Eye Care Scotland
Part of Circle Health Group, Eye Care Scotland is our comprehensive ophthalmic service offered at three private hospitals across Scotland: Ross Hall Clinic Braehead in Glasgow, Kings Park Hospital in Stirling, and Albyn Hospital in Aberdeen.Rating: 5 stars
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UK’s leading hospital group 2023
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Private hospital group of the year 2023
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Find your consultantOver 20 specialist Consultant Ophthalmologists to choose from
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Find your hospitalThree dedicated facilities across Scotland
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From minor outpatient treatment to complex surgery, we're here for all your eye care needs
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What is Eye Care Scotland?
Part of Circle Health Group, Eye Care Scotland has a team comprising of over 20 of some of Scotland’s most prominent consultant ophthalmologists.
These consultants offer an extensive range of services for conditions such cataracts, glaucoma, keratoconus and floaters, as well as treatments such as laser eye surgery or implantable contact lenses for those seeking spectacle independence. Our consultant eye surgeons also frequently help people with macular degeneration, retinal detachment and eye lumps and bumps.
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What makes Eye Care Scotland special?
Our consultants are supported by a full clinical team of optometrists, orthoptists, ophthalmic nurses and ophthalmic practitioners - all of whom play a vital part in ensuring patients are well informed and cared for throughout their journey.
Our entire patient pathway takes place within a clinical environment, and we work to the highest standard of governance whilst following stringent processes to ensure quality outcomes for patients.
Working within a fully supported hospital environment, we are able to carry out a range of procedures including those which are complex, as well as those required to be performed under general anaesthetic. Regardless of your treatment, patients can rest assured their safety is at the forefront of everything we do.
With enhanced patient pathways and streamlined consultation-to-treatment journeys at the heart of Eye Care Scotland, you can be confident in receiving the highest levels of care throughout your whole journey with us - from diagnoses to treatment and right through to your recovery.
Treatments available with Eye Care Scotland
Our team of experienced eye care specialists can offer a wide variety of treatments, from conservative options to complex eye surgery. We're here to help you get diagnosis and treatment for your eye problems, fast.
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Cataracts are a common eye condition. Cataracts are formed when the clear lens inside your eye becomes cloudy or misty - this is a natural process that usually happens as we get older.
The lens sits behind the iris within the eye. Normally the lens is clear and helps to focus the light entering your eye giving you a sharp image. As a cataract develops, it will cause your sight to become cloudy or blurred, or lead you to experience symptoms of glare.
Cataracts usually affects both eyes, but can often affect one eye more than the other. The only proven treatment for a cataract is surgery.
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Glaucoma is a common eye condition where the optic nerve - the nerve which connects the eye to the brain - becomes damaged. This damage is usually a result of a fluid buildup in the front section of the eye which in turn leads to increased pressure inside the eye.
Glaucoma most commonly affects adults aged 70 and over; however, glaucoma can occur in patients of any age. If glaucoma is not properly and effectively diagnosed and treated in its early stages, it can lead to vision loss. Glaucoma usually affects both eyes, with the possibility of the condition becoming worse in one eye.
There are various treatment options for glaucoma, including selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) and iStent injections, and your consultant ophthalmologist will help you decide what's best for your personal circumstances.
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Vitreoretinal surgery is the terminology applied to a range of highly specialised ophthalmic procedures carried out in the back segment of the eye concerning the retina, vitreous fluid and macula.
Vitreoretinal surgery is appropriate to manage a number of disorders including retinal detachment, retinal trauma, macular hole, posterior uveitis, vitreous floaters, epiretinal membranes, advanced diabetic eye disease, vitreous haemorrhage, and cataract surgery complications.
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Oculoplastic surgery, is an all-encompassing term for a variety of surgical procedures of the eye and the surrounding structures, including the eyelids, tear ducts, eye sockets and parts of the face. It can be split into two distinct categories – clinical and cosmetic. For clinical reasons, conditions such as ptosis, entropion, and ectropion, all require surgery to improve vision and indeed quality of life.
Furthermore, conditions such as chalazions may also require oculoplastic surgery to alleviate pain and swelling from the eye, improving your overall wellbeing.
For cosmetic reasons, largely for blepharoplasty procedures to remove skin from either or both eyelids, as well as eyebrow lifts and eye bag removal surgery.
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Refractive surgery is designed to correct refractive errors including astigmatism, shortsightedness, longsightedness and presbyopia. Some of these refractive surgeries implant a lens in your eye, whilst others reshape the cornea. The goal of refractive surgery is to help you see more clearly and we offer three types of surgery:
Laser eye surgery - If you have vision impairment and want to remove or reduce your need to wear vision aids such as glasses or contact lenses, laser eye surgery might be the answer. The operation uses lasers to surgically alter your eyes, improving their function. The two main types are LASIK eye surgery and LASEK eye surgery.
