Specialist Eyecare Services
Our expertise cover conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degenration and keratoconus.
Some patients have needs that go beyond a routine eye examination. Our clinical team has experience in specialist and secondary care, and we hold referral relationships with local GPs and hospital departments. If you are not sure whether we can help, please ask.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma affects around one in fifty adults, and it often develops without noticeable symptoms in its early stages. If it is identified and treated early, the progression can be managed effectively. Left undetected, it can result in permanent loss of sight.
We assess for glaucoma as part of every examination. Rather than the traditional puff-of-air test — which some patients find uncomfortable and which has limitations in accuracy — we use a modern electromagnetic contact tonometer that is both more comfortable and more reliable. Where hospital-standard measurement is needed, we can provide it.
If you have been told you are at elevated risk of glaucoma, or have a close family member with the condition, please ensure you are having regular examinations. If you are over 40, you qualify for an NHS-funded assessment.
Cataracts
A cataract is a gradual clouding of the eye's lens. It is common with age and, for many people, progresses slowly over years. When it begins to affect daily life, treatment is available and highly effective.
If you have been told you have a cataract, we can examine your eyes carefully and give you a clear, honest account of what we find. We can explain what the cataract means for your current vision, whether treatment is likely to be beneficial, and what the process involves. We will not recommend intervention you do not need.
We find that some patients referred to us with a diagnosis of cataracts do not, on careful examination, have them — or have a cataract that is not yet causing the level of difficulty they were led to expect. If you have concerns, or feel a previous explanation was unclear, please arrange an appointment.
Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of detailed central vision loss in the UK. It affects the macula — the part of the retina responsible for fine detail — and is more common in older adults, in those who smoke, and in those with a family history of the condition.
Some forms of macular degeneration can be treated if identified early. Others require specialist optical support, which we are able to provide.
Regular examination is the most effective way to detect macular degeneration before it causes significant loss of sight. We assess the macula carefully as part of every eye examination.
keratoconus
Keratoconus is a condition in which the cornea gradually changes shape, causing distorted or blurred vision that often cannot be corrected with standard glasses. It typically begins in the teens or early twenties, and affects around one person in two thousand.
For many patients with keratoconus, specialist contact lenses — fitted to the individual shape of the cornea — provide clear vision that nothing else can achieve. Fitting these lenses requires experience and skill; it is work we have been doing for many years.
If you have been told you have keratoconus, or if your vision seems distorted in a way that glasses have not resolved, please arrange an appointment to discuss this with us.
119 High Road
East Finchley
London N2 8AG
Monday - Saturday: 9am - 5:30pm
Sunday: Closed