Ophthalmology

Our comprehensive ophthalmology service includes:

  • Argon and YAG laser treatments
  • Automated and Goldmann visual field service
  • Biometry
  • Botulinum toxin treatment
  • Cataract surgery
  • Contact lens service
  • Corneal pachymetry and topography
  • Cornea surgery
  • Diabetic retinopathy treatment clinic
  • Emergency eye clinic - Monday to Friday, 09.00 to 17.00 (by appointment - walk-ins go via A&E)
  • Fluorescein angiography
  • General ophthalmology clinic
  • Glaucoma treatment and surgery
  • Laser refractive surgery
  • Low vision aid service
  • Macular degeneration treatment
  • Medical retina clinic
  • Neuro-ophthalmology
  • Ocular coherence tomography
  • Oculoplastic (eyelids, tumour) surgery
  • Optometrist
  • Orbital, lacrimal (tear duct) and endonasal surgery
  • Orthoptic service
  • Strabismus and motility disorders
  • Thyroid eye disease rehabilitation
  • Uveitis

An ophthalmology clinic, laser and surgery service is also available for private patients.

For more information you can also visit our ophthalmology website.

Consultants

Location
Eye clinics are held on the 1st floor of south wing.

Contacts

Charing Cross Hospital
Consultant secretaries
Tel: 020 3311 1498/1499
Fax 020 3311 7333

Emergencies and eye clinic
Tel: 020 3313 0412

Western Eye Hospital
Tel: 020 3312 6666
Fax: 020 3312 3259

A&E department, ground floor
Tel: 020 3312 3241
Fax: 020 3312 3243

Secretary
Tel: 020 3312 3258
Fax: 020 3312 3259