Spire Southampton Hospital is a private hospital located at the Chalybeate Close (SO16 6UY) Southampton, opposite Southampton General Hospital. It offers world-class care, attracting patients from across the South of England and internationally. Services provided include eye care (ophthalmology), orthopaedic surgery, ENT and cardiac surgery.

The ophthalmology department stands out and plays an exceptional role in supporting patients with different eye conditions. It is renowned for its advanced medical and surgical treatments. The team of ophthalmologists consists of expert consultants who work in their respective subspecialty areas of cataract, refractive surgery, corneal pathology, glaucoma, retinal pathology and oculoplastics.

Mr Aris Konstantopoulos, is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon who specialises in the anterior segment of the eye and refractive surgery. He treats conditions that affect the cornea and the lens, with an interest in achieving the best vision with minimal or no need for spectacles.

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 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 Southampton

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 Southampton Clinic at Spire Southampton Hospital, Aris provides a broad range of eye procedures and services in a modern, well-equipped setting. More specifically, services provided at the Spire Southampton Hospital include:

Spire Healthcare provides various payment options, including 0% APR interest-free credit for up to 10 months, as well as loans with a representative 9.9% APR for those who prefer to spread the cost over 10 to 60 months. You can use the finance calculator to view typical payment options and monthly repayment amounts.

Directions to the hospital

By car:

  1. The postcode for your sat-nav is SO16 6UY.
  2. Follow signs to Southampton General Hospital. 
  3. The Spire Southampton Hospital is within the Chalybeate Close, opposite the Eye Unit of Southampton General Hospital. 

Public Transport:

  • Southampton Central Station: about 10 minutes by taxi.
  • Southampton Parkway Station / Southampton International Airport: about 15 minutes by taxi.

Parking

  • Free on-site parking available for patients.
  • Don’t forget to register your vehicle on arrival at the hospital reception.