Our Eye Unit provides specialist care for adults and children with a wide range of eye conditions. We offer assessments, treatments and surgery, including for cataracts and laser procedures, and support you to manage long‑term eye diseases.
We are recognised as a centre of excellence for eye care.
We see people of all ages, with both sudden and long‑standing eye symptoms.
This may include:
- Eye muscle or movement problems
- Eye pain
- Long‑term eye conditions
- Problems linked to general health issues such as stroke or multiple sclerosis
- Vision changes
What to expect at your appointment
Once we receive your referral, we'll invite you for an eye assessment at the relevant service.
Your appointment will last 20–60 minutes. You may see more than one clinician depending on your needs.
Please bring:
- A list of your current medications
- Any glasses you use
- Details of previous eye treatments
You may have tests such as:
- Specialist scans or imaging
- Vision and eye muscle checks
- Visual fields
These tests help us fully understand your eye health and plan the right treatment. Some tests may use drops to dilate your pupils. These might sting for a moment, but help us examine your eyes thoroughly.
Virtual Eye Clinic
Some patients may be seen in our Virtual Eye Clinic. A trained ophthalmic technician will carry out all necessary tests and send your results to a doctor to review electronically after your appointment. You will receive your outcome and next steps shortly afterwards.
This option:
- Reduces appointment times (2-3 hours > 1 hour)
- Helps more patients be seen locally in the community
- Speeds up access to treatment
