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Ophthalmology (Eye Department)
Specialist Services
Find out about the Specialist Services we provide in Ophthalmology here.
Macular Degeneration Service
We were one of the first departments in the country to provide specialist photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the treatment of macular degeneration.
Cataract Service
We run the regional cataract service for the North East, one of the busiest in the UK carrying out 7,000 cataract operations each year.
Corneal Donation - the Gift of Sight
Each year, almost 3000 people in the UK have their sight restored, their new lease of life made possible by the generosity of corneal donors and their families.
Eye Clinic Liaison Service
Our Eye Clinic Liaison Officers are here to help you get the care and support you need as soon as you have been diagnosed with a condition affecting your vision.
