Birmingham
Aqueous One, Aston Cross Business Village, Rocky Lane, Birmingham, B6 5RQ
Ophthalmology services in Birmingham
The Newmedica Birmingham eye health clinic and surgical centre operates from Aqueous One on in Aston Cross Business Village, and provides services for both NHS-funded and private patients. The clinic is led by consultant ophthalmologists, Sai Kolli, Aaron Ng, Ash Sharma, and Velota Sung, alongside operational partner, Rachel Hill.
We cater for eye services across the region, including Birmingham, Solihull, Edgbaston, Sutton Coldfield and the surrounding area.
Making private cataract care more affordable to more people
We offer a range of high quality lenses for distance and intermediate vision starting from just £2295 per eye, so you can get back to doing what you love as quickly as possible.
Quality care provided at convenience for you
Ophthalmology services from our Birmingham clinic offer personalised care, quality lenses, and short wait times.
For nearly 20 years, we've provided ophthalmology services and expert care to thousands of individuals across England. As industry leaders in ophthalmology, we know just what it takes to provide the right level of support to protect people’s sight, so they can get back to doing what they love.
5 reasons why we’re the right choice for you
Our hospitals are owned and led by the consultant doctors who care for you. For them it’s personal. The whole team are dedicated to understanding your needs so they can provide you with the best possible experience and we know this also results in measurably better outcomes.
Our personalised patient care will make you feel comfortable and at ease. We’ll give you a warm welcome, hold your hand if you’re nervous and be there for you throughout your time with us.
Our short waiting times means you’ll have your first appointment within a couple of weeks, and we aim to complete treatment within eight weeks of your referral.
We choose to use the highest-quality lenses which means you’ll get the best clinical outcomes, including some that can reduce your dependence on glasses. Importantly, we’ll always give you a choice and explain the options.
State-of-the-art facilities with the latest equipment, and free parking ensure you can focus on you when you come to visit us.
★★★★★
I was very nervous before I had my first appointment but I was treated with the utmost care and respect by all the staff. Always with a smile and they reassured me everything would be fine. From my referral to my surgery, I was put at ease and would highly recommend this clinic. I will be having my 2nd cataract op soon. Thank you all staff for your knowledge and care
Visited October 2023
Getting referred to Newmedica
If you think you have an eye condition, you should see your optician or GP for a detailed assessment. They’ll go through all the options available and tell you where you can have your treatment.
The referral process will differ slightly depending on whether you want to be an NHS or private patient. You’ll find all the information you need on our NHS and private patient pages.
Private patients
Find details about our private
options and how to get started.
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Self-referring? Call 0121 270 5048
Meet our consultants
We offer patients access to leading consultants who are also partners in the business, meaning they’re directly involved in setting our high standards of care.
How our patients rate us
We’re proud to have consistently high ratings from our patients on NHS.co.uk and Google.
We are actively collecting and monitoring our reviews and feedback for Birmingham to ensure our patients receive the best possible care.
Fully regulated by the CQC
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer NHS treatment?
Yes, at Newmedica, we offer NHS-funded treatment, to all those people who live in England.
The NHS offers you the choice of where you’d like to receive your NHS-funded treatment from, so you can choose Newmedica for your eye-care services.
How do I get referred to Newmedica?
If your optician or GP suspects you have an eye condition, they’ll explain all available options and where you can receive care from. If you want to choose Newmedica, just let them know and they can manage the referral for you.
How can I refer a patient to Newmedica?
If you want to refer a patient to Newmedica, just follow the steps in our referral guide.
Do you offer private treatment?
Our range of private treatments and services are available for people who opt to cover the cost of their treatment cost of their treatment themselves or have covered by their private medical insurance.
If you are interested in receiving private treatment, please visit our private-patient webpage for more information.
Contact us
Phone us on 0121 270 5048 or email us at birmingham@newmedica.co.uk
How to get to us
By car
Exit the M6 at Junction 6 and follow the A38 Aston Expressway towards Birmingham City Centre. Stay in the left hand lane and exit the A38 at the first slip road signposted Aston.
At the roundabout take the 1st exit for B4132 Waterlinks Boulevard
At the roundabout take the 3rd exit for A5127 Lichfield Road
At the roundabout take the 1st exit for B4144 Rocky Lane
After 0.1m turn left into Aston Cross Business Village. Take the left hand turn across the front of the London School of Science and Technology, drive past the first car park on the left and we are located ahead.
Newmedica signage is displayed on the building Totem Post.
Those using Sat Nav systems should use the following postcode for this location: B6 5RQ.
By bus
After Aston Cross: Route 8C - 02 min walk
Before Aston Cross: Route 8A - 02 min walk
By train
Duddeston station is 1.2 miles – 2 mins by car or 20 mins on foot
Aston station is 1.0 miles – 2 mins by car or 15 mins on foot
Snow Hill station is 1.7 miles – 5 mins by car
New Street station & Grand Central is 2.7 miles – 7 mins by car
By free transport for those who need it
If you're having trouble getting to your appointment or surgery, we can help. We offer free transport for NHS cataract patients who need it.
We'll send a private hire vehicle to collect you from your home - early enough to make sure you arrive on time - and then take you back after. It's free of charge to you and to the NHS.
Please discuss the need for transport directly with us when we call to book your initial appointment, where we will review your eligibility against the below criteria.
To be eligible for the free transfer service you must:
1. Be attending Newmedica Birmingham for an appointment, or to receive treatment, for cataract surgery as an NHS patient
2. Have no alternative means of getting to your appointment or treatment, through family, friend, hospital transport, community transport or public transport
3. Live within 20 miles of Newmedica Birmingham
4. Be able to get yourself to and from, and in and out, of the supplied vehicle without assistance, or you're able to provide a carer or family member on the day of the transfer to support you getting to and from, and in and out, of the supplied vehicle
5. Be able to move your appointment or treatment to between 09:30 and 15:00, Mon to Fri to enable the availability of the transport service.
We'll not be able to provide you with transport if any of the following apply:
1. You need to be transported to a location (including other hospitals) other than Newmedica Birmingham or your home
2. You require specialised equipment during the journey
3. You need to be closely monitored during the journey
4. You have a medical condition or have undergone major surgery (such as an organ transplant) where the potential side effects are likely to require assistance or monitoring during your journey
5. You have a medical condition or disability that could compromise your dignity or cause public concern in a private hire vehicle
6. You have a communicable disease with which travel on public transport or in a private hire vehicle is not advised
7. You have been clinically determined as at risk from using public transport due to being immunocompromised
8. You have cognitive/sensory impairment (such as dementia or some mental health illnesses)
9. You have significant motility/mobility impairment requiring specialised or adapted vehicles
10. You have safeguarding concerns in relation to travelling alone
11. You are unable to access existing free community transport options
12. The private hire company is unable to provide a vehicle due to a lack of available/suitable vehicles
13. Our availability of 32 transports per week have been booked by other suitable patients.
This service is delivered at Newmedica Birmingham by Birmingham Newmedica Limited, a joint venture partnership company within the Newmedica Group. Birmingham Newmedica Limited is registered with the Care Quality Commission, provider number 1-13938153133.
Directors: Mr Sai Kolli, Consultant Ophthalmologist; Mr Aaron Ng, Consultant Ophthalmologist; Mr Ash Sharma, Consultant Ophthalmologist; Mr Velota Sung, Consultant Ophthalmologist; Mrs Rachel Hill, Registered Manager.
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