Medical Conditions

A wide range of eye treatments are carried out at The Midland Eye Institute, which is fully equipped to deal with most eye conditions, including cosmetic as well as medical. The hospital has a number of clinics, an operating theatre the latest equipment and fully trained medical staff.

Furthermore the risks associated with surgery in larger units (where equipment and facilities are shared with other specialities), are reduced as serious infection ( MRSA) is not linked to eye surgery when performed in isolation as it is at The Midland Eye Institute.

Midland Eye Refractive & Cosmetic is part of The Midland Eye Institute where the following eye problems are treated.

Artificial Eye

A moving or static artificial eye that closely resembles the fellow eye can be inserted following eye loss due to accident, tumour or any other eye condition resulting in loss of the natural eye.

Benign Lumps

In many cases these can be safely removed

Blepharoplasty

Removal of excess tissue above and / or below the eye improves ptosis and the appearance of droopy / tired looking eyes caused by ageing.

Ectropian

Outward turning eyelids.

Entropian

Inward rolling of eyelid.

Eye Lid Spasm

Also known as blepharospasm can be treated most effectively with botulinum toxin ( Botox). Where injections are inappropriate or ineffective, surgical treatment of the muscle groups may also be an option.

Facial Palsy

A drooping of the muscles around the eye or mouth can be due to infection ( Bell's palsy) accident, tumour or blood vessel problems. Some people are born with this condition. Surgery not only improves appearance but can also stop issues such as excessive watering, lid malfunctions and drooping brow / lid.

Glaucoma

Is caused by excess pressure within the eye, which if left untreated can damage the optic nerve resulting in permanent loss of vision. Glaucoma can exist without symptoms which is why everyone should get regular eye tests.

Lazy Eye / Squint

Also known as strabismus can sometimes be treated without surgery. If surgery is needed and is carried out in early childhood there is every chance of good binocular vision being achievable. In later life, surgery can improve appearance but cannot improve vision in the effected eye.

Macular Degeneration

Has two forms, wet and dry, both of which can eventually cause visual loss. Dry macular degeneration has a slow onset, whilst the deterioration caused by wet macular degeneration can be rapid. Speedy detection, diagnosis and treatment is vital.

Retinal Detachment

Results in a sudden deterioration in vision in the effected eye and an increase in the number of visible floaters within the eye. Surgical treatment is necessary in order to save the vision.

Thyroid Disease

Surgery can greatly improve the appearance of 'bulging eyes' caused by thyroid disease