Ophthalmology

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 Outreach services are also offered at Harrogate District Hospital, in the Phoenix Unit, Briary Wing. Department and specialist clinics are provided in Zone 6 of the Outpatient Department. We also offer outreach clinics at Ripon Community Hospital.

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 Dixon – 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: Lisa Brittain – 01423 553375

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (Glaucoma Specialist): Mrs Joanna Liput