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We are offering Outpatient appointments. In many cases these can be conducted virtually. To make an appointment, please call: 0207 806 4060.

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What We Treat

Our private ophthalmology unit has the latest in state-of-the-art equipment in clean and comfortable surroundings.

Our consulting rooms and visual testing are based together in the unit, allowing easy access to both services and streamlining our same day services.

With cutting edge laser technology for fast and effective treatments and the latest in optical testing equipment, our consultants can provide rapid assessments with many same day treatments available.

London Eye Unit Facilities

Our five operating theatres are fully equipped to treat the full range of eye conditions and injuries to the eye.

For inpatient stays, London’s Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth solely offers individual private rooms with ensuite bathrooms and excellent 24 hour nursing care on hand in both our specialist day-surgery and overnight wards.

Expertise & Services

Services

Amblyopia (Lazy eye)

Numerous eye disorders are known to cause amblyopia (lazy eye). The main causes are:A sq...

Blepharitis

There are three main types of blepharitis: staphylococcal blepharitis, seborrhoeic blepharitis a...

Cataracts

There are different types of cataracts:This affects older people and is by far the most common...

Chalazion (Cyst)

Tiny glands under the inner surface of the eyelid, which make an oily fluid to help lubricate the ...

Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation or swelling of the conjunctivaInfection is mo...

Diabetic Retinopathy

Having a high blood sugar level over a prolonged time can weaken and damage the tiny blood vessels...

Glaucoma

When light hits the back of the eye, tiny cells convert the light into nervous impulses. These tra...

Macular Degeneration

This is the most common form and occurs in 9 in 10 cases. In this type the cells in the RPE of t...

Painful Red Eye

Conjunctivitis means inflammation of the conjunctiva, a thin covering (like a very thin skin) th...

Pterygium

People with pterygium have a growth of pink, fleshy tissue on the white of the eye, which usually fo...

Retinal Detachment

Light enters the eye and is focused on the retina by the lens. The retina produces a picture which...

Retinal Vein Occlusion

When you look at an object, light from the object passes through the cornea of your eye, then the ...

Retinoblastoma

2 out of 5 cases of retinoblastoma are caused by a genetic abnormality, which is sometimes inherit...

Uveitis

Uveitis is the inflammation of the uveal tract. The uveal tract is the name given to the part of y...

Watery Eyes

Watery eyes are a common condition, particularly in young babies and older people. A blocked tear ...

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Steve Barnes - Hospice Director

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