Anterior segment

The front part of your eye including your iris (coloured part of your eye), cornea and lens are called the anterior segment.

Cataract surgery in Derby

At Nuffield Health Derby Hospital, our team of skilled ophthalmologists have vast experience in performing successful cataract operations. If you are suffering from cataracts, please contact our eye experts today and take the first step to achieving clearer vision.

Drooping eyelids (Ptosis correction)

Drooping eyelids (ptosis) is when the muscle that lifts the eyelid can be weak or lose strength over time.

Excimer laser treatment

Laser eye surgery is a form of treatment for short-sight, long-sight and astigmatism (blurred vision due to an irregularly shaped cornea) by reshaping the cornea using a laser.

Eyelid cyst removal

Fluid filled lumps that form in your upper or lower eyelids are quite common. These cysts normally disappear on their own. Occasionally the cyst becomes infected causing pain, redness and swelling.

Laser eye surgery (or myopia treatment) in Derby

Laser eye surgery (LASIK) is a form of treatment for short-sight, long-sight and astigmatism. At Nuffield Health Derby Hospital, our expert Ophthalmologists perform a range of laser eye surgery treatments.

Oculoplastic surgery

Oculoplastic surgeons carry out surgery on the eye lid and facial plastic surgery.

Phacoemulsification

Phacoemulsification is a common method used in cataract surgery.

Uveitis

The uvea is the area of your eye made up of your iris, the choroid (layer of tissue that supports your retina), and your ciliary body (muscles behind the iris). Various conditions cause inflammation in this area. This is called uveitis.