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People needing eye care in Adelaide's south-west can now receive treatment closer to home after Glenelg Day Surgery added ophthalmology to its list of services.
It will initially be helped by staff from Adelaide Day Surgery – another Cura Day Hospitals Group facility, based in the city centre.
The procedures now offered at the beachside surgery include cataract, glaucoma, and oculoplastic interventions.
"This move aligns with our vision to promote the development of ophthalmology as a specialty for Cura Day Hospitals Group in South Australia and provide patients in the western region a more convenient location for their ophthalmology needs," Cura CEO Andrew Currie said.
"By extending our services to Glenelg, we aim to support the efforts at Adelaide Day Surgery and offer patients an alternative facility in a suburban setting outside of the city."
Emma Lyndon, CEO of both surgeries, said Cura had made a notable investment in cutting-edge equipment, including a microscope and centurion, and introduced a new doctor – Professor Robert Casson, who also operates at the city clinic.
She said specialised staff would be introduced at Glenelg Day Surgery as the demand for ophthalmic services grows.
"We look forward to welcoming ophthalmology nurses, with plans to leverage the expertise of Adelaide Day Surgery nurses to facilitate seamless training," Ms Lyndon added.
"We are also actively exploring collaborations with local hotels to provide feasible accommodation options for patients travelling from the country or interstate."
Based 10 kilometres from the city centre, Glenelg Day Surgery specialises in plastic and reconstructive surgery, endovascular procedures, skin cancer surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, urological procedures, cosmetic surgery and assisted reproductive procedures.
It joined Cura in 2022, becoming the group's second facility in South Australia.
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