Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery removes the cloudy natural lens and replaces it with a clear plastic lens.

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Summary

The overall aim of cataract surgery is to restore as much of your vision as possible. Most patients will have good vision for distance. We can use Special lenses to correct astigmatism and provide good close-up vision.

The Process

During your first clinic visit your consultant will ask about your general medical history and specific eye problems. You will have a thorough eye examination to determine the presence and type of any cataract. Together we will decide on the best new lens for you.

You will have a cataract assessment appointment with our Cataract Sister. She will explain in detail all about the cataract operation and follow-up. She will take detailed measurements of your eyes to determine the required power of your new lens.

Your surgeon will carry out you cataract operation under local anaesthetic. They will ensure that you eye is numbed using drops and/or an injection. You will be awake throughout surgery. If you would like sedation we can arrange this with one of our consultant anaesthetists. You should not feel any pain or discomfort.

During cataract surgery, the consultant will open the outer lining of the natural lens to remove the cloudy contents using an ultrasound machine and lots of water. Your surgeon will then place a new artificial lens inside the eye, allowing you to see more clearly. You will go home with drops to take.

Why MY Eye Clinic?

Expert consultant assessment of cataracts. If you have not previously had refractive surgery, the initial appointment for cataract surgery is free.

Provision of Toric lenses which correct astigmatism and Multifocal lenses can offer corrected vision for distance, intermediate and near vision.

A full refractive service, Site for Eyes, which offers laser eye surgery (LASIK/LASEK), clear lens extractions and cataract surgery with special lenses (toric/multifocal).

A new operating theatre suite which is fully-equipped with the latest generation cataract machine (Alcon Centurion Gold), an excellent operating microscope and a new (Dorc Nexus) combined cataract and vitrectomy machine.

Your Consultants

Mr Kotagiri

Consultant Eye Surgeon with a specialist interest in Medical Retina

Mr Kotagiri completed his training in Opthalmology from Worthing and Newcastle-upon-Tyne. He further completed a fellowship in Medical Retina at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London and Sunderland Eye Infirmary. He has been a Consultant in Medical Retina at Sunderland Eye Infirmary since 2014.

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$Mr Ghosh, Laser Eye Surgeon, Cataract and Refractive Surgeon at My Eye Clinic. He specialises in Laser Eye Surgery and Cataract Surgery with Toric or Multifocal Lenses.$

Mr Ghosh

M.B.B.S., Dip. Ophthalmology, MRCOphth, FRCOphth (London)

Saurabh Ghosh M.B.B.S., Dip. Ophthalmology, MRCOphth, FRCOphth (London) is leading Consultant ophthalmologist specialising in Refractive lens exchange and Laser Eye surgery in the North East of England. He specialises in Lens based vision correction surgery with premium lens to correct distance and near vision, Laser eye surgery, Cataract surgery, Corneal transplant surgery and other corneal surgery.

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Mr Gupta

B Med Sci., BMBS., MRCP., FRCOphth

Mr Gupta's interests include diabetic retinopathy, vascular disorders, age-related macular degeneration and cataract surgery. He previously acted as the regional Diabetic Eye Screening Program lead for over 5 years and is currently the Head of School overseeing ophthalmic training in the Northern deanery.

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Mr Habib

Consultant Eye Surgeon with a specialist interest in Retinal Surgery

Mr Habib has a special interest in macular hole surgery, epiretinal membrane (ERM) surgery, surgery for vitreous floaters, and treating complicated cataracts. Mr Habib has been a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreo-retinal Surgeon at Sunderland Eye Infirmary since 2011. He is an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University.

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Mr Doherty

Consultant Eye Surgeon with a specialist interest in Glaucoma

Mr Doherty undertook undergraduate and postgraduate medical training in Newcastle upon Tyne before proceeding to Ophthalmology specialist training in both the Northern and Yorkshire Deaneries. He subsequently completed an eighteen-month Glaucoma subspeciality fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. He was appointed as a Consultant in Glaucoma and Cataract treatment at Sunderland Eye Infirmary in September 2013.

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Mr El-Assal

Consultant Eye Surgeon with a specialist interest in Glaucoma

Mr El-Assal completed his Ophthalmology training in the North East of England. He accomplished his glaucoma sub-specialist fellowship in Moorfields Eye Hospital-London where he developed a special interest in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). He is currently working as a Consultant specialising in glaucoma and cataract surgery at Sunderland Eye Infirmary.

