Ophthalmology


Our Ophthalmology service includes a comprehensive ophthalmic outpatient service and a range of surgical procedures carried out on a day case basis, without the need for patients to stay overnight in hospital.

We also have a range of highly specialised diagnostic services, such as digital imaging, fluorescein angiography, Ocular Coherence Tomography, Argon and Yag laser facilities, and ophthalmic B-scan ultrasound.

Our purpose-built Day Case Unit, together with our state-of-the-art theatre and well-trained nursing staff, means that we are able to offer our patients the very best care. We also have a minor surgical procedure theatre in the outpatient department.

The range of services we offer on an outpatient basis includes:

  • Anterior segment
  • Inflammatory conditions
  • Cataracts
  • Medical retina and retinal vascular conditions
  • Glaucoma
  • Lacrimal diseases
  • Oculoplastics
  • Orbital Diseases
  • Laser treatment for medical retinal conditions
  • Laser treatment for glaucoma
  • Children’s ophthalmology.

Our ophthalmic surgery services include:

  • Cataract
  • Glaucoma, including Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
  • Oculoplastic surgery
  • Lacrimal surgery
  • Orbital surgery
  • Ocular injuries
  • Squint surgery.

Contact us

  • King's Mill Hospital clinic: 01623 676017
  • Newark Hospital clinic: 01636 685750 or 685751.