Moorfields Eye Centre at St George's Hospital
St George's NHS Trust
Blackshaw Road
Tooting
London
SW17 0QT
020 7702 5542
NHS
About Moorfields at St George's Hospital
Summary
Moorfields Eye Centre at St George's is one of our district hubs, bringing expert eye care closer to patients' homes.
Located in the Lanesborough wing at St George's Hospital in Tooting, our eye centre provides comprehensive outpatient and diagnostic care for a wide range of eye conditions, as well as more complex eye surgery.
Treatment offered includes:
- Adnexal (outpatient & surgery)
- Cataract (outpatient & surgery)
- External disease (outpatient & surgery)
- General ophthalmology (outpatient)
- Glaucoma (outpatient & surgery)
- Medical retina (outpatient & surgery)
- Neuro Ophthalmology (outpatient)
- Optometry (outpatient)
- Orthoptics (outpatient)
- Paediatrics (outpatient & surgery)
- Strabismus (outpatient & surgery)
- Support services (outpatient)
- Vitreoretinal (outpatient & surgery)
Getting to Moorfields, St George's Hospital
By underground
Tooting Broadway (northern Line) and is five minutes walk from the main pedestrian entrance in Effort Street.
By bus
Numbers 57, 155 and 219 to Blackshaw Road. Numbers 44, 57, 77, 133, 155, 219, 270, 280 and 355 to Tooting Broadway. Number G1 to St George's Hospital.
By car
St George's is conveniently located for road access via the A24 or A214. Parking is available on site.
Outpatient waiting list
From 1 September 2024 we are making changes to how we manage our follow-up appointment process.
For more information about these changes and what they mean for you visit our post appointment page. If you have any further questions, please do contact us using the contact information provided.
Follow-up appointment frequently asked questions
Why have you made these changes to follow up outpatient appointments?
To improve your experience as a patient, we have made the process of booking your next outpatient appointment more efficient. The new process will reduce the number of cancellations made, ensuring patients are seen when they need to be.
Instead of booking your next appointment when you are in clinic, you will be sent a date to attend your follow up closer to the time you are due in. This appointment will be booked by the team managing your care and will be approximately six weeks ahead of when we are due to see you.
For example, if you are scheduled to see us for a follow-up in six months’ time, we’d send your appointment details approximately four to six weeks ahead. Those patients who need to be seen sooner will still be provided with an appointment time before they leave clinic.
Do I need to contact my clinic?
Please be assured, you will receive your appointment date from us. If you need to update your details or communication preferences, patients at City Road can email moorfields.outpatientbookingsbc@nhs.net.
For patients at other Moorfields sites, please contact your clinic.
What if I can’t make the appointment date you give me?
If you are unable to attend the follow up date provided, contact us to arrange a date that is more suitable.
What if I am worried about my sight/eye health in between appointments and feel I need to be seen sooner?
If you feel you need to be seen before your next scheduled appointment, please contact us as soon as possible.
The clinician in charge of your care will, if required, arrange for you to be seen sooner, or they may give you advice on how to manage your condition in the time between your appointments, for example.
If you have serious concerns about your eye health, or if you experience sudden sight loss, it’s important that you let us know straight away. You can use our A&E service at City Road or log on to our online A&E platform, where you will be able to speak to a doctor.
If you do not live close to London, or cannot access our online A&E service, please go straight to your nearest eye care unit.
What support can I get from Moorfields to help manage my eye condition in between appointments?
Continue to follow the healthcare advice given to you by your team. If you are required to administer eye drops to keep your condition stable, please do so. If you need any further support, you can speak to one of our nurses via the nurse-led helpline on 0207 566 2345.
If you experience sudden sight loss, or eye injury, please attend your nearest eye care unit or log on to our online A&E service.
Who can I speak to about how my appointments are managed?
If you have any questions about your appointment, please use the information in your appointment letter or text message to contact us. If you have any concerns about your care, contact our Patient Advice and Liaison (PALs) team by calling the team on 020 7566 2324, or by emailing them at moorfields.pals@nhs.net