Why see us?

• For patients who suspect that they may have an eye problem, a timely consultation with a senior specialist can provide peace of mind and much needed information.
  
• For many patients with common eye conditions, care which fits around you and your family, can be invaluable.
  
• For patients with more complex eye problems, it is reassuring to know that you are seeing the right expert from the outset. As a consortium of consultants, with differing expertise, we are able to do this.
  
• We believe that information is key. We ensure that all patients have a full understanding of their eye condition and the options available to them.
  

As consultants with many years of experience with a broad range of eye conditions, we can help whatever the problem may be.

Your first appointment

The first appointment is the most important. For some it is the only appointment that is needed. We aim to provide a one-stop appointment wherever possible. For most patients, the first appointment will include the following steps:

1. Some questions and vision tests, tailored to the specific problem, with a vision specialist (orthoptist or ophthalmic nurse).
2. A glasses check by a refraction specialist as needed (optometrist).
3. An examination by the consultant ophthalmologist.
4. A detailed discussion with the ophthalmologist about any findings and what to do next.

What happens next?

For many people the initial appointment will be the first and last. For some, we will prescribe glasses or other other simple treatments or medications. For others the future might include additional tests, regular follow-up appointments, or surgery.

Where will I be seen?

We aim to provide a one-stop first appointment wherever possible. This means a facility best equipped for your specific eye complaint. For most this means a choice of hospitals but for some this might mean that we recommend a specific facility. We see patients at Solent Optegra Eye Hospital, Spire Southampton Hospital and the Eye Unit of Southampton General Hospital.

Further Information

We recommend the following resources of patient information; please click on the links below to access them.

If you would like to ask one of our surgeons about a specific problem please use our ASK THE SURGEON section below.

Alternatively, please contact our secretary Christine Symonds on 02380 914515, who will be happy to help.