payment are submitted by you directly to HSE for reimbursement
Cross Border Pricing
€2,500 For a Single Focus Procedure (Per Eye) Up to €1,500 Reimbursement (Per Eye)
HSE Contact Details
Contact Them Here:
0567784547 or 0567784546Visit their website
Still have questions?
Below you’ll find answers to our most frequently-asked questions.
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The NI Planned Healthcare Scheme - Cataract Surgery
Cataract Surgery is one of the most common treatments undertaken by patients travelling from the Republic of Ireland.
You can access Cataract Surgery in the same way you'd get public healthcare in Ireland. Healthcare must be planned and you will need a valid referral from your GP.
While you must pay for any healthcare that you get, under the NI Planned Healthcare Scheme you can then apply to the HSE for reimbursement towards the cost of the healthcare.
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Do I qualify for the NI Planned Healthcare Scheme?
NI Planned Healthcare Scheme treatment is exclusively available to Irish residents who qualify for public health care.
Your GP can refer you to the NI Planned Healthcare are Scheme. You do not need to be on a waiting list to become eligible for this scheme.
To check your eligibility please contact;
National Contact Point
Cross-Border Healthcare Directive Department
HSE
St Canice's Hospital
Dublin Road
KilkennyGeneral enquiries: 056 778 4546
Email : crossborderdirective.hse.ie
Webpage : http://www.hse.ie/crossborderdirective
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How do I apply for Cross Border Treatment?
It’s straightforward to apply for treatment under the NI Planned Healthcare Scheme.
To use health services in Northern Ireland and be refunded under the NI Planned Healthcare Scheme you must:
- Be referred via your GP to the health service abroad
- Get prior authorisation if it is required for your treatment
- Personally apply for a refund of your costs
For further details contact one of our Patient Advisors at Optical Express – we will guide you each step of the way.
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Is Aftercare Provided?
Yes, absolutely. We can make arrangements to provide your first day aftercare appointment and provide you with medications to use as you recover from the procedure.
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Who Will Carry Out My Surgery?
At Optical Express, we use expert Consultant Ophthalmologists who are experienced in delivering cataract surgery. Our Ophthalmologists are on hand to provide you and those who care for you any advice necessary.
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Are Premium Technologies Used?
Yes, at Optical Express we work with industry giants, providing the best quality of care and product to our patients. We work with Johnson & Johnson, Alcon, Bausch and Lomb and Zeiss. Our diagnostic and treatment technology plus intraocular lenses available for patients are of the very best quality. We do not compromise on quality.