Mr Christopher Williams
Consultant Ophthalmic and Vitreoretinal Surgeon
BSc (Hons), MB BCh (Hons), MRCP, FRCOphth
Specialises in
- Cataract removal surgery
- Macular degeneration treatment
- YAG laser treatment
At Spire Cardiff Hospital I provide general ophthalmology consultations, specialising in cataract surgery and retinal diseases and their treatment.
I am also a Consultant Ophthalmic and Vitreoretinal Surgeon at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff and Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend.
I originally worked as an optometrist before qualifying with honours from University of Wales College of Medicine. I undertook general medicine training in South Wales, obtaining Membership of the Royal College of Physicians. I trained in general ophthalmology in Southampton and the Wessex rotation. This was followed by Fellowships in vitreoretinal surgery in Southampton and Melbourne, Australia.
General Medical Council Number: C4188276
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Christopher Williams at Spire include:
Ophthalmology
- Cataract removal surgery
- Age-related macular degeneration treatment
Other treatments
• Retinal laser treatment
• Vitreoretinal surgery (retinal detachment, macula hole, epiretinal membrane, diabetic retinopathy)
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
Spire Cardiff Hospital is only able to provide Covid-19 tests to patients undergoing surgery at our hospital. Covid-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Diabetic eye disease
Macular degeneration
Ophthalmology
Special clinical interests: General ophthalmology; retinal surgery; macular degeneration; macular hole surgery; diabetic eye disease.
Qualification and professional memberships
Professional memberships
Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons (BEAVRS)
Full General Medical Council registration
Current NHS posts
University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend.
Contact information
| Telephone | 0292 073 6011 |