Ophthalmology consultants in Hastings
Ophthalmologists are medical professionals and doctors with a specialist in eye health, particularly when it comes to identifying and managing the conditions that can harm this part of the body.
Our eyes are critical in our ability to experience the world, so it makes sense that they deserve excellent quality care. At Spire Sussex Hospital, the dedicated ophthalmologists in the Hastings area can provide fast access to treatment. No matter what unpleasant symptoms you’re experiencing, the team will use all the latest tools to get to a diagnosis. From there, they’ll get you on the path to treatment, which may involve a routine medical procedure they’ve been well-trained to undertake.
Treatments offered in Hastings
When an eye problem crops up, it doesn’t take long before it causes you significant discomfort. This can include disturbances to your vision which worsen over time, so it’s always best to get it looked at sooner rather than later. Once they know the cause, Spire’s private ophthalmologists near Eastbourne are able to carry out transformational operations like:
Conditions treated in Hastings
With many years’ experience in the field, Spire’s ophthalmologists near Bexhill-on-Sea can almost always find a way to improve your prognosis and long-term eye health. Conditions they diagnose and treat most often include:
Symptoms treated in Hastings
The symptoms of an eye-related health issue vary, but it can be particularly distressing when these affect your sight. That’s why the team at Spire Sussex waste no time in getting you seen, and they’ll get to work ensuring you can live without unpleasant effects like:
Finding us
Spire Sussex will be your closest of our ophthalmology departments if you live in places like Battle, Bexhill and Rye. You’ll find us just to the northern edges of Hastings, along The Ridge.
Important information about Covid-19 tests
Situated near Hastings, our patients come from East Sussex and Kent, including Battle, Hastings, Bexhill-on-Sea, Eastbourne, Rye, Tenterden, Cranbrook and Ashford.
Spire Sussex Hospital,
The Ridge
St Leonards On Sea
East Sussex
TN37 7RE
Main Switchboard: 01424 757400
Self-pay treatment enquiries: 01424 757455
Mr Kashif Qureshi
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
BSc, MBBS, FRCOphth
Specialises in
- Cataract surgery
- Diabetic eye disease
- Glaucoma treatment
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal disease
Mr Pieter Gouws
Consultant Ophthalmic Consultant
MBChB (Pretoria) FRCOphth
I hold two fellowships specialising in glaucoma (Toronto, Canada – 2004-2005) and medical retina (Bristol, England – 2003-2004). My previous post was consultant ophthalmologist with special interest in glaucoma and medical retina and clinical lead at the Conqu…
Mr Shahram Kashani
Consultant Eye Surgeon
BSc, MBBS, MRCP, FRCOphth, MSc
I have been a consultant ophthalmologist at East Sussex NHS trust since 2011. My training in ophthalmology was at various well established units in London including Kings College Hospital, Western Eye Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster hospital and several year…
Mr Saruban Pasu
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
BSc (Hons), MB BS, MD(Res), FRCOphth
I am currently a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. I am also the lead for the Diabetic Retinal Screening service for East Sussex. Prior to moving to the south coast I was a locum Consultant Ophthalmologist for Imperial College …
Mr Manuel Saldana
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon
FRCophth (London) FRCS (Edinburgh) FRCS (Glasgow)
I have been a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon for the past 12 years and am an expert in orbit and eyelid plastic surgery procedures. I have performed a vast amount of cataract operations and am able to offer cataract surgery under topical (…