'After Cataract' is the thickening and opacification of the capsular layer that is left behind after a routine cataract surgery. The capsular layer (capsular bag) acts as a house for the foldable intraocular lens (IOL) and supports the IOL. 

This capsular bag may in due course become opacified and cloudy in months and years after a cataract surgery. This leads to gradual misty or cloudy vision. 

A cataract specialist or even your optician can help assess you for this and you may be referred for appropriate treatment for the same. 

The treatment is aimed at creating a central opening of the opaque capsule (posterior capsule) so that light can pass without any obstacle, this often improves the eye sight dramatically. This treatment is carried out using 'Yag' laser application and is performed in an out patient department. You don't have to be admitted to the hospital for the same. 

Mr Raj has a long track record of performing successful cataract surgery and related after care. He can help with any queries about the condition and offer you appropriate treatment for the same if required on your request.

For private patients & referrals

Mr Akash Raj 

Consultant Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma specialist & Cataract surgeon

West Midland Hospital

(Alternate Thursday AM)

Colman Hill

Halesowen

West Midlands

B63 2AH

Appointments:

01384 632 640

Private Secretary: Liz Carter : 01384 632 636 

                               Fax:     01384 632702

                                            FAO Liz Carter

Mr Akash Raj

Consultant Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma & Cataract specialist

BMI The Priory Hospital, Edgbaston

 



For NHS Referrals through GP/Opticians

Mr Akash Raj

Consultant Ophthalmologist (Glaucoma Lead)

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

West Midlands

DY1 2HQ

Phone: 01384456111

Extn. 5815 (NHS Secretary: Lyn Eaton)

Fax:     01384244880

            FAO  Lyn Eaton



Telephone consultations @ mutually convenient times. Please see options above.



Thursdays (alternate) 9am to 12 Noon @ West Midland Hospital, Colman Hill, Halesowen.

EveryThursday (2 pm - 4 pm) @   The Priory Hospital, Edgbaston(With prior appointments only)

Ashby Eye Clinic: 

Every Friday at Dr Dawes's Surgery. Please call the surgery for appointments.

The Surgery, Ashby
30 North Street
Ashby-de-la-zouch
Leicestershire, LE65 1HS
Tel: 01530 417415

Please lookout for timings.

http://www.thesurgerynorthstreetashby.nhs.uk