Health Services

Ophthalmology

Services

Most ophthalmology services are based at the Falkirk Community Hospital  

Outpatient Clinics

All adult outpatient clinics are held at the Falkirk Community Hospital.  Some children’s clinics are run at the Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannan Community Hospitals

Specialist Clinics

The following speciality eye clinics are provided:

Surgery

Most day surgery will be carried out at the Falkirk Community Hospital, although adults and children who need to have surgery with a general anaesthetic will be admitted to the Forth Valley Royal Hospital. 

Emergency appointments 


All emergency appointments will be at the Falkirk Community Hospital.  Emergency clinics are held every day (including weekends) to see patients whose doctor or optometrist has asked for urgent treatment.  

Medical Team
Dr S Ahmed
Dr W Church
Dr A Ferguson
Dr J Gillen
Dr T Saboor
Dr J A Scott
Dr D Wardrop
Dr C Wheeldon

Associate Specialist
Dr U Zamvar

Optometrists
Mr D Cruickshanks
Ms C Burke
Ms K Gray
Ms R Callaghan

Orthoptists
Ms L McCartney
Ms P McBride
Ms D Swan
Ms A Anderson
Ms A Drummond

Senior Nurse
Ms C Wilson

The ophthalmology department participates in training for all professional groups, and you may be examined by a trainee as part of your consultation.


Appointments

 
Referrals to hospital eye services can be made by your GP or optometrist.  Once a referral is received, your consultant will review the information provided, and decide whether you need an urgent or a routine appointment.
As thorough examination of the eye often requires the use of eye drops which can affect your vision for a few hours afterwards, you should not drive to your outpatient appointment.   

 

Contact Details

Falkirk Community Hospital
Opthalmology Department

01324 673855 or 673833 

 

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