Overview
Eye (ophthalmology)
Overview
We treat a wide range of eye conditions including:
- cataracts
- corneal and anterior segment
- external eye diseases
- glaucoma
- neuro-ophthalmology
- squint, ocular motility and orthoptics
- uveitis
Our services include:
- rapid access eye service (eye casualty)
- low vision clinic
- medical eye unit
- optometry
- oculoplastic surgery (ophthalmic plastic surgery)
- surgical and medical retina
- an idiopathic intracranial hypotension (IIH) physiotherapy education session
- a children's eye service
We partner with local optometrists in Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark for the minor eye conditions service (MECS).
We also have a community eye clinic at Clapham South, Minnie Kidd House.
Our team includes:
- orthoptists
- optometrists
- ophthalmic nurses
- consultants
Wards
We provide day surgery at our eye day care unit.
Our consultants
Adanna Obi
Mani Bhogal
Sancy Low
Seema Verma
Research and clinical trials
We have a strong research background and are a major teaching and training unit for students all over the world.
A pioneering device which helps fluid to drain from the eye is being used in a trial at St Thomas' Hospital in the hope that it will save patients' sight. Surgeons are using a special blade to treat patients with glaucoma.
Research is vital to improving the care that you receive when you're unwell. You can help improve healthcare by taking part in research studies at our Trust. During your appointment, ask your healthcare professional about research. They'll be happy to tell you about research studies you could be eligible to join.
You can also email eyeresearch@gstt.nhs.uk for more information.
Last updated: December 2023
