Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) - Medical specialists

Circle Reading Hospital is a private multispecialty clinic that specialises in orthopaedic surgery, gynaecological treatments, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, general surgery, urology, vascular surgery, pain management and dermatology plus physiotherapy treatment. Established in 2012, the hospital comprises of a team of highly skilled, trained, and expert orthopaedic surgeons, consultant ophthalmologists, gastroenterologists, and physiotherapists, but to mention a few. The main treatments on offer at the hospital include hip and knee replacement surgery, spinal surgery, hernia repair, cataract surgery, and hand and wrist surgery, amongst many others. The Circle Reading Hospital prides itself on being able to provide each and every one of its patients with an experience that is made as easy, comfortable, and relaxing as possible, creating an environment that feels more like a luxury hotel rather than a daunting hospital setting.

The Lister Hospital is a distinguished London-based multispeciality clinic that specialises in women's health, orthopaedic care, cancer diagnosis and treatment, fertility care, as well as cardiac care. The clinic, which is part of HCA Healthcare, boasts a team made up of highly qualified and reputable orthopaedic surgeons, oncologists, fertility specialists, and cardiologists. When it comes to women's health, The Lister Hospital prides itself on being able to offer female patients routine gynaecological and breast health check ups. In addition, the clinic provides an exceptionally high standard of care when also treating the menopause and endometriosis. Impressively, in relation to orthopaedic care, The Lister Hospital is home to the Mako robot, a recently designed state-of-art surgery robotic procedure for hip and knee replacements. Other conditions treated at The Lister Hospital include sports injuries, arthritis, complex spinal conditions, sarcoma, heart rhythm disorders, congenital deformities, coronary artery disease, egg freezing, and IVF treatment.

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.