Trabeculectomy - Medical specialists

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.

The Eye Unit is a leading and forward-thinking private ophthalmology clinic based in Bristol and Bath. The clinic has particular expertise in retinal disease management, glaucoma care, and medical and surgical eye care and delivers bespoke premium consultant-led care with a strong focus on safety, precision, and long-term visual outcomes. The clinic’s core expertise includes cataract and lens surgery, intraocular lens (IOL) implants including premium intraocular lenses such as trifocals/extended depth and toric lenses, glaucoma care, and eyelid surgery including oculoplastics and blepharoplasty. What medical services does it offer? Beyond its surgical focus, The Eye Unit provides comprehensive medical ophthalmology services, with particular experience in the management of: Cataract and lens surgery Intraocular lens (IOL) implants such as trifocals/extended depth and toric lenses Glaucoma care Eyelid surgery including oculoplastics and blepharoplasty Age-related macular degeneration Diabetic eye disease Retinal vein occlusion Watery eye (epiphora). The clinic also offers YAG capsulotomy and ongoing monitoring for chronic eye conditions, ensuring continuity of care for patients requiring long-term specialist input. The clinic is recognised for its exceptional clinical standards, supported by advanced diagnostic technology and team of consultants who are actively involved in research, education, and professional leadership. With an emphasis on personalised, patient-centred care, The Eye Unit is known for clear communication, shared decision-making, and consistently high patient satisfaction, establishing it as a trusted centre for excellence in ophthalmology across the South West. Where are the clinics located? The Eye Unit has clinic locations within Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital located conveniently in Clifton, Bristol and at the Bath clinic located on Claverton Down Road.

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is a leading private hospital serving Cheltenham and the surrounding area. It is equipped with an outstanding range of modern facilities to ensure patient's comfort and fast, efficient treatment. With 32 residential rooms with en-suite facilities, 3 operating theatres and world-class medical equipment, at the Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital all patients receive top care from the moment they arrive at the hospital. What medical services does it specialise in? The team of highly-renowned consultants at Nuffield Health Cheltenam Hospital specialise in: Orthopaedic hip surgery Orthopaedic knee surgery General surgery Diagnostics Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery General orthopaedic surgery Ophthalmology Podiatry Oral & maxillofacial surgery Cosmetic surgery