The Lymington cataract service

Consultation with your surgeon Aris Konstantopoulos in Lymington – at Boots Opticians on the high street.
Consultation and all assessments before surgery in Lymington.
Cataract surgery carried out at Southampton (Wessex Nuffield or Southampton Spire Hospitals), the only time you need to travel beyond the New Forest.
Follow-up, including planned and unplanned aftercare, performed in Lymington.
Competitive all inclusive pricing includes all investigations and test for glasses after the surgery.
Solutions tailored to your eyes, individual requirements and lifestyle.

About Aris Konstantopoulos

Aris is an experienced cataract, laser refractive and corneal surgeon with thousands of procedures performed.
Experience in using toric and multifocal lenses during cataract surgery and refractive lens replacement to minimise or eliminate the need for glasses after surgery.
Consultant Ophthalmologist at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
Ophthalmology training in Oxford and Wessex deaneries.
Medical degree, MBChB, University of Glasgow.
Research and PhD on imaging of the cornea.
Corneal and refractive fellowship at the prestigious Singapore National Eye Centre.

I found Mr Aris Konstantopoulos very approachable and explaining in detail the correct procedure for me. On his advice I had Toric multifocal implants. As a result my vision is amazing, now having long and short vision with no aid of glasses. I would like to thank him and his team for an excellent result.

The care and treatment I received from Mr Konstantopoulos and his team was exceptional. I was very pleased with the service from beginning to end and the outcome of the surgery was better than I could have imagined.

I was apprehensive and a little scared of the pending invasive eye surgery I required but Mr Konstantopoulos inspired my confidence and the operation was over in a very short time and the final result is amazing giving me back my teenage eyesight.

Mr Konstantopoulos is a superb caring surgeon.

First class.

Mr Aris Konstantopoulos was extremely considerate and very informative before during and after; would recommend him to anyone with eye issues, he has made me see clearly again.

Excellent care…thank you.

A first class service from Aris (and his team at the Spire) from first consultation through procedures and final consultation a courteous approach with advice along the way. Many thanks. Your expertise has made such a difference.

Excellent treatment; as awake for the procedure I was made to feel at ease and every step of the procedure was explained to me by Aris step by step to me to keep me that way. The outcome is absolutely incredible !!

From the very first consultation with Mr Aris Konstantopoulos, I felt in very safe hands. Everything was explained in depth and my anxieties reassured. I have recommended Mr Konstantopoulos to my friends – I couldn’t fault the care I received in any way.

Cataract surgery very successful and pain free. Treatment explained in great detail prior to the procedure. Definitely pleased with the results as I no longer need glasses.

Excellent consultant surgeon giving an excellent outcome.

I cannot speak highly enough of the treatment I received from Mr Konstantopoulos. In his care, alongside his excellent skill, he has a calm, friendly manner. Combined, it ensured I was completely without anxiety, throughout my surgery for two cataracts. My recovery on both occasions was almost instant. Truly I could not believe how bright, clear everything was around me the very next day. I experienced no pain, and apart from a little redness for a couple of days, no discomfort that I may have been expecting after reading about post surgery.

Cataract surgery

Cataract causes a gradual blurring of vision, reduced quality of vision and frequently glare that may affect safety of driving at night.
If you have a cataract it is important you check with your optician that you meet the DVLA government standards for driving.
Once cataract is present, surgery is often the only treatment to restore the quality of your vision.
In cataract surgery, your own lens that has become cloudy is replaced with a clear plastic artificial lens that remains in your eye for a lifetime.
This day case procedure is performed under local anaesthetic and usually takes less than 20 minutes.
Vision improves within a day or two of surgery.

Cataract surgery can dramatically improve your quality of vision and life.

What benefits can I expect after cataract surgery?

More than 99% of patients experience a significant improvement in their quality of vision and life.
Cataract surgery can improve your safety and confidence with driving.
Near activities such as reading and other hobbies become much easier.
Following cataract surgery colours are restored and appear vibrant again.
Cataract surgery can eliminate your short-sightedness, long-sightedness, astigmatism and need for reading glasses.
Careful planning and use of appropriate lenses during surgery, such as multifocal and toric lenses, provide a broad and functional range of vision with minimal if any requirement for glasses.

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Cataract, Lens replacement and Laser Eye Surgery

Aris is a consultant eye surgeon at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. He runs private clinics at the Wessex Nuffield Health hospital (Chandlers Ford), Southampton Spire Healthcare hospital and Boots Opticians (Lymington, New Forest).