Lens replacement surgery - Lens replacement surgery, also known as refractive lens replacement surgery or lens exchange surgery, is where an ophthalmic surgeon replaces the natural lens in your eye with an artificial lens. The procedure can help people with more severe vision impairment that means they're not suitable for laser eye surgery. It can remove or reduce your need to wear glasses.
Implantable contact lens surgery - An implantable contact lens (ICL) is a soft, flexible implant which is implanted in between the natural lens and iris to help improve vision. The ICL will improve vision like a traditional contact lens but doesn't need removed daily or cleaned, meaning there is significantly less upkeep than with traditional contact lenses.
Patients coming for a refractive consultation at Eye Care Scotland, Glasgow, are eligible for a free initial consultation. This consultation takes place with both a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Optometrist. To book your free refractive surgery consultation, call 0141 303 1421.
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Your cornea is designed to protect your eye and its components from dirt. Further to this, your cornea plays a vital role in the function of your vision. Disease, infection, injury and the resulting scars can also interfere with your vision by blocking or distorting the light entering your eye.
Corneal surgery is required if your cornea becomes damaged and results in problems with your vision.
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Paediatric ophthalmology is a sub-specialty of ophthalmology centred around vision care in children, as well as visual development and eye diseases.
Within the paediatric eye care department, we see children from 3+ years and ensure they are treated appropriately by experienced Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologists in our child and family friendly environment.
There are a number of eye problems that can affect children. Some of the most common are squints (strabismus) and lazy eyes (amblyopia). Often these are confused as the same condition; this is not the case. We also have the ability to see paediatric patients for other conditions including watery eye (nasolacrimal duct obstruction), conjunctivitis, red eye and oculoplastics (including chalazions).
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Neuro-ophthalmology is a specialist branch of ophthalmology investigating and managing a host of visual disorders caused by disease of the nervous system.
The eyes play a critical role and are the first link in the visual pathway, acting as the receptors of sight. This receptor works to convert the light energy to electrical energy in neurological impulses.
These neurological impulses go through the optic nerve to the optic chiasm and via the optic tracts to the occipital cortex, which has many connections to many areas of the brain. Your vision is a key influencer on memory, emotion and movement, and as such is pertinent to your overall quality of life.
Here are some of our most common treatment options, but this is just a selection of what we offer. If you don't see what you are looking for, give us a call to speak to our team directly.
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At Eye Care Scotland Glasgow, all patient journeys begin at Ross Hall Clinic Braehead, where your initial consultation will take place with your consultant. Through this consultation, it will be determined where your treatment will be carried out.
Most treatments take place at Ross Hall Clinic Braehead; our purpose-built complex comprising of four consulting rooms, two diagnostic rooms and two dedicated ophthalmic theatres. The state-of-the-art unit is capable of delivering the majority of ophthalmic diagnostics and treatments, therefore ensuring patients can transition from consultation and diagnosis to treatment and recovery smoothly, all the while confident they are being provided with the highest levels of care throughout their journey.
Otherwise, Eye Care Scotland Glasgow is fully supported by Ross Hall Hospital. Located 10 minutes from Ross Hall Clinic Braehead, Ross Hall Hospital provides the support required to carry out certain cases for patients whose needs are more complex, whether that be a requirement for general anaesthetic, overnight stays, ICU, or simply additional support. Having both Ross Hall Clinic Braehead and Ross Hall Hospital ensures regardless of what you need, we are there for you.
Eye Care Scotland Glasgow
Ross Hall Clinic Braehead
Kings Inch Place
Renfrew
PA4 8WF
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Eye Care Scotland Stirling is based at Kings Park Hospital. Patients can be seen at Eye Care Scotland Stirling for a variety of eye treatments taking place under both local and general anaesthetic.
Situated within the hospital itself, patients and consultants alike have peace of mind that regardless of the procedure and its complexity, they are in the right place and in safe hands.
Eye Care Scotland Stirling
Kings Park Hospital
Polmaise Road
Stirling
FK7 9JH
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At Eye Care Scotland Aberdeen we are situated within Albyn Hospital, a well-established private hospital in the heart of Aberdeen city centre. We have the capabilities to see patients for a breadth of eye complaints and issues, ranging from simple procedures requiring local anaesthetic, to more complex procedures which may require short hospital stays.
Based within a clinical and fully-supported hospital environment, we take pride in knowing our patients are in the best place possible for their treatment.
Eye Care Scotland Aberdeen
Albyn Hospital
21-24 Albyn Place
Aberdeen
AB10 1RW
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Is my treatment offered at this location?
