Myopia - Medical specialists

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.

Eye Surgery Scotland is a group of leading eye surgeons based in Edinburgh. The team of specialists at Eye Surgery Scotland came together with the goal to create a centre of excellence offering world-class eye care to its patients. Each specialist has undertaken fellowships, allowing them to master their skills in a wide range of surgical procedures and treatments including cataract surgery, glaucoma, retinal detachment, macular hole, and epiretinal membrane. The team strives to provide the best care to patients in a prompt manner. Eye Surgery Scotland uses cutting-edge technology to detect and treat eye disease, and its facilities are second to none. Eye Surgery Scotland is also involved in research into new sight-saving treatments, as well as the education of optometrists and ophthalmologists.

York Hospital, part of Nuffield Health, is a modern private hospital in York, North Yorkshire, UK that provides high quality, personalised healthcare. Opened in 2004, the centre's team of highly trained experts cover a comprehensive range of treatments and services. At York Hospital, patients will have access to first-class medical systems and facilities - including an outpatient physiotherapy service as well as fluoroscopy and bone mineral density scanners - which have all been designed to meet patient needs and encourage a quick recovery in a favourable environment. York Hospital is located on the former Joseph Rowntree and Nestlé Dining Block at the junction with Harleys Terrace and well-accessed by bus services. What medical services does it specialise in? Don't hesitate to book a consultation with one of Nuffield Health York Hospital's consultants, who specialise in: Orthopaedic hip surgery Orthopaedic knee surgery General surgery Diagnostics Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery General orthopaedic surgery Orthopaedic hand and wrist surgery Gynaecology Pain management