Medical articles from Miss Stephanie West

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11/07/2023

Ophthalmologist

What is myopia, and how does it affect children?

Here, esteemed consultant ophthalmologist, Miss Stephanie West, explains what myopia is, whilst also outlining the causes, risk factors, and treatment options for children suffering from the vision-affecting condition.

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18/10/2022

Miss Stephanie West

Ophthalmologist

How surgery to remove cataracts is performed and whether they can return afterwards

Although cataracts are a common occurrence as we age, if they are left untreated, they pose a serious risk to long-term damage of the vision. So how can they be treated? Esteemed consultant ophthalmologist Miss Stephanie West, who sees patients in Southampton, explains how cataract surgery is performed, who is suitable, and what to expect in the recovery process.

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12/02/2020

Miss Stephanie West

Ophthalmologist

Diplopia: why am I seeing double?

Diplopia is what eye specialists call double vision, a condition that can affect both eyes or just one and causes a person to see two images of a single object. Miss Stephanie West, an ophthalmologist who specialises in treating this condition, outlines what diplopia is and how it can affect people's daily lives.

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25/06/2019

Miss Stephanie West

Ophthalmologist

How do I know if my child has a squint?

Squints are more common than you might think – they affect 3% of children in the UK. We interviewed leading consultant ophthalmologist Miss Stephanie West to find out how to spot the signs of a squint in your child, the difference between a squint and a lazy eye, and when to see a doctor if you’re concerned.