Myopia specialists in Central London

Safarian and Simon Opticians is a highly renowned award-winning independent, healthcare-focused therapeutic optometrist clinic located in the elegant and tranquil residential area of St John’s Wood, London. The beautifully designed clinic has been providing eye care services since 1970 and has an outstanding reputation when it comes to providing caring and continuous attention to each patient as an individual in a calming environment. With two regular specialist optometrist on site Monday to Saturday, the continuity of care is unrivalled. Safarian and Simon Opticians offers a range of services, including comprehensive eye exams, complex contact lens fittings, assessing for cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and providing glasses prescriptions. They can also uniquely prescribe eye medicine for infections and inflammation. They have a special interest in dry eye treatments including a unique range of hands on treatment with Intense Pulse Light (IPL), Low light level photobiomodulation, Zest and Blephex eyelid cleaning, Punctal plugs, lacrimal gland irrigation, Meibomian gland probing and Amniotic membrane contact lenses. They use state-of-the-art equipment for eye health consultations including the most accurate Ocular Coherance Tomograhy (OCT) the Heidelberg Spectralis (as seen on the NASA space station), the widest retinal imaging device-Optomap and corneal topography. They do not use the typical ‘puff of air’ for eye pressure, they ensure the eye health is paramount to the exam. The dispensing of spectacles is with cutting-edge designer eyewear coupled with optimum spectacle measurement with the Zeiss Visufit 1000. They also have a lab on site and can provide some spectacles within the hour. The clinic deals directly with reputable manufacturers and suppliers, so they have total confidence in the products they sell and the services they offer. The team at Safarian and Simon Opticians is friendly, highly skilled, and takes pride in their optometric and design expertise. They have received several awards and accolades for their exceptional service, including runners up at the Optician Awards 2021/2022/2023 for Enhanced practice and Technology practice. They are voted the best Opticians in London 2023. Voted technology practice of the year 2024 & 2025. With over 750 5* Google reviews, this is the most sought after opticians.

The Lister Hospital holds an Outstanding CQC rating and is home to one of the UK's most celebrated fertility services — Lister Fertility Clinic, which has helped bring over 23,000 babies into the world. Across 10-plus specialist departments, it delivers consultant-led care in orthopaedics, cardiac care, oncology, gynaecology and neurology, with appointments confirmed within 24 hours.What medical services does it specialise in?The Lister Hospital provides specialist private healthcare across more than 10 clinical departments, with a particularly strong reputation for its fertility and women's health services:Orthopaedic surgery (including spinal care and joint replacement) Cardiology (cardiac care and diagnostics) Gastroenterology (digestive health) Urology Medical oncology (cancer diagnosis and treatment) Neurology Neurosurgery Haematology (blood conditions and blood cancers) Fertility and reproductive medicine Obstetrics and gynaecology (women's health) What tests and treatments does it offer?Some of the medical tests and care services offered at The Lister Hospital include: MRI (including full body MRI scanning), IVF (in vitro fertilisation), cancer treatment, echocardiogram, endoscopy, spinal surgery, cardiac screening and hip replacement.What quality and safety standards does The Lister Hospital meet?The Lister Hospital holds an Outstanding CQC rating. Appointments are confirmed within 24 hours, results returned in as little as 48 hours, and an Urgent Care Centre operates 365 days a year. Consultant-led multidisciplinary teams provide continuity of care from initial diagnosis through to treatment.Where is The Lister Hospital located?Chelsea Bridge Road, SW1W, Chelsea. Near Sloane Square, Victoria and Pimlico Underground stations. Nearest parking at Battersea Park (5 min walk).What other HCA Healthcare UK centres are there in Central London?Women's Health Centre (HCA) — Specialist women's health services at King's Road, Chelsea. Battersea & Nine Elms Outpatients — Outpatient centre in Nine Elms, SW11. Chiswick Outpatients — Consultant-led outpatient care in Chiswick, West London. Chelsea Outpatients Diagnostic Centre — Diagnostic and outpatient services on King's Road, SW3. Sydney Street Outpatients and Diagnostics Centre — Multi-specialty outpatient and cancer care in Chelsea, SW3.

The Portland Hospital is the UK's only private hospital dedicated exclusively to women and children. With over 1,300 babies delivered each year and 60,000 outpatient appointments annually, its specialist paediatric, maternity, neonatal and fertility services are delivered by expert consultants and nursing teams with a paediatric and neonatal intensive care unit on site.What medical services does it specialise in? As the UK's only private hospital exclusively for women and children, The Portland Hospital brings together specialists across a uniquely focused range of clinical disciplines: Obstetrics and gynaecology (maternity and women's health) Paediatrics and child health Fertility and reproductive medicine (including IVF services) Paediatric gastroenterology Paediatric orthopaedics Otolaryngology — paediatric ear, nose and throat (ENT) Cardiology (paediatric cardiology) Urology (paediatric urology) Dermatology (paediatric dermatology) What tests and treatments does it offer? Some of the medical tests and care services offered at The Portland Hospital include: in vitro fertilisation (IVF), antenatal care, childbirth support, caesarean section, gynaecological examination, colposcopy, neonatal surgery and fertility testing. What quality and safety standards does The Portland Hospital meet? The Portland Hospital holds a CQC Good rating. Its specialist units include a paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and neonatal intensive care unit, staffed by experienced consultants and nursing teams with access to advanced medical technology around the clock. Where is The Portland Hospital located? 205–209 Great Portland Street, W1W, Central London. Near Great Portland Street, Oxford Circus and Regent's Park stations. On-street and metered parking available nearby.