Cataract & Refractive Lens Surgery
MBBS, DOMS, MRCOphth, MRCSEd, FRCOphth, FRCSEd, FEBO
Consultant Ophthalmologist — Cataract & Refractive Lens Surgery
Consulting and operating at The Wilmslow Hospital, 52 Alderley Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire.
Treatments
The cloudy natural lens is removed and replaced with a clear artificial lens. In Mr Desai's care the operation itself typically takes about 7 minutes, and around 95% of patients meet the driving vision standard by the next morning.
About cataract surgeryEssentially the same operation, chosen before a cataract develops — replacing the stiffened natural lens to reduce dependence on glasses. The lens options, benefits and trade-offs are explained plainly, with no hard sell.
Compare lens optionsWhy patients choose Mr Desai
In the National Ophthalmology Database audit, Mr Desai has one of the lowest complication rates in the country — roughly 1 per 385 operations, against a national average of about 1 per 91.
"There are no perfect solutions, and all solutions have their own disadvantages." Not operating is a valid choice, and every alternative — glasses, contact lenses, laser correction — is discussed first.
He has trained over 75 doctors in cataract surgery, published a book on the subject, and performs complex IOL exchange revisions — over 350 in the past 3 years — that few UK surgeons undertake.
More than 95% of audited patients would recommend the treatment and would have it again. Read the full audit results.
Appointments
Appointments at The Wilmslow Hospital: call 01625 545 036, or contact Mr Desai's secretary Rachna on 07570 801 327.