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Brendan Moriarty: Consultant Eye Surgeon, cataract and glaucoma specialist, Cheshire

Brendan Moriarty

Specialist eye surgeon in Altrincham, Cheshire, offering no specs eye surgery and laser treatment for floaters as well as private treatment for cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.

 

Mr Brendan J. Moriarty M.A. (Cantab), M.D., F.R.C.S., F.R.C. Ophth. is a consultant eye surgeon (ophthalmologist) who consults and operates in Cheshire. He has specialist interests in surgery for age-related macular degeneration, cataract surgery, glaucoma, and laser treatment for floaters. He was the first UK eye surgeon to perform the IOLVIP procedure, and has now done over 200 of these operations. NICE, the National Institute for Clinical Excellence, have recognised Mr Moriarty's expertise in surgery for macular degeneration by appointing him Special Advisor.


Mr Moriarty qualified in medicine from Cambridge University. He trained in ophthalmology at the Bristol Eye Hospital, the Western Ophthalmic Hospital (London), the Prince Charles Eye Unit (Windsor), and St Paul's Eye Hospital (Liverpool). In 1987 he was appointed as fellow to the Dept. of Glaucoma at the Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.


Mr Moriarty has extensive experience in third world eye care and was Medical Director to Project ORBIS, the internationally renowned 'flying eye hospital'. He remains a visiting expert in glaucoma and cataract surgery to Project ORBIS and is a volunteer and advisor. In addition, he spent two years as Fellow to the Medical Research Council, devising laser treatment to prevent blindness from sickle cell disease. During his time in Jamaica, he established free cataract facilities and introduced the rubella prevention programme to tackle childhood blindness. He was recognised for this work by the International Man of Achievement award in 1989.


Mr Moriarty holds an NHS consultant post at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Cheshire. He consults privately in Altrincham at the Prospect Eye Clinic, and operates in Macclesfield at the Regency Hospital.

 

His special interests are cataract/refractive surgery, glaucoma and laser treatment for floaters, and visual rehabilitation in macular degeneration. He is a member of the UK, European, and American societies of cataract and refractive surgeons and he is regularly invited to lecture internationally on glaucoma and macular degeneration.

 

Professional memberships


Prizes and awards

  1. International Man of Achievement Award – 1989.

  2. Honorary Lecturer - University of Liverpool 1995.


Private eye surgery and treatments offered by Mr Moriarty in Cheshire


No specs eye surgery

Using the latest technology it is now possible to throw away your spectacles or contact lenses for good and avoid the complications of laser surgery.

 

This is a wonderful prospect for people who wish for a spectacle independent lifestyle i.e. golf, skiing, computer work.

The procedure can correct near and farsightedness, as well as age-related spectacle dependency.


There are three reasons why patients wear spectacles or contact lenses:

  • Ametropia: both nearsightedness (Myopia) and farsightedness (Hyperopia) are caused by the eye's lens being slightly too large or small. This affects roughly 30% of the population 1.

  • Presbyopia: the eye loses the ability to see close objects in middle age, hence the need for reading glasses. This affects about 10% of people.

  • Astigmatism: an abnormal curve of the front of the eye (cornea) causes horizontal and vertical light rays to be focused differently.

 

Ametropia and Presbyopia are cured by replacing the defective natural lens with a multifocal or accommodating intraocular lens implant.

Astigmatism is corrected at the same time using tiny Limbal Relaxing Incisions to adjust the shape of the cornea.

 

The entire procedure is performed through a very small incision in the edge of the cornea under a local or general anaesthetic (usually a general anaesthetic is only used if both eyes are being operated on).

 

The whole procedure usually takes 30 minutes, and visions is improved immediately in most cases. Vision usually continues to improve in the weeks following the procedure as your eyes adjust.

 

The majority of patients (92.8%) are totally free from spectacles with only a few (7.2%) occasionally wearing glasses for intermediate tasks 2.


Laser treatment for floaters

Floaters, sometimes associated with flashes of light, are usually a symptom of Posterior Vitrious Detachment, and can be very annoying for those who suffer with them. They are caused by degeneration in the vitreous (jelly), which fills the inside of the eye.


Until recently patients were told to ignore floaters, but clearly many patients find them unacceptable. In the last few years the YAG laser vitreolysis procedure has become a popular treatment for persistent floaters, and all patients treated by Mr Moriarty so far have been highly delighted with the outcome.

 

The procedure takes a few minutes and can be done in Mr Moriarty's office. There is no discomfort during or after the procedure. If you are bothered by persistent floaters, then you should be assessed to see whether laser treatment can help you.

 

The laser beam is reflected via a lens into the vitreous floater, and vaporises it by vitreolysis. Any other strands are also lasered, and the eye surgeon monitors the procedure throughout under direct vision.


Other eye treatments provided by Mr Moriarty


Where can I get private eye treatment with Mr Moriarty?

Mr Moriarty's private practice is the Prospect Eye Clinic, which occupies a modern suite in Altrincham, Cheshire. The clinic, which is registered with the Care Quality Commission, is fully equipped with the latest technology for the assessment and management of ophthalmic eye conditions.

 

The Prospect Eye Clinic
Suite 1.2, 20 Market Street
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 1PF


Tel: 0161 927 3177

Fax: 0161 927 3178

 

Email: deryn@brendanmoriarty.com

Website: www.brendanmoriarty.com

Website: www.prospecteyeclinic.com

 

GMC Number:           

2468334

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Date of registration:

01 Feb 1980

 

 

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