Eye flashes - Medical specialists in Central London

The Portland Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is a revered centre for excellence in private medical treatment located in central London. The highly experienced team offer specialist care for women, children and their families, with dedicated services for children and babies, women’s health and maternity care. With a wide range of highly recommended pregnancy services, including state-of-the-art scanning and expert physiotherapy, The Portland Hospital provides women with a wealth of maternity care options with safety at the heart of all treatment. In addition, the revered hospital offers comprehensive women’s health services, from menopause management to gynaecological surgery, led by highly experienced consultants including leading specialists in endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome. The Portland Hospital’s team of distinguished paediatric specialists also provides dedicated care for babies and children and the clinic is equipped with entertainment facilities for young patients to ensure their visit is a calm and pleasant as possible.

Harley Vision is a renowned laser eye clinic based in London with specialist expertise in the treatment of complex refractive, cataract and corneal conditions. These include cataracts, keratoconus and pterygium, as well as recurrent corneal erosion syndrome and Fuchs endothelial dystrophy. Established in 2023, Harley Vision offers a wide range of ophthalmology procedures, including cataract surgery, cornea transplants, and refractive lens exchange. With particular expertise in YAG laser capsulotomy and PTK laser, the clinic also provides pterygium surgery, corneal collagen cross-linking, and ICL (implantable collamer lens) surgery. Harley Vision emphasises honesty, transparency and compassionate, evidence-based care. Patients are seen by a consultant from the beginning, starting with the pre-surgical assessment and testing to surgery and follow-up. The clinic’s highly experienced team is led by clinical director Mr Mukhtar Bizrah, multi-award-winning specialist who is board-certified in the UK, Canada and Europe. Through Harley Vision, patients can access the latest diagnostic technology, along with cutting-edge technologies such as the Schwind Amaris eye laser system, iDesign laser technology, and Zeiss Visumax/MEL90 lasers. The clinic also employs AI technology, and also provides custom-made lens implants from leading providers like Alcon, Raynor and J&J.

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.