This web site has been authored by Mr J S Chawla MD FRCS(Glas) FRCS(Edin) FRCOphth, Consultant Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic Surgeon, and is intended as a source of information for patients and other healthcare professionals.

Mr Chawla is a General Ophthalmologist and a Cataract Surgeon with special interests in Refractive Surgery, Oculoplastics and Diabetic Eye Disease.

He is a Consultant Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic Surgeon in the North East London Eye Partnership, based at Harold Wood and King George Hospitals, and holds clinics at Regency Clinic, Brentwood, BUPA Roding, BUPA Hartswood, and Holly House and Essex Nuffield Hospitals.

About Refractive Eye Surgery

Approximately half the population needs glasses or contact lenses to see properly. Though glasses and contact lenses can correct refractive errors, more and more people are opting for refractive surgery to correct errors.

Mr J S Chawla, Consultant Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic Surgeon

Refractive surgery, glasses and contact lenses all have their benefits and drawbacks and there is no best method of correcting refractive errors. You may need to discuss your needs and lifestyle to determine the most appropriate procedure for you.

There are several techniques available now to reduce or eliminate the need for corrective lenses. Mr Chawla offers multifocal lens implants, Prelex, Clear lens exrtraction, Piggy back lens implants, lens implant exchange and astigmatic keratotomy.

Also, Mr Chawla performs spectacle-free cataract surgery, cosmetic eyelid surgery (Oculoplastics) and can treat diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, retinal tears and degreneration and age-related macular degeneration.

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Please note:
A written referral from a general practitioner is normally required in order to make an
appointment to see a consultant specialist.

This page was last updated on 19/Jan/2006