Private Cataract and Eyelid Surgery at Mount Alvernia Hospital, Guildford

Mr Neil Modi, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, offers private consultations, cataract surgery and eyelid surgery at Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford, for patients from across Surrey. Clinic appointments are arranged as needed; call to book a time.

Mr Modi is an experienced consultant Ophthalmologist having held posts of laser and glaucoma lead as well as lead clinician for ophthalmology in his post at Frimley Park Hospital. He was the first surgeon in Surrey and Hampshire to implant the Rayner Galaxy lens, in December 2024, and has performed over 5,000 cataract operations. He is also a full member of the British Oculoplastic Surgery Society, so the same consultant can treat both your cataract and your eyelids.

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Treatments at Mount Alvernia

Cataract and lens surgery

Cataract surgery is planned around how you want to see afterwards: for driving, reading, screens, or all three. Mr Modi explains the lens choices in plain terms, from standard monofocal lenses to the Rayner EMV, the Rayner Galaxy, and toric lenses to correct astigmatism.

• Private cataract surgery, one eye at a time or both eyes on the same day
• Refractive lens exchange for patients who want less dependence on glasses

Eyelid surgery

• Ptosis surgery for a drooping lid, including Mr Modi's scarless technique through the inside of the eyelid
• Upper lid blepharoplasty for heavy, hooded skin, for vision or appearance
• Entropion and ectropion repair
• Removal of chalazia and eyelid lumps

Eye and dry eye assessments

Mr Modi carries out full eye examinations and dry eye assessments at Mount Alvernia, and recommends treatment once the cause is clear. If OptiLight IPL is recommended, it is performed at Nuvision in Camberley.

Scans and laser treatment

The precise lens measurements needed before cataract surgery (biometry), OCT scans and visual field tests are done at Spire Clare Park Hospital, Farnham or Nuvision, Camberley, where Mr Modi uses Heidelberg high-resolution OCT, Humphrey visual field testing and optical biometry. The measurements then go straight into planning your surgery at Mount Alvernia.

Laser treatments (YAG capsulotomy, SLT and laser iridotomy) are available at Nuvision, Parkside and Clare Park.

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Fees and insurance

• New consultation: £260
• Follow-up consultation: £170
• Additional tests are charged separately where needed.

Self-funding patients receive a fixed, all-inclusive price for surgery after assessment. Mr Modi is recognised by all major UK health insurers, including BUPA, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality and WPA.

Finding Mount Alvernia

Mount Alvernia Hospital, 46 Harvey Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3LX

• Close to Guildford town centre, between Guildford main station and London Road station.
• Easily reached from the A3.
• On-site parking is limited. There are pay-and-display bays outside the hospital and public car parks at Sydenham Road and Bright Hill.

Typical driving times to Mount Alvernia, outside rush hour:

Patients also come from across Surrey and West Sussex.

Book an appointment

To arrange a private consultation at Mount Alvernia, call 01483 901425 or email info@neilmodi.co.uk.