Treatments

Anterior segment

The front part of your eye including your iris (coloured part of your eye), cornea and lens are called the anterior segment.

Cataract surgery in Taunton

Is your vision being impaired by cataracts? Skip the waiting lists and get rapid access to a private cataract procedure performed by our leading ophthalmologists at Nuffield Health Taunton Hospital.

Drooping eyelids (Ptosis correction)

Drooping eyelids (ptosis) is when the muscle that lifts the eyelid can be weak or lose strength over time.

Eyelid cyst removal

Fluid filled lumps that form in your upper or lower eyelids are quite common. These cysts normally disappear on their own. Occasionally the cyst becomes infected causing pain, redness and swelling.

Glaucoma surgery (Trabeculectomy)

The aim of glaucoma surgery is to lower the pressure in your eye to reduce the risk of further damage to the optic nerve.

Lacrimal surgery

If conservative methods to treat lacrimal disorder are not successful, a consultant may recommend surgery.

Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)

Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) is the name given to a group of keyhole glaucoma surgeries that can be used as an alternative to eye drops or more invasive conventional glaucoma surgery (trabeculectomy and tube surgery).

Oculoplastic surgery

Oculoplastic surgeons carry out surgery on the eye lid and facial plastic surgery.

Phacoemulsification

Phacoemulsification is a common method used in cataract surgery.

Refractive eye surgery

Refractive lens exchange

Refractive lens exchange, or lens replacement surgery, replaces the eye’s natural lens with an artificial clinical lens.

Uveitis

The uvea is the area of your eye made up of your iris, the choroid (layer of tissue that supports your retina), and your ciliary body (muscles behind the iris). Various conditions cause inflammation in this area. This is called uveitis.

Visual field testing

Visual field testing checks how well you can see in all areas of your vision, including your side (peripheral) and central vision. It's used to find and monitor vision problems, especially those that might not appear in a regular eye exam.

Vitrectomy

A vitrectomy is the surgical removal of the vitreous humour (jelly-like substance) inside your eye.

Vitreo-retinal surgery

Vitreo-retinal surgery is typically performed to address a range of conditions and diseases that can affect the vitreous and retina.

YAG Capsulotomy

A small proportion of patients will develop clouding of the capsule which covers the lens following cataract surgery. This is called posterior capsule opacification or PCO and feels similar to the original cataract. If this develops we offer a laser surgery called YAG capsulotomy to correct the problem.

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