Oliver Backhouse MB BS BSc FRCOphth

I am a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Cataract 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.

See Frequently Asked Questions for:

cataract symptoms; cataract complications; after cataract surgery.

Costs

  • Consultation for ‘Freedom from Glasses’ lens surgery – Free of charge.
  • New patient £180; Follow up patient £100.
  • Lens surgery £2,450 - £2,950 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.

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Clinic times

Yorkshire Eye Hospital
Wednesday am + pm
Thursday pm

Christopher Nixon Opticians
Harrogate
Tuesday evenings

Patient experience

Playing Golf, I could not see the ball and now i can see every step of my game. I am extremely grateful to Mr Backhouse for helping restore my sight.

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