Philip Alexander - Cambridge Eye Surgeon

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Submacular Haemorrhage

What is submacular haemorrhage?

Bleeding under the central retina (the macula) can cause severe damage to the central vision.  Bleeding usually occurs as a result of age-related macular degeneration, or retinal artery aneurysms.

What testing might be done?

Mr Alexander will examine your eye following the use of eye drops that temporarily enlarge your pupils.  He may arrange retinal photographs and an OCT scan.

How is a submacular haemorrhage treated?

If left untreated, the prognosis tends to be very poor.  Surgery, involving injection of a gas bubble into the eye, can help to displace the haemorrhage away from the central retina.

What can I expect for my vision after surgery for submacular haemorrhage?

Following surgery, the vision is typically better than pre-operatively, but it can take months for it to completely settle. Further treatment may be required to treat the underlying cause of the haemorrhage.

Private Practice

If you wish to see Mr Alexander privately, he offers appointments at the Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, and the Nuffield Cambridge Hospital. To see Mr Alexander privately please contact his personal assistant Rosie Ashwell on 01223 782169 or use the form below to make an enquiry. A referral from your GP is not required.

Spire Cambridge Lea
30 New Road
Impington
Cambridge
CB24 9EL

Nuffield Cambridge Hospital
4 Trumpington Road
Cambridge
CB2 8AF

NHS Practice

Mr Philip Alexander is an NHS consultant at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. To see him in his NHS clinic, please organise to be referred via your General Practitioner.

Department of Ophthalmology,
Box 41
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge Biomedical Campus,
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ

NHS Secretary: Shannon Brand
Tel: 01223 216106
www.cuh.org.uk

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