Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access

How to make money from cataracts

International Conference and Expo on Cataract and Optometrists Meeting

August 04-05, 2016 Manchester, UK

Jon Bhargava

Ophthalmologist, UK

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Clin Exp Ophthalmol

Abstract :

Cataract Surgery is carried out successfully across the globe, but many providers and Ophthalmologists still make little money from this â�?�?routineâ�?�? procedure, individually and for their respective businesses. High volume surgery following strict protocol pathways, with high performing clinician-led teams can however deliver benefits for everyone. Add this to moving cataract surgery into an ambulatory environment and taking out of Secondary Care (UK NHS Hospitals) and understanding every cost to the nth degree and a recipe for success prevails. This presentation will deliver a radical and non-apologetic approach to â�?�?making moneyâ�? whilst still delivering the utmost excellence of care. It doesnâ�?�?t matter where you sit in the pathway, whether an Ophthalmologist, a Directorate Manager for an NHS Head and Neck Unit, a Private Hospital Manger, Private Medical Provider or a Supplier, when things are done right, surplus can be determined from Cataract Procedures and everyone wins. Benchmark targets derived from UK experience will be tabled plus a deep delve into some of the cost myths and perceptions. Actual costs will be detailed versus revenues awarded and you will be asked to you consider how much you should really earn from Cataract procedures and why itâ�?�?s time for this to be more equitably shared. This presentation will change forever how you consider your approach to cataract surgery and will â�?�?raise the bar for everyoneâ�?.

Biography :

Mr Bhargava has been a Consultant Ophthalmologist Surgeon at the Countess of Chester NHS Trust since 2008, and has a private practice at Nuffield Health the Grosvenor Hospital, Chester. He qualified from Sheffield University Medical School 1997, and completed his Ophthalmic training at the Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham 1999 - 2007.He went on to do his Oculoplastic fellowship at Leicester Royal Infirmary and Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre between 2007-2008. Mr Bhargava has been extensively trained in eyelid reconstructive surgery, cataract surgery and endoscopic lacrimal surgery which allows scar free surgery for the treatment of watery eyes.

Email: jonbhargava@gmail.com