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 and Oculoplastics.

He is a Consultant Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic surgeon based at Queens Hospital, Romford, and holds clinics at Regency Clinic, Brentwood; Spire Hartswood, Brentwood; Nuffield Health, Brentwood and Spire Roding, Ilford. Mr Chawla  works with Spire Cosmetic Surgery and perform Cosmetic Surgery at Spire Roding Hospital.
 

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.

Mr Chawla has specialised in spectacle-free cataract surgery and correction of refractive errors following prior cataract surgery. He routinely undertakes Oculoplastic procedures like baggy and droopy eyelids, droopy eyebrows, removal of benign and cancerous lesions of eyelids and face with minimal scarring, blocked tear ducts and Botox treatments.

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This page was last updated on 13/Mar/2011