Sight Restoration
Wait Time Benchmarks for Sight Restoration
| Procedure | Emergency cases* | Urgent cases* | Scheduled cases* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract surgery | N/A | Cases are expedited proportional to relative degree of priority | Within 16 weeks of consultation |
* Priority or urgency levels are defined as follows:
- Emergency = immediate danger to life, limb or organ;
- Urgent = Situation that is unstable and has the potential to deteriorate quickly and result in an emergency admission;
- Scheduled = Situation involving minimal pain, dysfunction or disability (also called “routine” or “elective”).
Note: Unless specified, time refers to calendar days between decision to treat by specialist and the day treatment is received.