The Ophthalmology Department
In the Ophthalmology Department, we offer specialist clinics and surgery to examine and treat all eye conditions.
Ophthalmic assessments and treatments are offered in a variety of locations. The main Ophthalmology Department is at Harrogate District Hospital, where we offer surgery in the Ophthalmic Day Surgery Department and specialist clinics in the west waiting area of the Outpatient Department. We also offer outreach clinics at Ripon Community Hospital and Mowbray Square Medical Centre, Harrogate.
We provide clinics for a wide range of conditions and problems, including:
- Urgent referrals (from the Emergency Department)
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Medical retina conditions
- Diabetes
- Minor operations and laser treatment
- Angiography
- Squints
- Many other conditions
The Ophthalmic Day Surgery Department is located on the ground floor of the hospital. This is where our Ophthalmic Surgeons perform various operations including cataract surgery and glaucoma surgery.
The Ophthalmology Department also consists of an Orthoptic Team who work alongside our Consultants and provide assessment and treatment for various eye conditions affecting both children and adults.
In the department, there is also an Optician Team who perform refraction tests and low vision assessments.
Orthoptics and optometry
We have dedicated orthoptic and optician teams. The orthoptic team works alongside our consultants to assess and treatment various eye conditions affecting both children and adults.
Our opticians perform refraction tests and low vision assessments.
Location
Harrogate District Hospital
Main Outpatient Department
West Waiting
Referral
We accept referrals from GPs and opticians.
Key staff
Clinical Lead & Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon: Mr Tim Metcalfe
Secretary: Caroline Ellis – 01423 553565
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon: Mr Gavin Walters
Secretary: Amelia Walsh – 01423 553580
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon: Mrs Sarah Mackenzie
Secretary: Belinda Davison – 01423 553277
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (Paediatric Specialist): Mr Murad Moosa
Secretary: Suzanne Franklin – 01423 555705
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (Paediatric Specialist): Mr Kevin Falzon
Secretary: Heather Newton – 01423 553375
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (Glaucoma Specialist): Mrs Joanna Liput
Secretary: Heather Newton – 01423 553375