The Eye Clinic at Salisbury Hospital treats over 20,000 patients each year for cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases, squints and other diseases of the eye.
How the Stars Appeal makes a difference:
- Enhancing the Eye Clinic environment, for example with furnishings, décor and artwork
- Advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment that means eye patients can have the latest treatment in Salisbury without having to travel to other hospitals. This includes:
- A new Topographer machine and Cyclo laser
- 3D OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) machine helping diagnose macular degeneration as well as other eye conditions affecting those with diabetes which can lead to sight loss
- Yag and retinal argon lasers
- Free Wi-Fi
- Stars Appeal water cooler
- Specialist training and education for staff
- Supporting staff wellbeing and morale
