About us

The Northern General Eye Centre is one of the leading providers of NHS cataract surgery, delivering excellent outcomes and personalised care in a purpose-built centre. Designed with your needs in mind, our highly specialist ophthalmology team are ready to see you in our warm, welcoming and accessibility-friendly facilities.

Current wait times:  New Appointment: 4-8 weeks & Surgery: 2-4 weeks (after first appointment)

Adult emergency eye care services are available at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital (Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 4.30pm). For further information contact 0114 226 7324

Jennifer Tan – Consultant Ophthalmologist and Cataract Lead
Jennifer Tan – Consultant Ophthalmologist and Cataract Lead

“I am incredibly proud to work with such a skilled and compassionate team, dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our patients. It’s an honour to make a meaningful impact, restore vision and improve the lives of our patients”
Investing in the next generation
Investing in the next generation

At the Northern General Eye Centre we make training a key part of what we do. We perform regular teaching sessions, training days and audits. We empower our team of surgeons, nurses, allied healthcare professionals and healthcare scientist to train the next generation of the NHS workforce.
The team
The team

The Northern General Eye Centre recently celebrated its 5th birthday.

What our patients say

"Despite being on my third bus pass, the excision of my cataracts has been my first experience of being treated in a hospital. The experience has been thoroughly reassuring throughout and the optical results have exceeded"

"I received outstanding service and attention from start to finish! This was evident in the efficient and accommodating attitude of the eye clinic receptionists who gave me an appointment in less than one week from the referral date"

"I can only express gratitude for service and treatment of the highest quality. The NHS at its very best!"

"My vision has improved dramatically – probably as good as it was 20 years ago."

Why choose us?

It’s natural to feel nervous prior to having eye cataract surgery, but be assured our friendly, efficient team will do everything possible to put you at ease.

  • A one-stop pre-assessment process which avoids unnecessary repeat trips to hospital Staggered admission times to keep your waiting time to an absolute minimum.
  • Specialist cataract surgeons who also work in Ophthalmology at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, providing continuity and expert care.
  • Optional bilateral surgery: both eyes can be operated during the same day (if suitable and agreed with your surgeon)
  • High quality Johnson & Johnson lens implants
  • Referral options for general anaesthetic or sedation
  • Support and consent pathways for patients with memory problems, Alzheimer’s, dementia and learning difficulties.
  • Dedicated drop off and pick up points outside the centre.
  • Free refreshments post-operatively

Cataract operation video

State of the art facilities and equipment

Our pre-operative diagnostic suite includes:

  • IOLMaster 700: calculating lens implant power with superior accuracy, including patients with a history of laser eye surgery
  • Pentacam HR: high resolution, qualitative assessment of the anterior and posterior cornea – in line with NICE recommendations
  • Spectralis OCT: provides gold standard retinal and optic nerve scans to assess eye health
  • Ocular ultrasound: provides examination and measurements of eyes with dense cataracts and poor vision
  • Handheld equipment: allows us to examine and assess patients who struggle with mobility

Advanced, modern theatres:

  • High performance operating microscopes and advanced Zeiss optics
  • Micro-incision surgery, so that we can select and insert the best lens for your eye with millimetre-precision. This will enable you to experience a faster visual recovery.
  • Johnson & Johnson Tecnis lens implants providing sharp, high contrast optics

Anatomy of the eye

What is a Cataract?

A cataract is a cloudy area that forms in the lens of your eye, which can make your vision blurry, dim, or less colourful. It is a common condition, especially as people age, and it can interfere with daily activities like reading or driving.

How Does Cataract Surgery Work?

Cataract surgery is a straightforward procedure to restore clear vision. During the surgery, the cloudy lens is removed and replaced with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens (IOL). The procedure is usually done under local anesthesia, is painless, and takes about 30-45 minutes.

 

 

 

 

How to find us

Northern General Eye Centre, Northern General Hospital, Herries Drive, Sheffield S5 7AU

Please click here for the site map for the Northern General Hospital and travel guide. The Northern General Eye Centre is located at entrance number 34.

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