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An initial consultation with Mr Christopher Hemmerdinger is from £200.
Mr Christopher Hemmerdinger
Consultant Ophthalmologist
MB ChB, FRCOphth
Specialises in
- Cataract surgery - including multifocal lenses
- Glaucoma management and surgery
- Corneal disorders including dry eyes
- Eyelid lumps and bumps
- General ophthalmology
I am a Consultant Ophthalmologist with specialist interest in cataract surgery, glaucoma and corneal disorders. I undertook my medical training at Manchester University and was appointed as a Consultant at Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 2011, I was clinical lead for three years. In 2016 I was appointed to my current position, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma Lead at Macclesfield District General Hospital. As glaucoma lead, I am responsible for the service and am involved in training medical students and junior surgeons.
In addition to general ophthalmology, I perform all types of glaucoma surgery, including non-penetrating and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and laser treatments for glaucoma (SLT). I also have a specialist interest in corneal conditions.
I perform over 800 procedures annually for glaucoma and cataracts using monofocal, toric and multifocal lenses.
Currently, I am president of the Medical Contact lens and Ocular Surface Association (MCLOSA). I am a fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and a member of the College of Optometrists.
General Medical Council Number: 6029469
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Christopher Hemmerdinger at Spire include:
Ophthalmology
- Cataract removal surgery
- Dry eye syndrome
Other treatments
- Corneal and external eye disease
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
- Ophthalmology
New cataract surgery package available
At Spire Healthcare, we know that your vision is precious. That’s why we now offer a standard cataract surgery package for £2,000, so that you can get back to doing the things you enjoy, sooner. Quote 'standard cataract package’ when you contact us.
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Glaucoma treatment
Ophthalmology
Current NHS posts
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Macclesfield District General Hospital.
Financial interests
Contact information
| Telephone | Spire Cheshire 01925 541 853; Spire Regency 01925 541 853 |
| Private secretary | Catherine Fairhurst |
| Private secretary telephone | 0757 764 6565 |
| Private secretary email | cath@hemmerdingereyecare.com |