Matthew officially opened the Optegra Eye Hospital in Colindale. The new hospital is completely dedicated to ophthalmology and offers three consulting rooms, six diagnostic rooms, a treatment room and two operating theatres. The hospital is equipped with a full range of high technology diagnostic and surgical equipment, creating a convenient “one-stop care environment” for patients. The clinic's aim is to treat a range of eye and vision related conditions including cataract replacements, refractive lens exchange, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, retinal conditions and vision correction. Although a private clinic, it is expected that NHS work will be undertaken by staff as required by local health practitioners.
Optegra’s Managing Director, Gareth Steer, says: “Optegra’s vision is to become the most trusted provider of ophthalmology services, by working together with leading consultant ophthalmologists and providing the best facilities and highly trained staff, to deliver the best clinical outcomes and exceptional patient experience. We are pleased to announce the launch of our new hospital in London and we are delighted to bring the five star patient care, so closely associated with Optegra, to an even wider group of patients.”
Matthew said: “I am proud that Optegra chose to locate their latest clinic in the Hendon constituency and also in an area that is becoming known for both its regeneration and as a hub for medical technology. Facilities such as the Optegra clinic, the Health Protection Agency and the Blood Transfusion Service ensure that high tech employment opportunities are available in an area where housing is being constructed for a 21st century London. The clinic is even more welcome as it treats ophthalmic conditions, something that has become very well-known and of interest to me.”
Photo: Optegra Managing Director, Gareth Steer demonstrating the Retinal Scanning machine to Matthew