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Ophthalmology

 

The Ophthalmic Service consists of Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeons, Specialist Nurses and support staff. We offer a General Ophthalmic Service, treating all common conditions such as glaucoma and cataracts.

Referrals

Normal access to our Outpatient Clinics is via referral from a General Practitioner or Optometrist. We hold regular outpatient clinics at:

Ysbyty Gwynedd Llandudno General Hospital Ruthin Community Hospital
Dolgellau and Barmouth Hospital Colwyn Bay Community Hospital Deeside Community Hospital
Bryn Beryl Hospital, Pwllheli Abergele Hospital Mold Community Hospital
Ysbyty Penrhos Stanley, Holyhead Holywell Community Hospital Wrexham Maelor Hospital

The most common reasons for referral to our service are:

  • Cataracts
  • Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
  • Glaucoma
  • Dry eyes
  • Floaters and flashers
  • Cysts (minor eyelid lesions)
  • Watery eyes
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Squints

Other Clinics

As well as general outpatient clinics, we run specialist clinics for:

  • Diabetic patients
  • Patients with Glaucoma
  • Cataract Pathway
  • Age Related Macular Degeneration

If patients need to stay in hospital overnight during their treatment, inpatient beds are available. 

The department is closely linked to the Orthoptic Service which can be accessed via referral from the Consultant.