Based at Western Eye Hospital, our world leading ophthalmic consultants use the latest technology to treat a range of eye conditions.
The Western Eye has been an eye hospital for well over a century and has a reputation for leading-edge treatment. Our team of leading ophthalmologists, who are specialists, can support you in everything from common eye problems such as cataracts, glaucoma or eyelid surgery through to complex ophthalmic issues.
Our consultants are supported by experienced nurses and technicians and the latest state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment is available including the latest optical coherence scanner which provides high-quality images of the retina and optic nerve.
Services we offer
Services include weekly clinics with our experienced consultant surgeons who have expertise in dealing with all common eye symptoms including blurred vision, droopy eyelids, dry eyes, chalazions and styes, red eye and eye pain.
We have specialists in:
cataract surgery
macular degeneration
diabetic eye disease
glaucoma
uveitis
vitreoretinal surgery
squint and motility
paediatric ophthalmology
corneal surgery
ocuplastics
thyroid eye disease
neurological conditions affecting the eye
If surgery is needed, it can be arranged quickly and efficiently with our expert eye surgeons. We have experts in all eye surgeries including corneal, eyelid, retinal and cataract surgery and the latest minimally invasive procedures. Our team also offers a whole range of intraocular lenses to suit patients undergoing cataract surgery. All the latest surgical techniques are available from routine to highly complex surgery performed in our state-of-the-art dedicated ophthalmic theatres.
Why choose us
We offer world-class expertise and the very latest technologies within a specialist eye hospital. Our links to Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust means our patients have access to highly-skilled multidisciplinary teams with consultants who have expertise in a whole range of conditions that may affect the eye from diabetes and thyroid problems to trauma and retinal detachments. We also offer nursing staff and allied health professionals specifically trained in ophthalmology and dedicated to supporting patients with eye conditions.
For further information about eye conditions visit the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust patient information page.
Research and innovation
Consultants at the Western Eye Hospital are involved in leading-edge research, which has been presented both nationally and internationally. This has led to a range of new treatments for eye conditions which you will have access to.
