Personalised eye care
The Hereford Vision consultant team provides comprehensive eye care and precision corrective eye surgery here at The Wye Clinic.
Our approach is different because everyone’s eyes and needs are different. We offer a personalised treatment plan specific to you whether you need cataract surgery using premium intraocular lenses or lens replacement. We also offer specialised treatment for glaucoma and retinal, corneal and eyelid conditions. You will see an experienced consultant at every stage in your treatment.
This page contains links to the Hereford Vision website, where you can learn more about the many services offered by our team.
Meet the team
Ben While is a senior consultant eye surgeon and director of Hereford Vision Surgical Group. His NHS practice is with Wye Valley Trust where he is the clinical lead. He is an expert in 'keyhole' micro-incision cataract surgery and lens replacement surgery for patients who wish to reduce their dependence on glasses. He is also a specialist in oculoplastic (eyelid) surgery.
Mr Ben While
BSc. MBBS MRCS(Eng) FRCOphth
Simon Madge is a senior consultant eye surgeon and director of Hereford Vision Surgical Group with his NHS practice based at Wye Valley NHS Trust. He is a specialist 'keyhole' micro-incision cataract surgeon and over the last seven years has introduced lens replacement procedures and Verion image guidance technology to Hereford.
Mr Simon N Madge
MA (Cantab.) BM BCh (Oxon.) MRCP FRCOphth
George Morphis joined the team of Ophthalmology consultants at Wye Valley Trust Eye in January 2013. He is a specialist in cataract and vitreoretinal surgery. He studied medicine at the National and Capodistrian University of Athens. Following this he trained in Internal Medicine at the Nassau University Medical Center (NY, USA). His Ophthalmology training was at the Red Cross General Hospital in Athens, Greece with further subspecialist training in Liverpool.
George L. Morphis
MD. FEBOphth
Geraint Williams is a consultant ophthalmologist specialising in cataract and refractive surgery, as well as diseases of the cornea. His practice includes patients with ocular surface inflammation, infection and scarring, corneal dystrophies such as Fuchs’ Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy, Keratoconus and dry eye disorders. His cataract expertise includes patients who have had previous laser refractive surgery, astigmatism. He also undertakes lamellar corneal transplantation and corneal collagen cross-linking.
Mr Geraint Williams
MB BCh BSc PhD FRCOphth
Amun Sachdev is a specialist consultant cataract and glaucoma surgeon. He is lead consultant for glaucoma at Wye Valley Trust in Hereford. He has refined his surgical skills in cataract surgery by becoming an expert in ‘complex’ cases. He also offers the full range of treatments for glaucoma; from medical therapies to state-of-the-art laser treatment, minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries, and cutting-edge implantable devices.
Mr Amun Sachdev
BMBCh MA(Oxon) FRCOphth PGCertMedEd
What others are saying…
“Simon Madge immediately put me at ease because he’s got such a professional manner, so I felt good about that.
By the time I left the consultation I really knew what was going to happen and I was perfectly at ease.”
Bridget Thomas
Cataract Patient – Multifocal lens.
“As soon as I met Mr While he put me at ease straight away.
I feel I’m benefitting from better eyesight than I have for many years all without the need for glasses. I couldn’t have wished for better. I’m extremely grateful to Mr While for his skill and expertise.
I feel as though I’ve got my life back."
Lesley Willington
Cataract Patient – Multifocal lens
“There was nothing really to worry about, it was just a bright light that shone, there was no pain and no fear. I had the cataracts dealt with by Simon in such a perfect manner."
Wing Commander Vince Gough
Cataract Patient
“Ben put my worries to rest. There was no pain, it was quite straightforward and very quick. After 40 or 45 years of wearing glasses or contact lenses I have perfect vision. I can fully recommend the procedure. Once you’ve had it done it is pretty amazing."
Carolyn Stanton
Cataract Patient
“Having been through this procedure with George I’m obviously more than happy to recommend him and his team for any form of eye surgery.”
Stephen Turner
Cataract patient
“The amazing thing was to realise within hours my sight was going to be good again.”
Laura Johnston
Lens Replacement Patient
Why choose Hereford Vision & The Wye Clinic…
Certainty
At every scheduled visit you will see an experienced consultant, from your initial assessment, through treatment and on to your last visit.
Quality
Experienced consultant surgery. There are no trainee doctors, no compromise and round-the-clock care.
Choice
Bespoke lens replacement surgery is performed when needed using special multifocal astigmatic correction (toric) lenses. This is not available in the modern NHS, except in highly unusual circumstances.
Facilities
In partnership with The Wye Clinic, we have access to state-of-the-art equipment to make your surgery as safe as possible.
Image guidance technology
Hereford Vision is unique locally in offering image-guidance technology as standard as part of your cataract/ lens surgical experience.
No need to travel
Hereford Vision’s innovative approach means that treatments previously only available in larger cities can now be accessed here in Hereford.
Excellent value
We believe that Hereford Vision offers the best value surgical eye healthcare in the Midlands. Our location in The Wye Clinic means that costs are typically lower than elsewhere in the region.
No bars to treatment
Local ‘low priority treatment criteria’, namely healthcare rationing for conditions such as cataract and eyelid lumps, do not apply to patients seeking private medical assessment. Hereford Vision allows you to access the healthcare you need when you want it.
Patient recommendation
Do watch our patient testimonial videos for an independent view on a wide range of our services.
No waiting lists
You choose the date for your treatment to fit around your commitments.
Why not Go Platinum?
Discover our range of premium options to help you experience the very best in modern healthcare: chauffeur transfers, luxury overnight accommodation and fine dining at The Castle House Hotel and professional help with your aftercare thanks to our partnership with Katherine Harriet Bespoke Home Care.
What’s the cost?
The fees associated with private healthcare are typically very affordable for an outpatient-based specialty like ophthalmology. We are delighted to see self-funding patients, as well as all patients with medical insurance. An initial consultation with the Hereford Vision team starts at £250.
Unfortunately, patients who are insured with some organisations may find themselves underinsured after unilateral reductions by their insurers in reimbursements for surgical procedures nationwide. Some insurers may attempt to warn their customers that our surgeons are not 'fee-assured' or 'quality-assured': please do not be put off by attempts to divert your care to a potentially less experienced surgeon outside the county.
Central location with Finance options available
You will easily find us in central Hereford with plenty of on-site parking, very close to the new development, Old Market Shopping Centre & Waitrose. There is no need for a referral, nor do you need to have private medical insurance and finance options are available for all our procedures, if required. Click here for more information.