Oliver Backhouse MB BS BSc FRCOphth
I am a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Cataracts Specialist & Vision Correction Specialist at the Optegra Yorkshire Eye Hospital and St James's University Hospital, Leeds. My main areas of work are Advanced Cataract Surgery, Vision Correction Surgery for Short Sight, Long Sight and Astigmatism, Macular Degeneration (AMD), Uveitis (eye inflammation), and Neuro-Ophthalmology. I have performed thousands of operations and use the very best advanced techniques, equipment and treatment available to assure you of the very highest standards in order to give you the best care possible.
Frequently Asked Questions about:
cataract symptoms; cataract complications; cataract treatment; after cataract operations
Cataract/ Lens Surgery Costs
- Consultation for ‘Freedom from Glasses’ lens surgery – Free of charge.
- New patient £180; Follow up patient £100.
- Lens surgery £2,450 - £3,350 per eye (all inclusive, including follow up for 1 year).
There are a range of flexible payment plans. Call to discuss further: 0845 456 1729.
Freedom from glasses
Clinic times
Yorkshire Eye Hospital
Wednesday am + pm
Thursday pm
Christopher Nixon Opticians
Harrogate
Tuesday evenings




