Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital is a leading private hospital located in Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh (SO53 2DW), just a short drive from Southampton. Known for its modern facilities and high-quality care, the hospital serves patients from across Hampshire and the South of England. It offers a wide range of services including ophthalmology, orthopaedics, urology, and diagnostic imaging, all delivered in a calm and professional setting.

The ophthalmology services at Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital are well-established and supported by advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment. The department is home to experienced consultant ophthalmologists who specialise in various subspecialties including cataract and refractive surgery, corneal disease, and laser vision correction.

Mr Aris Konstantopoulos is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon who runs a refractive and laser eye surgery clinic at the hospital. He specialises in conditions affecting the front of the eye, including the cornea and lens. His expertise lies in helping patients achieve their best possible vision, most often with no dependence on glasses, through laser eye surgery procedures such as LASIK, SMILE, PRESBYOND, and refractive lens exchange (lens replacement).

Treatments provided by Mr Aris Konstantopoulos

Cataract surgery

A cataract develops when the eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy, making it harder to see clearly. Cataract surgery is very successful at restoring clarity of vision. Options to consider for cataract surgery include:   

  • Cataract surgery with standard lens
  • Cataract surgery with a toric lens to optimise the distance vision without needing glasses
  • Cataract surgery with a multifocal or extended depth of focus lens to provide a more functional range a vision for distance, intermediate and near tasks without glasses or minimal need

Lens replacement or refractive lens exchange

Refractive lens replacement involves replacing your eye’s natural lens with a new artificial intraocular lens. This lens is typically a special multifocal or extended depth of focus lens and offers the potential for freedom from glasses. It is usually recommended when there are some age-related changes of the lens or when laser eye surgery is not an option.

Laser Eye Surgery

Laser eye surgery is a minimally invasive procedure to provide freedom from spectacles or contact lenses by correcting refractive errors of the eye, such as near-sightedness (myopia), long-sightedness (hypermetropia), astigmatism and the need for reading glasses (presbyopia). It works by reshaping the cornea, so that the eye can focus more accurately on images and provide sharp vision. 

There are many laser eye surgery procedures available; the most appropriate procedure for you will depend on your individual circumstances, such as refractive error (spectacle prescription), thickness and shape of the cornea, age etc. Broadly speaking, we categorise laser eye surgery into the following categories:

  • LASIK – the most established and commonly performed laser procedure
  • ReLEx SMILE – a flapless laser procedure, an evolution of LASIK
  • PRESBYOND – for when age-related reading vision becomes difficult
  • Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA) or LASEK – for when LASIK or SMILE are not indicated, eg due to thin or asymmetric corneas

Keratoconus treatment

Keratoconus treatment

Keratoconus is a medical condition that causes the cornea to become biomechanically weaker and thinner, adopting an abnormal cone-like shape, which can blur or distort vision. 

Keratoconus treatments provided include:

  • Collagen cross-linking – to stabilise the condition and vision
  • Collagen cross-linking combined with laser eye surgery – to stabilise the condition and improve the vision
  • Intrastromal corneal ring segments – to improve the vision in more advanced cases
  • Corneal transplantation – to improve the vision in very advanced cases

Corneal treatment

The cornea is the eye’s outermost layer. It is clear, curved and vital for focusing light rays sharply on the retina. It plays a crucial role as it helps us see clearly and also protects the deeper structures of the eye from dust, bacteria and injury, too. Conditions that affect the cornea can cause serious vision problems and discomfort. 

Corneal treatments provided include:

YAG laser capsulotomy for Posterior Capsule Opacification

Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO), often referred to as secondary cataract, is a common complication that can occur after cataract surgery. PCO results from the opacification (clouding) of the posterior capsule of the lens, which typically occurs months or even years after cataract surgery. Fortunately, PCO can be effectively treated using a laser technique called YAG capsulotomy.



Why choose Mr Aris Konstantopoulos at ClarisVision Hampshire

Mr Aris Konstantopoulos is a consultant eye surgeon who combines specialist expertise in cataract, corneal and refractive surgery, allowing him to offer patient-specific care. He has 25 years of experience in both the NHS and private sectors. Patients value his personalised friendly approach, clear communication, and focus on achieving the best visual outcome with the least dependence on glasses.

At the ClarisVision Hampshire Clinic at Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital, Aris provides a broad range of eye procedures and services in a modern, well-equipped setting. More specifically, services provided at the Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital include:

Directions to the hospital

By car:

Located just off Junction 12 of the M3 (Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, SO53 2DW), the hospital offers free on-site parking via a ParkingEye system—please register your vehicle at reception on arrival.

By train:

Nearest stations are Chandlers Ford (~1.5 miles) and Eastleigh (~2 miles), both on South Western Railway lines.

By bus:

Bluestar bus route 1 runs approximately every 15 minutes (Monday–Saturday) and every 30 minutes on Sundays, stopping right outside the hospital.