SMILE laser eye surgery - Medical specialists

The Wellington Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare is a leading private healthcare clinic located in Central London. The Wellington Hospital's consultants are specialists in all disciplines of medicine, with a special focus on cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, oncology, spinal care and women's health.Patients undergoing treatment at the Wellington Hospital can be assured that they will receive only the best quality private care. The hospital also boasts cutting-edge medical technologies and world-class facilities. Conveniently located in the heart of London, the hospital is accessible by all forms of transport.

Custom Vision Clinic, located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, is a distinguished centre of excellence for eye care, specialising in the treatment of common eye conditions related to spectacle dependence and age-related vision loss. Offering a comprehensive range of the latest treatment options, the clinic is committed to providing superb outcomes with exceptional patient care and safety. Combining the expertise of leading ophthalmological specialists, state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and custom-built surgical operating theatres, Custom Vision Clinic is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for their patients. Rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach, the clinic’s revered team work to select the most appropriate techniques to address the unique needs of each of their patients. Custom Vision Clinic was founded by highly respected consultant ophthalmic surgeon Mr James Ball, who holds a wealth of international experience in the field. Known for pioneering techniques beyond conventional high-street options, he is regarded as one of the UK’s leading practitioners of refractive surgery. Mr Jack Gormley, the clinic’s second accomplished consultant ophthalmic surgeon, trained under Mr Ball's expert guidance and has acquired specialised experience in the UK and abroad. He leads the corneal and refractive service at York, where he serves as a consultant ophthalmologist. With specialist surgeons proficient in both corneal and lens-based surgical techniques, the surgical team’s dual expertise allows them to tailor treatments precisely to patients’ needs, ensuring optimal results. With two bespoke operating theatres, constructed in 2020 to the team’s exact specifications, a cutting-edge dedicated laser treatment suite and the latest diagnostic technology, Custom Vision Clinic is well equipped to treat a range of eye conditions, including: Myopia (short-sightedness) Hyperopia (long-sightedness) Astigmatism Keratoconus Presbyopia (age-related vision loss due to cataracts) Cataracts (standard and premium options) Custom Vision Clinic is renowned for providing exceptional quality care in a range of procedures including cataract surgery, lens replacement, lens exchange and laser eye surgery, such as: LASIK ReLEx SMILE™ keyhole LASIK PRESBYOND™ Laser Blended Vision for presbyopia Premium cataract surgery, which corrects refractive errors alongside cataract removal Refractive lens exchange for refractive error correction with potential cataract prevention Corneal Cross-Linking (CR-3) treatment for halting keratoconus progression Keraring™ Instrastromal Corneal Rings for keratoconus management Custom Vision Clinic, located within the Bowcliffe Hall Estate near Wetherby, offers first class vision care in the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. As well as its convenient location, the clinic’s ample parking, comfortable facilities and peaceful and attractive surroundings ensure patients will experience a pleasant visit.

Mount Alvernia Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, has been treating patients in the Guildford area for almost 90 years, providing outpatient, day-case and inpatient services across a range of specialities including orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, women’s health, gastroenterology, gynaecology and dermatology. The hospital has 60 beds over five wards, three theatres, 15 consulting rooms and an ambulatory care unit which includes two Theatres for minor surgery. The hospital’s extensive imaging department houses CT, MRI, X-ray, digital mammography, ultrasound and bone densitometry, alongside a nuclear medicine department. It is one of the only private hospitals in the area to provide PET CT scanning. Alongside surgery, patients can also attend the hospital for private cancer care, physiotherapy and pathology (the hospital has a laboratory for blood tests and analysis). The on-site pharmacy also enables convenient collection of prescribed medication. Mount Alvernia’s private GPs are also based in the hospital; they offer 30-minute appointments and can easily refer onward to expert specialists, as well as for tests, scans and physiotherapy should patients require them.