Why have surgery with Aris?

Aris is an experienced UK trained consultant eye surgeon, having performed thousands of operations.

He provides personalised care with a broad range of vision correction procedures, including cataract surgery, lens replacement and laser eye surgery, including LASIK and PRESBYOND blended vision. This allows him to recommend the treatment most appropriate to your eyes and lifestyle needs.

Aris provides his care and surgery within the safety, friendly atmosphere, comfort of private rooms and guaranteed aftercare of traditional private hospitals – the Nuffield Health and Spire Healthcare hospitals.

When is cataract surgery necessary and what are my options?

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What our clients say

C.P.

Cataract surgery with multifocal lenses

I had corrective lenses inserted in both eyes due to cataracts by Mr Aris Konstantopoulos. I am delighted with the results. After 10 years of wearing varifocal spectacles I no longer need them. Mr Konstantopoulos explained everything in detail before and during the procedure. I want hesitate to return to this consultant should I have any other problems with my vision in the future.

J.C.

PRESBYOND laser blended vision

Dr Aris gave me complete confidence in the procedure I was having. He knows exactly how to usher one through the whole experience. At all times I felt I was in very able hands. He is very experienced. I choose to have PRESBYOND laser treatment, with this treatment I am now 3 months after the procedure and can see with great ease and I am enjoying life without glasses (I will go as far as saying we achieved better results that ever anticipated). I will absolutely highly Recommend to friends and family and to complete strangers. Thank you for giving me back my eye sight.

G.M.

Refractive lens exchange with multifocal lenses

Had surgery on both eyes with Dr Aris in past 6 months, I am very pleased with the results and the process has been very professional, caring and reassuring. Everything was explained and the level of care pre and post surgery has been excellent. Has been the best ophthalmic care I could wish for and I would not hesitate to seek care or recommend Dr Aris as an experienced eye surgeon, to anyone looking for eye care.

T.M.

Keratoconus - Collagen cross-linking

Mr Aris Konstantopoulos has conducted corneal surgery on both of my eyes during the last 12 months. I have made great progress, receiving an excellent level of service both pre and post surgery. Aris is both personal and professional and fully explained in detail the proposed procedure. I would highly recommend him.

L.B.

SMILE laser eye surgery

I could not recommend Aris and the team enough, they have been absolutely fantastic pre and post surgery and being able to see with no glasses or contacts is so incredibly over whelming, my vision is perfect and I could not be happier. The whole process of having my eye surgery has been amazing and I am so thankful to Aris and the team! I was also so impressed with how knowledgeable and helpful Charlotte, and the rest of the customer service team were. Whenever I had a query I rang up the Laser Vision Eye Centre and Charlotte was able to answer all my questions. Thank you all!

M.G.

LASIK

Aris and the team at the Laser Vision Eye Centre have been amazing! I had my eyes done last weekend and the whole process was really well organised. They answered all my questions and made sure I knew exactly what would happen. My vision is perfect now and I don’t need to wear glasses any more. Awesome!!

Cataract surgery

I have recently had cataract surgery on both eyes by Aris and was delighted with the result and the professionalism of my consultant who is a consummate communicator and surgeon, much appreciated by myself as a retired retired veterinary surgeon.

G.C.

LASIK

I have been thoroughly impressed with the level of care and professionalism that Aris and his team have shown at all stages in the process. The initial assessment, the procedure itself and then follow-up consultations. Although this was something that I approached with much trepidation I am really happy with the way that it ended up and the path that I followed.

W.G.

LASIK

Dr Aris was spectacular throughout my time with LVEC, so glad I went for the free open evening event and would really recommend popping along if you are considering the operation.

L.F.R.

Recurrent corneal erosion - PTK laser treatment

Following an injury to my cornea that never healed properly, I had phototherapeutic keratectomy. At all stages I have had the chance to ask plenty of questions and have been given balanced information. The procedure itself was done with great efficiency and professionalism from both the medical and nursing staff. Aftercare has also been good and I am entirely satisfied. I only wish I hadn’t waited so long to have it done!

Alex B

Lens replacement with multifocal implants

K D.

Cataract surgery

M J.

Cataract surgery

M C.

Cataract surgery

Mr Konstantopoulos is a superb caring surgeon.