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Eye department - Ophthalmology
What we do
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.
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.
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.
Bridlington Ophthalmology department
The Bridlington ophthalmology department is located at Reception B next door to outpatients. On entering the hospital turn right down the corridor and signposted is the entrance to the eye department on the right hand side.
Malton Ophthalmology department
The Malton ophthalmology department is located at Ryedale wing. On entering the hospital turn right down the main corridor and signposted is the entrance to the eye department on the right hand side.
Meet the team
Below is our current management team who will be happy to help with any queries you might have:
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Name |
Position |
Telephone Number |
|
Mr David Burton |
Clinical Director, Glaucoma and Cataract |
Secretary: 01904 726193 |
|
Mr J Van Der Hoek |
Clinical Lead, Anterior Segment Disease, Glaucoma & Cataracts |
Secretary: 01723 342372 |
|
Rachel Hedges |
Senior Sister |
01904 726164 |
|
Patricia McCready |
Orthoptist and Optometrists Manager |
01904 726749 |
|
Kirsty Holliday |
Operational Service Manager |
01723 236375 |
Contact us
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Contact Details |
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York Appointments |
01904 726272 / ophthalmologyyorkadminstaff@york.nhs.uk |
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East Coast Appointments |
01723 385432 / http://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/appointment |
Eye clinic sight support service
Our Sight Support Service is accessed by appointment only. The team can provide non-medical practical and emotional support for patients who are experiencing sight difficulties.
Your clinician can refer you or you can ask at the Eye Clinic reception desk.
York
Appointments are available Monday to Friday.
Helen Flett
Senior Eye Clinic Liaison Officer
01904 721858
East Coast
Appointments are available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Helen Jackson
Eye Care Liaison Officer
07885 678197
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
