Glaucoma Specialist in Liverpool
Private glaucoma consultations
Ms Neeru A. Vallabh is a Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in glaucoma and cataract surgery. She provides private glaucoma consultations in Liverpool for patients with suspected or established glaucoma, raised eye pressure and ocular hypertension.
Appointments are available for patients seeking a new assessment, continued specialist care or a second opinion about their diagnosis or treatment.
Ms Vallabh offers the full spectrum of glaucoma care, including monitoring, eye-drop treatment, laser procedures, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, filtration surgery and glaucoma drainage devices.
When might you see a glaucoma specialist?
You may benefit from a specialist glaucoma assessment if:
You have recently been diagnosed with glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Your optometrist has identified raised eye pressure or a suspicious optic nerve.
You have a family history of glaucoma and are concerned about your own risk.
Your eye pressure remains high despite treatment.
Your visual field or optic-nerve scans appear to be worsening.
You are experiencing side effects from glaucoma eye drops.
Laser treatment or glaucoma surgery has been recommended.
You would like a second opinion about your diagnosis or treatment options.
You have glaucoma and are considering cataract surgery.
You have previously undergone glaucoma surgery and require further specialist review.
You do not need to wait until you notice a change in your sight. Glaucoma often develops gradually and may cause no obvious symptoms until permanent vision loss has occurred.
What Happens During A Glaucoma Consultation?
Your appointment will include a detailed discussion of your eye health, current treatment, family history and any concerns about your vision.
Depending on your individual needs, your assessment may include:
Measurement of your vision and eye pressure.
Examination of the front and back of the eyes.
Assessment of the optic nerves.
Optical coherence tomography, or OCT, imaging.
Visual-field testing.
Corneal-thickness measurement.
Examination of the eye’s drainage angle.
Review of previous clinic letters, scans and visual fields.
After the assessment, Ms Vallabh will explain whether there is evidence of glaucoma or disease progression and provide a personalised treatment and monitoring plan.
Please bring a list of your current eye drops and any previous ophthalmology letters, visual fields or scan results that are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I arrange a private glaucoma consultation myself?
Self-paying patients can usually contact the private clinic directly. Patients using medical insurance should check whether their insurer requires a GP or optometrist referral and obtain any necessary pre-authorisation.
Can glaucoma be cured?
Glaucoma cannot usually be cured, and sight already lost through optic-nerve damage cannot normally be restored. Treatment lowers eye pressure to reduce the risk of further damage.
Does glaucoma always require surgery?
No. Many patients are managed with monitoring, eye drops or laser treatment. Surgery may be advised where these options do not achieve sufficient pressure control or where the glaucoma is at greater risk of progressing.
Can I have cataract surgery if I have glaucoma?
Yes. Cataract surgery can be performed in patients with glaucoma, although the operation should be planned around the severity of the condition, the desired eye pressure and any previous glaucoma surgery.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Please bring your glasses, a list of your current medication and eye drops, and any previous eye-clinic letters, visual fields or optic-nerve scans that are available.
Arrange a consultation
To request a private glaucoma consultation with Ms Neeru Vallabh in Liverpool, contact the clinic directly or complete the appointment enquiry form.