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Eye department - Ophthalmology
The Ophthalmology service encompasses a wide range of conditions, including:
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Medical Retina
- Corneal Conditions
- Ocular Plastics
- Ocular Motility
- Paediatrics
- Vitreo-Retinal
The service also has various research portfolios conducting investigations into eye health and eye related diseases.
The Trust offer ophthalmic services across York and the East Coast at the following locations:
- York Hospital
- Scarborough Hospital
- Bridlington Hospital
- Malton Community Hospital
- Alfred Bean Hospital Driffield
There is also a diabetic screening service within the community run by the North Yorkshire Diabetic Screening Service who operate across the York and East Coast area.
Contact us:
Hospital | Contact Number |
---|---|
York | 01904 726272 |
Scarborough | 01723 385432 |
York Ophthalmology Department
The ophthalmology department in York is located at Junction 3 along the main corridor. If entering via the main entrance, make your way to the main corridor, turn left and immediately on your right is the entrance to the eye department.
Below is a list of our current consultants and the areas that they specialise in:
Consultant |
Sub Specialty |
Contact Number |
Mr R Gale
|
Clinical Director, Uveitis & Macular Degeneration |
Secretary: 01904 721552 |
Miss N Topping |
Macular Degeneration, Diabetics, Cataracts |
Secretary: 01904 725588 |
Mr R Hanson |
Macular Degeneration, Diabetics, Cataracts |
Secretary: 01904 725588 |
Mrs F Bailey |
Macular Degeneration, Cataracts & Diabetics |
Secretary: 01904 721552 |
Mr R Ellingham |
Cataracts |
Secretary: 01904 725938 |
Mrs S Anderson |
Cataracts & Primary Care |
Secretary: 01904 725938 |
Mr C Murray |
Vitreo-Retinal and Cataract Surgery |
Secretary: 01904 726552 |
Mrs J Liput |
Glaucoma & Cataracts |
Secretary: 01904 726193 |
Mr P Alaghband |
Glaucoma & Cataracts |
Secretary: 01904 726193 |
Mr S Naylor |
Cataracts & Primary Care |
Secretary: 01904 725939 |
Mr N El-Hindy |
Ocular-Plastics |
Secretary: 01904 725939 |
Mr P Jacobs |
Vitreo-Retinal Surgery & Cataracts |
Secretary: 01904 725938 |
Ms L Wakely |
Vitreo-Retinal Surgery & Cataracts |
Secretary: 01904 726552 |
Mr R Taylor |
Paediatrics & Ocular Motility |
Secretary: 01904 725612 |
Mr M Moosa |
Paediatrics & Ocular Motility |
Secretary: 01904 725612 |
Mr Tom Fearnley |
Ocular-Plastics |
Secretary: 01904 725939 |
Mr Kevin Falzon |
Paediatrics and ocular Motility |
Secretary: 01904 725612 |
Mr Greg Heath |
Medical and Neuro Ophthalmology |
Secretary: 01904 721552 |
Miss Izabela Mitrut |
Vitreo-Retinal and Cataract Surgery |
Secratary: 01904 726552 |
Mr D Burton |
Glaucoma and Cataract |
Secretary: 01904 726193 |
Scarborough Ophthalmology Department
The Scarborough ophthalmology department is located along the main corridor of the south wing of the hospital. If you enter the hospital through the main entrance in the south wing, head through the double doors on the right hand side, turn right down the main corridor and take the first right off the main corridor. At the end of the next corridor turn right again into Reception B waiting area.
Below is an list of our current consultants and the areas they specialise in:
Consultant |
Sub Specialty |
Contact Number |
Mr A Vyas |
Clinical Lead, Macular Degeneration, Diabeties & Cataracts |
Secretary: 01723 342269 |
Mr J Van Der Hoek |
Anterior Segment Disease & Cataracts |
Secretary: 01723 342372 |
Meet the Team
Below is our current management team who will be happy to help with any queries you might have:
Name |
Position |
Telephone Number |
Katrina Swires |
Nurse Manager |
01904 726164 |
Patricia McCready |
Orthoptist and Optometrists Manager |
01904 726749 |
Hazel Flint |
Service Manager |
01904 726662 |
York Hospital eye clinic sight support service
Our Sight Support Service is run by Vanessa Camp, the Senior Eye Clinic Liaison Officer and is accessed by appointment only.
Vanessa can provide non-medical practical and emotional support for patients at York Hospital who are experiencing sight difficulties.
Appointments are available Monday to Friday - your clinician can refer you or you can ask at the Eye Clinic reception desk.
Contact: Vanessa Camp, Senior Eye Clinic Liaison Officer
Call: 01904 721858
East Coast eye clinic liaison service
The service offers practical and emotional support to anyone affected by sight loss, including families and carers. Whatever your condition or needs, you’re not alone.
With our expert guidance you can find ways to:
- Maintain your independence
- Better understand your eye condition and treatment
- Find out about Registration and helpful benefits and concessions
- Use technology to help you do the things you need to do to stay in employment, education or take up new opportunities
- Continue enjoying leisure activities
The Eye Clinic Liaison Officer (ECLO) is based at Scarborough and Bridlington hospitals Tuesday to Thursday, and offers a drop in service for patients in clinic.
Please call for an appointment, or ask to see the ECLO when you are next in clinic.
Contact: Michelle Swann, Eye Clinic Liaison Officer
Call: 07711 920504 or email: Michelle.Swann@rnib.org.uk
Support within the community
The Trust works with charities to offer help and support to patients out in the community and we have a wide range of information available in the hospital for patients to take away after their visit. Alternatively, click here, for details of the charities we work with.
Access guide
Scarborough Hospital
If you or the person you care for has extra needs please click here