Exeter Eye

Exeter Eye: consultant-led private ophthalmic surgery

Exeter Eye presents itself as a group of consultant ophthalmic surgeons providing a private ophthalmology service. Its activity focuses on consultation and surgical treatment of eye conditions, with a team of specialists who work in both the private sector and the NHS, according to information from the clinic itself.

Areas of specialisation

The clinic covers a broad spectrum of ophthalmology. Among the highlighted areas are the treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, vitreoretinal surgery, refractive lens exchange (RLE) and oculoplastics. The site details procedures such as cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, age-related macular degeneration (wet and dry), retinal and vitreous surgery, refractive lens exchange to correct myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism, and oculoplastic surgery of the eyelids and orbit.

Procedures and treatments

The catalogue of procedures includes blepharoplasty, blepharitis treatment, cataract surgery, chalazion treatment, dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) for tear duct obstruction, treatment of diabetic eye disease and diabetic retinopathy, dry eye treatment, surgical removal of epiretinal membranes, eyelid and oculoplastic surgery, glaucoma treatment, macular degeneration, pterygium and pinguecula treatment, refractive lens exchange, retinal detachment treatment, treatments for retinal vein occlusion, toric lens implants, sutureless vitrectomy and YAG laser capsulotomy.

Medical team

The team of consultants includes Mr Anthony Quinn, Mr Peter Simcock, Mr Michael Smith, Ms Hirut von Lany, Mr Conor Ramsden, Miss Fiona Irvine (oculoplastic and orbitofacial), Mr Neil Bowley, Ms Annika Quinn, Mr Andrew Cowdray and Ms Charlotte Buscombe. The clinic also collaborates with Exeter Anaesthetic Group, made up of consultant anaesthetists with experience in the private sector and the NHS.

Facilities and approach to care

Exeter Eye states that it has state-of-the-art facilities and advanced techniques. Its stated mission is to offer high-quality, compassionate and effective care. The clinic indicates that it uses simple, transparent fixed pricing, and that consultations are carried out with one of its highly qualified ophthalmic surgeons. The location is described as easy to access by road, rail or air.

Quality and outcomes

The clinic mentions that it undergoes Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections and publishes the corresponding report. It also monitors outcomes through Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs), with specific mention of the Cat-PROM5 questionnaire before and after surgery, and participates in the National Ophthalmology Database. It conducts regular staff surveys to maintain a healthy and satisfied team.

Conditions and symptoms treated

The list of conditions assessed and treated covers astigmatism, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, epiretinal membranes, glaucoma, keratoconus, hyperopia, macular hole, posterior capsule opacity, pterygium and pinguecula, presbyopia, ptosis, retinal detachment, retinal vein occlusion, myopia, Sjögren's syndrome and vitreous haemorrhage. Among the symptoms they address are contact lens irritation, dry eye, eye pain, watery eyes, blurred vision, floaters and flashes, sudden loss of vision, tunnel vision, droopy eyelids and eyelash problems such as ectropion, entropion and trichiasis.

Training and relationship with professionals

Exeter Eye maintains an education programme aimed at GPs and optometrists, focused on the highest standards of ophthalmic care and surgery. The clinic also offers private referral forms and the possibility of requesting an appointment.

Location and contact

Phone: 01392 699969 · Email: info@exetereye.co.uk