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Cataracts Travel Insurance
While your vision might require some adjustment, you should still get a travel insurance policy before you travel. Cataracts are covered as a standard. There are no health questions for Cataracts to answer as long as: You have not been referred to a specialist due to worsening or destabilising your Cataracts in the previous 12 months. You have never had any…
While your vision might require some adjustment, you should still get a travel insurance policy before you travel.
Cataracts are covered as a standard.
There are no health questions for Cataracts to answer as long as:
- You have not been referred to a specialist due to worsening or destabilising your Cataracts in the previous 12 months.
- You have never had any hospital admissions with this condition.
- You are not on a waiting list or waiting for surgery to treat Cataracts.
- You are not awaiting the results of any tests or investigations into this condition.
Please Note: If the above statement and restrictions do not apply to you or you have any other medical conditions, you can get a quote and policy by following this link:
Contact us by telephone at 0800 043 0020 / 01273 092 757.
Summary of Cover (per person)
| Section & Cover | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medical and Repatriation* | £5,000,000 | £5,000,000 | £5,000,000 |
| Personal Liability | - | £2,000,000 | £2,000,000 |
| Cancellation or Curtailment* | - | £3,000 | £7,500 |
| Personal Baggage* | £500 | £2,500 | £3,500 |
| Activity Equipment | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 |
| Valuables* | £250 | £250 | £500 |
| Loss of Passport* | - | £300 | £500 |
| Travel Delay | - | £300 | £1,000 |
| Trip Abandonment* | - | £3,000 | £7,500 |
| Missed Departure / Connection | - | £500 | £500 |
| Legal Expenses* | - | £25,000 | £50,000 |
*Excess payables vary depending on the claim benefit.
Please read the Policy Wording for the complete list of Benefits.
Healix Insurance Services Ltd, on behalf of Hamilton Insurance DAC, arranges this Travel Insurance policy for Jade Stanley Ltd. Healix Insurance Ltd is registered in England and Wales under No. 5484190 and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under No. 437248. Hamilton Insurance DAC is registered in Ireland No. 484148, approved by the Central Bank of Ireland, and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority in connection with their UK branch. Jade Stanley Ltd is registered in England and Wales under No. 03570857 and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under No. 306205.
Before Your Trip
- Consult your Ophthalmologist about your travel plans. They can assess the severity of your cataracts, discuss risks, and advise you on managing your vision while away.
- Pack enough eye drops, medication, sunglasses with solid UV protection, and any spare glasses or contact lenses you might need.
- Choose a destination with good accessibility and healthcare facilities. Consider using a translation app to explain your cataracts in the local language.
Whilst Travelling
- Wear your sunglasses at all times, especially in bright environments. Be careful around dust and wind, which can irritate your eyes.
- Give your eyes regular breaks during long journeys. Look away from screens and focus on distant objects to relax your eye muscles.
- Pack enough eye drops, medication, sunglasses with solid UV protection, and any spare glasses or contact lenses you might need.
- Inform airport staff and hotel personnel about your vision limitations and request help.
- Be prepared for unexpected situations and have alternative plans if your vision makes some activities difficult.
Additional Tips
- Consider audiobooks. Even with low vision, they can be a great way to enjoy sightseeing and cultural experiences.
- Give your eyes regular breaks during long journeys. Look away from screens and focus on distant objects to relax your eye muscles.
- Apps like GPS navigation and text-to-speech can be helpful for people with cataracts whilst travelling.
Everyone's experience with cataracts is different. Most importantly, enjoy your trip, and don't let your vision limitations stop you from having a great trip.
