Patients can access emergency retinal assessment and same-day retinal laser for urgent symptoms and retinal findings, alongside more affordable consultant-led injection treatment for ongoing retinal disease.
Patients requiring specialist retinal care can now benefit from rapid access to consultant-led assessment and treatment at The Retina Clinic London, including same-day retinal laser through its emergency retinal care service and lower-cost anti-VEGF injection options through aflibercept biosimilars.
Led by Professor Paulo Eduardo Stanga and supported by an internationally recognised team of retinal specialists, the clinic provides comprehensive retinal diagnosis, advanced multimodal imaging and personalised treatment planning from its specialist clinic at 24 Queen Anne Street, London.
Rapid Access to Emergency Retinal Care
The service is particularly relevant for patients presenting with new flashes of light, a sudden increase in floaters, curtain-like shadows, sudden distortion or rapid changes in vision. These symptoms may be associated with retinal tears, retinal detachment or other time-sensitive retinal conditions, where prompt specialist assessment can be important.
A key part of The Retina Clinic London’s emergency retinal pathway is a detailed peripheral retinal examination, including indirect ophthalmoscopy with scleral indentation. This allows the specialist to examine the far edges of the retina, where early retinal tears, holes or suspicious peripheral lesions are often missed on standard slit-lamp biomicroscopy assessment alone.
Same-Day Retinal Laser When Tears or High-Risk Lesions Are Detected
When an early retinal tear or high-risk lesion is identified, The Retina Clinic London can provide same-day retinal laser treatment, including laser retinopexy. This treatment is used to seal the retina around selected tears or weak areas, helping to reduce the risk of progression to retinal detachment and the need for more complex retinal surgery.
The clinic also provides retinal laser treatment for retinal vascular conditions where applicable, including diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion. Treatment is supported by advanced retinal imaging and delivered by experienced retinal specialists.
Lower-Cost Access to Retinal Injection Treatment
The clinic is also improving access to intravitreal anti-VEGF injections by offering aflibercept biosimilar treatment. For many self-funding patients who require regular injections, the cost of ongoing treatment can be a significant barrier. Aflibercept biosimilars are developed to provide comparable clinical outcomes to the original aflibercept medicine, while allowing The Retina Clinic London to offer treatment at a lower cost.
This means more patients can access private, consultant-led retinal injection treatment with advanced imaging, careful monitoring and continuity of care, without cost becoming an unnecessary barrier to treatment.
Bespoke Eyecare, Led by Professor Paulo Stanga
Unlike a standardised NHS pathway, The Retina Clinic London delivers bespoke eyecare, with every patient receiving an individual treatment plan based on their diagnosis, clinical findings, visual needs and wider circumstances. Following detailed imaging and examination, the clinical team explains the findings clearly and discusses the most appropriate management options.
Professor Paulo Eduardo Stanga, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of The Retina Clinic London, said:
“Many retinal conditions require timely assessment, but there is no single treatment pathway that suits every patient. Our approach is centred on personalised care, supported by advanced diagnostics and the latest treatment technologies, so that each patient receives a management plan tailored to their individual condition.
“Through our emergency retinal care service, we can offer rapid access to specialist assessment and same-day retinal laser treatment when retinal tears or high-risk lesions are detected. By also offering lower-cost aflibercept biosimilar injection options, we are making private retinal treatment more accessible while preserving the standards of consultant-led care, imaging and follow-up that patients expect.”
Referrals and Direct Access
Patients may be referred by their optometrist, GP or ophthalmologist, or contact The Retina Clinic London directly to arrange an appointment. A referral is not required.
Optometrists and referring clinicians who wish to discuss an urgent retinal case or refer a patient for specialist assessment can contact The Retina Clinic London directly.
Find out more: www.theretinacliniclondon.com
Call: +44 (0)20 4548 5310
Clinic: 24 Queen Anne Street, London, W1G 9AY