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At Eye Care Scotland Glasgow, we offer:
- Cataract surgery
- Glaucoma services
- Paediatric surgery (3+ years)
- Refractive surgery
- Vitreoretinal surgery
- Medical retina services
- Oculoplastic services
- Corneal services
- Neuro-ophthalmology
- Strabismus (squint) surgery
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At Eye Care Scotland Stirling, we offer:
- Cataract surgery
- Glaucoma services
- Oculoplastic services
- Corneal services
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At Eye Care Scotland Aberdeen, we offer:
- Cataract surgery
- Glaucoma services
- Vitreoretinal surgery
- Oculoplastic services
- Corneal services
- Medical retina services
- Strabismus (squint) surgery
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What our patients are saying
Don’t take our word for it, this is what our patients have to say about their experience and care at one of our award-winning clinics
Rating: 5 stars
This visit like all the others has been a complete joy, all the staff are outstanding in carrying out their duties of care and attention. I will always highly recommend this Hospital. Thank you for everything
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Rating: 5 stars
From the outset my treatment by Dr McGowan has been absolutely amazing. Everything about my treatment was explained perfectly. The two procedures were carried out two weeks apart and went without any hitches. I have to say this has, undoubtedly, been a life changing experience. The ancillary staff and the nursing associates at the hospital were kind, considerate and also very helpful. I can't fault anyone. I had my after surgery assessment today and I am delighted to have perfect vision. I simply can't recommend Dr McGowan and the team at Ross Hall highly enough
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Rating: 5 stars
My mother had cataract surgery at Kings Park Hospital. Consultation one week and surgery the next. After the surgery her eyesight was clear and she could see again. She had been almost blind and this saved her sight. The entire experience from start to finish was brilliant. Dr Saboor and the team were exceptional at every turn and we can't thank them enough
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Rating: 5 stars
I had such a good experience at Albyn Hospital, it made sense to have my left eye done after Mr Bhatta had operated on my right eye. The operation has given me the opportunity to lead a more enriched life. It was a privilege to meet Mr Bhatta and I would recommend him to anyone
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Rating: 5 stars
An appointment within 2 days and given a date for 7 days later for cataract surgery, that was over within 10 minutes. Changed my life!
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We work with all major private healthcare providers in the UK. Simply tell your provider which Circle hospital you’d like to have treatment with.
Am I covered?
How much does treatment cost at Eye Care Scotland?
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At Eye Care Scotland, we see patients with private health insurance as well as many people who choose to pay for their own treatment.
Prices:
- Cataract Surgery (Standard through to Multifocal) - from £2,500 - £3,900*
- Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery (Standard through to Multifocal) - from £2,850 - £4,250*
- Corneal Cross Linking - from £3,165*
- Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (iStent Inject, OMNI, Hydrus) - from £5,330*
- Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (iStent Inject, OMNI, Hydrus) with Cataract Surgery - from £7,433*
- Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) - from £920*
- Squint Surgery (GA) - from £3,049*
- Blepharoplasty (Upper) (Bilateral) - from £2,977*
- Blepharoplasty (Lower) (Bilateral) - from £3,477*
- Blepharoplasty (Upper and Lower) (Bilateral) - from £3,952*
- Vitrectomy (GA) - from £6,023 - £6,793*
- Corneal Transplant (GA) - from £5,944*
- Refractive Lens Exchange - from £3,000 - £3,900*
- Laser Eye Surgery - from £695 - £1,995**
- Implantable Contact Lens - from £3,600*
- YAG Laser - from £800 - £900*
- Photo Therapeutic Keratectomy (PTK) - from £2,070*
- Eylea Injection - from £1,990*
- Ptosis - from £4,666*
- Entropion/Ectropion - from £2,450*
- Punctoplasty - from £1,914*
- Excision of Lesion of Orbit - from £4,074*
- Excision of Lesion of Eyelid (Chalazion) - from £500 - £600*
- Biopsy of Lesion of Eyelid - from £800 - £1,490*
- Reconstruction of Eyelid - from £4,604*
- Dacryocystorhinostomy - from £3,929*
*Prices are per eye unless stated otherwise. Prices are for local anaesthetic (LA) unless stated otherwise. Prices do not include a consultation fee or diagnostic tests.
**Price dependent on prescription. Prices are correct as of March 2024.
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If you don't have health insurance but you would like to go private to protect your vision, you can choose to self-pay.
Eye surgery is more affordable than you think, and we offer flexible payment options if you want to spread the cost and pay monthly for your treatment.
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If you have insurance, we work with all major providers. It's always best to go to your insurer first to check that the treatment you need is covered by your policy.