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Costs

The price for the surgery is inclusive of post-op medication and all follow-up appointments, within 3 years of surgery. All patients that require YAG laser, following cataract surgery, or refractive lens exchange, at MY Eye Clinic, will have the procedure performed free of charge if it is within 3 years of surgery.

Cataract with standard monofocal lens

£3000

Cataract with toric monofocal lens

£3600

Cataract with Panoptix® multifocal lens

£4080

Cataract with Vivity® multifocal lens

£4080

Cataract with Panoptix® toric multifocal lens

£4250

Risks

Unavoidable, frequent or significant risks irrespective of how rare they may be:

Loss of vision

The risk of the eyesight being worse in the operated eye is about 1 in 100 and of a serious complication leading to severe loss of vision (such as infection) is about 1 in 1000.

Need for glasses

Most patients need new reading glasses and some patients need glasses all the time post-operatively. Occasionally there will be some imbalance between the two eyes after surgery, which may require glasses or further surgery.

Further symptoms

Additional operations may be required in some patients, most commonly laser treatment for visual loss for thickening behind the implant (approx. 1 in 10 in 5 years).

Minor symptoms

Such as soreness, redness, glare and flashing lights may also occur.

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13:07 09 Apr 24

First class recommendation for My Eye Clinic and in particular Andrew Peel who was professional, knowledgeable very thorough. A pleasure to deal with!

Holly Robinson

12:16 28 Mar 24

So helpful and reassuring. My site is amazing. The whole process was so smooth, I understood everything that I was told and knew of any risks and potential side effects before agreeing to anything. Couldn't be happier.

Dawn Raffle

19:10 21 Feb 24

I recently had permanent lens procedure carried out by Mr Ghosh. Having glasses as a child and contact lenses for many years, this has been an absolute revelation for me. Mr Ghosh was absolutely brilliant and very professional from the start. All the staff are lovely and especially like to thank Dianne, Anita and the team. This has changed my life for the better thanks.

Anis Finn

09:35 29 Mar 23

Beautiful clinic, really nice atmosphere, prompt service and really friendly and professional staff. Fernando was particularly great!I would definitely recommend.

Mrs Tiger

17:51 17 Jan 23

Excellent care, all staff very courteous and helpful. YAG surgery clearly explained to me by Mr Morgan, who did a brilliant job. I'd highly recommend this clinic.

Arya Dani

14:43 22 Dec 22

Good location

Audrey Giles

08:58 23 Nov 22

I visited the My Hearing Clinic knowing I needed a hearing assessment but thinking it was just a build up of wax. It came as a shock that I heard a hearing loss which needed addressing. The service I received from Andrew was outstanding! He explained my hearing loss and went through all my options. He recognised that it was a lot of information to take in so made a follow up appointment, giving me sufficient time to think about what I wanted to do. From start to finish the service has been excellent, efficient, professional and friendly from the moment you walk through the door and meet Lee. The clinic is well located, parking on site, high standard of cleanliness. Definitely a recommendation from me. Thank you!

Andrea Booth

19:55 22 Nov 22

Absolutely first class treatment and experience at this wonderful clinic. Staff were exceptionally welcoming and friendly Mr Morgan the consultant was lovely explaining everything. I had YAG laser treatment painless no discomfort and almost immediate corrected vision. Thank you all so very very much.

Glynis Gallagher

16:41 17 Nov 21

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Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery removes the cloudy natural lens and replaces it with a clear plastic lens.

Summary

The Process

Why MY Eye Clinic?

Your Consultants

Mr Kotagiri

Consultant Eye Surgeon with a specialist interest in Medical Retina

Mr Ghosh

M.B.B.S., Dip. Ophthalmology, MRCOphth, FRCOphth (London)

Mr Gupta

B Med Sci., BMBS., MRCP., FRCOphth

Mr Habib

Consultant Eye Surgeon with a specialist interest in Retinal Surgery

Mr Doherty

Consultant Eye Surgeon with a specialist interest in Glaucoma

Mr El-Assal

Consultant Eye Surgeon with a specialist interest in Glaucoma

Costs

Cataract with standard monofocal lens

£3000

Cataract with toric monofocal lens

£3600

Cataract with Panoptix® multifocal lens

£4080

Cataract with Vivity® multifocal lens

£4080

Cataract with Panoptix® toric multifocal lens

£4250

Risks

Loss of vision

Need for glasses

Further symptoms

Minor symptoms

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