If you are unwell or live with someone who is unwell, we ask that you do not attend your appointment. A Telehealth appointment can be arranged. A cataract is an opacity or cloudiness in the natural lens of the eye. It is still the leading cause of blindness worldwide and represents an important cause of visual impairment in the United States.
A premium intraocular lens (IOL) is a new type of IOL used in cataract patients that enables the patients to view both far distance and near distance objects without using glasses. Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), also known as Clear Lens Exchange (CLE), is a surgical procedure to correct refractive errors in which the natural lens of the eye is removed and replaced with artificial intraocular lens.
A premium intraocular lens (IOL) is a new type of IOL used in cataract patients that enables the patients to view both far distance and near distance objects without using glasses. Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), also known as Clear Lens Exchange (CLE), is a surgical procedure to correct refractive errors in which the natural lens of the eye is removed and replaced with artificial intraocular lens.
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The cornea is a clear and protective dome-shaped covering over the iris (coloured part of the eye) and the pupil (small central black circle in the iris) of the eye is made up of three main layers, namely the epithelium, stroma, and endothelium. The cornea acts as a lens and helps in projecting light onto the retina (light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye).
Glaucoma is a disorder associated with pressure in the eye, and is characterized by damage to the optic nerve, with consequent visual loss, initially peripheral, but potentially blinding if relentlessly progressive. Unfortunately, glaucoma is usually a disease in which the patient is entirely asymptomatic (without symptoms) until late in the disease.
Pterygium is one of the eye conditions that refer to a benign or non cancerous growth of the conjunctiva, a clear, thin tissue that covers the white part of the eye (sclera). Pterygium may occur in one or both eyes. The cause of pterygium eye disease is not known, but can occur more often in people who spend time outdoors with frequent or excess exposure to sunlight or wind.
Uvea is the middle layer of the eye situated between the retina and the sclera, the white layer of the eye. It extends from the back of the eye towards the front and includes the iris, coloured part of the eye, choroid layer and the ciliary body. It is richly supplied with blood vessels and provides blood supply to the retina and other parts of the eye.
Intravitreal injection involves injecting medications directly into the eye for the management of retinal diseases. The most common diseases treated by intravitreal injection include age-related macular degeneration (AMD), macular oedema, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion. Intravitreal injection procedure is performed by an ophthalmologist in the doctor's office.
Reviews (10)
Janelle Varlow
Jun 08, 2021
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Extremely well organised centre that ran like a smooth machine. Staff friendly, caring and professional. All areas that I accessed were clean with evidence of routine cleaning. Had my 2nd surgery at the during lockdown and I felt safe with the Covid provisions at all times. Absolutely no evidence of breaches. Highly recommend this centre.
O. J.
Sep 05, 2020
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Minoo Chinoy
Aug 28, 2020
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I am being treated for my serious eye condition at South Western Eye care by Dr Freny Kalapesi. She is a very competent doctor, highly educated, and very very reliable.
She takes her time to understand the problem and to discuss line of treatment. I have been under her care for over two years and extremely satisfied with the treatment and care. She is an excellent doctor.
A very pleasant person, I highly recommend her.
Support staff is always ready to help and very pleasant too.
She takes her time to understand the problem and to discuss line of treatment. I have been under her care for over two years and extremely satisfied with the treatment and care. She is an excellent doctor.
A very pleasant person, I highly recommend her.
Support staff is always ready to help and very pleasant too.
Christian Dransfield
Jul 28, 2020
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Support staff were great. I felt Dr Kalapesi wanted me in and out as quick as she could. The whole process took approx 1 hour - even though I was allocated 3 hours. Maybe she had a bad day. Maybe I didn't articulate my issues properly.
I'll be going to another specialist to have a proper discussion about persisting eye concerns that Dr Kalapesi didn't properly address. 3/5 stars.
I'll be going to another specialist to have a proper discussion about persisting eye concerns that Dr Kalapesi didn't properly address. 3/5 stars.
Courtney Aleece
Jul 14, 2020
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All support staff were amazing, had a total of 3 visits and they were very helpful and caring each time. The Doctor however Dr Kalapesi has zero personable skills completely lacks empathy and care. Very blunt, asks a question and then rushes on before you’re even able to answer. Had to end up having an extremely painful eye procedure twice and since my issue is still persists am dealing with a noticeable deformity. Showed no care of that fact what so ever. Felt like the procedure was just a money grab. Won’t be going back.
Cristine Ryan
Aug 14, 2019
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I would like to extend my thanks to the staff at this surgery for their assistance & professionalism during my recent visits and most particularly to Dr James Chau-Vo who performed my cataract & multi focal lens surgery. I am truly incredulous with the results and and not having to wear glasses for either reading or distance. I cannot recommend this type of surgery enough to anyone considering it,
Alan Barns
Aug 12, 2019
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Sarah Jenkyns
Oct 14, 2018
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In my very early 20s, I had grown two very sore and red pterygiums in both of my eyes. Dr Chau-Vo was recommended to me and after meeting him I knew I was in great hands!
Both surgeries were done in a lovely clinic in Liverpool with some of the nicest nurses. The procedures were completed swiftly and I was surprised by the minimal pain I had post surgery. The recovery was easy and fast. Dr Chau-Vo was very professional and did a fantastic job!
Its been a few years since the surgery and both of my eyes still look perfect! I highly recommend Dr Chau-Vo and his clinic to anyone with eye issues.
Both surgeries were done in a lovely clinic in Liverpool with some of the nicest nurses. The procedures were completed swiftly and I was surprised by the minimal pain I had post surgery. The recovery was easy and fast. Dr Chau-Vo was very professional and did a fantastic job!
Its been a few years since the surgery and both of my eyes still look perfect! I highly recommend Dr Chau-Vo and his clinic to anyone with eye issues.
Norm Axford
Sep 05, 2018
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This is the review I posted for Dr Chau-vo. I don't know about other people's experiences, but my experience was outstanding, better than expected.
Spectacular result after cataract surgery. I had a mono lens implant 4 years ago, which was a great result. This time I had an IC-8 lens implant, I can now operate in the real world without glasses. I can read menus, computer screens, handwriting and even typing this review without glasses. I just came from the surgery and I am wearing sun glasses doing this review. So happy.
Spectacular result after cataract surgery. I had a mono lens implant 4 years ago, which was a great result. This time I had an IC-8 lens implant, I can now operate in the real world without glasses. I can read menus, computer screens, handwriting and even typing this review without glasses. I just came from the surgery and I am wearing sun glasses doing this review. So happy.
Steven Pearse
Mar 14, 2018
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Great Dr and Surgeon in James Chau-Vo. Been with him for several years now. Diagnosed retinoschisis 2.5 years ago and helped save my sight in right eye (referred me to Dr John Downie for emergency surgery). James did cataract surgery last December on my right eye, and last week on my left eye where he proposed the new IC-8 lens. All going well post operative. The team at SWEC are great too. Very professional, kind, courteous and friendly.
