Moorfields Eye Hospital - Private

Overview of Moorfields Eye Hospital - Private

About Us

Moorfield’s Eye Hospital is the largest specialist eye hospital in the world and our reputation has grown as a result of the excellent level of care we provide to our patients. We are known as innovators in the field of refractive surgery and many of our surgeons are regarded as pioneers. Moorfield’s hospital has been treating patients for over 200 years and our longevity is something that makes us proud.

We currently treat over 270,000 patients a year across the entire range of ophthalmic specialities. This broad experience means we are capable of carrying out all types of refractive surgery and treat may patients who have been told they are unsuitable by other laser eye surgery clinics. Moorfield’s also has a world renowned research programme and we are often involved in developing the very latest in laser equipment.

We can offer patients the entire range of laser and non laser refractive procedures. For those unsuitable for laser eye surgery (Lasik and Lasek) we can also offer you alternate treatments such as Implantable contact lenses and refractive lens exchange.
Our first class reputation is based on a winning combination of cutting edge research and a commitment to patient care. Our staff pride themselves on the quality of their patient care and our motto is to ensure no patient leaves with a question unanswered.

All our refractive procedures are carried out by experienced practicing Moorfield’s Private consultants who are considered world leaders in refractive surgery. Our celebrated history of being at the forefront of eye surgery means that for peace of mind, there is simply nowhere better to visit for your laser vision correction than Moorfield’s Eye Hospital.

Why Choose Us?

The following are reasons to choose Moorfield’s eye hospital:

We have a reputation unrivalled in the UK.
We have over 200 years of experience and can therefore deliver the treatment you deserve.
All our surgeons and medical staff have received the highest possible training.
We treat over 270,000 patients per year meaning we have vast experience in dealing with patients like you.
We can offer every available type of refractive surgery to best suit your particular requirements.
We have a brand new Moorfield’s Private outpatient facility, The Arthur Steele Unit, which is available to all refractive surgery patients.
We have one of the very best research departments meaning we are always keeping abreast of the latest developments in this ever changing field.

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Moorfields Eye Hospital - Private Surgeons and Doctors

Bruce Allan

Qualification

Fellow: Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Fellow: Royal College of Surgeons (London) Member: ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons). Member: ASCRS (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons). Member: ARVO (Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology).

Specializations

Opthalmology

Experience

Mr Bruce Allan qualified as a doctor from the prestigious Cambridge University in 1995 and went onto to undertake the following training: • Advanced training in corneal surgery at Moorfield's Eye Hospital. • Advanced training in refractive surgery. His areas of speciality are as follows: • Wavefront guided laser refractive surgery. • Cataract surgery. • Lens implantation for the correction of high refractive errors.

Julian D Stevens

Qualification

GMC/Specialist Register. Council Member: British Society for refractive surgery. Examiner and Member: Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Member: American society of cataract and refractive surgeons.

Specializations

Opthalmology

Experience

Mr Julian D Stevens qualified as a doctor from the prestigious Oxford University in 1982 and went onto to further his training at both the Oxford Eye Hospital and Moorfield’s Eye Hospital. At Moorfield’s he underwent training in corneal surgery. He has also been involved in the development and application of wavefront laser refractive surgery giving him the reputation of a pioneer in the field of refractive surgery. His areas of speciality are as follows: • Laser Refractive Surgery. • Corneal Surgery. • Cataract Surgery.

Linda Ficker

Qualification

FRCOphth, FRCS, EBOD Member: Royal Society of Medicine. Member: BMA. Member: Oxford Ophthalmology Congress. Member: American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Specializations

Opthalmology

Experience

Mrs Linda Ficker qualified as a doctor from University College London in 1977 and went onto to gain the following key experience: • Research in Refractive and Corneal Surgery – current. • Research in Ocular Infections, Emory University, Atlanta, USA (1985-86). • Vitreo-Retinal Fellowship, Moorfield's Eye Hospital 1984. • Oculo-plastic Fellowship, Moorfield's Eye Hospital 1983 Her areas of speciality are as follows: • Cataract and Cornea. • Wavefront, Lasik, Lasek and epiLASIK.

Mark Wilkins

Qualification

FRCOphth. GMC -specialist register. ESCRS - member. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology-member.

Specializations

Opthalmology

Experience

Mr Mark Wilkins qualified as a doctor from the prestigious Oxford University in 1990 and went onto to gain the following key experience: • MD thesis, • Institute of Ophthalmology - assessing glaucoma progression by analysing visual fields. • 2 corneal fellowships at Moorfield's managing medical and surgical aspects of advanced corneal and external eye disease. His areas of speciality are as follows: • Cataract. • Corneal and Refractive Surgery. • Lens implantation for the correction of high refractive errors.