Manchester West
Unit 27 Cobra Court, 2 Blackmore Road, Manchester, M32 0QY
Ophthalmology services in Manchester West
The Newmedica Manchester West eye health clinic and surgical centre provides services for both NHS and private patients. The clinic is led by consultant ophthalmologists James Young, Vinod Sharma, Raj Bhayani, Bhamy Shenoy and George Moussa, alongside operations director, Jesse James.
We cater for eye services across the region, including Trafford, Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Salford, Worsley, Stockport, Tameside, Oldham and the surrounding area.
Quality care provided at convenience for you
Ophthalmology services from our Manchester West 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 clinics 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.
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 0161 507 1957
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.
Contact us
Phone us on 0161 507 1957 or email us at manchesterwest@newmedica.co.uk
How to get to us
By car
From the M60: exit onto A5081/Park Way and follow B5211/Barton Dock Road. Join the A56, turn onto Brightgate Way, then turn right onto Blackmore Road.
From Manchester city centre: follow the A5103 and take the B6469 at the crossroads, then join the A56/Bridgewater Way. Take a slight left onto White City Circle/A5081 and follow John Gilbert Way and then Westinghouse Road to Mosley Road/A518. Take Barton Dock Road/B5211 to Brightgate Way and then turn right onto Blackmore Road.
By bus
Services 150 and 250 stop at Brightgate Way, an approximate five-minute walk from the clinic.
By train
Manchester Piccadilly station is a 20-minute taxi ride to the clinic.
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 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.
To book, you'll first need to check the eligibility criteria below, and then ask for the service when you book your appointment with us.
To be eligible for the free transfer service you must:
1. Be attending Newmedica Manchester West for an appointment, or to receive treatment, for 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 closer to Newmedica Manchester West than any other Newmedica clinic
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 flexible where possible to allow your appointment or treatment to be on a different date and/or time to match 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 Manchester 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
This service is delivered in Manchester West, by Newmedica Limited, a joint venture partnership company within the Newmedica Group. Manchester West Limited is registered with the Care Quality Commission, provider number 1-19611604038.
Directors: James Young, Consultant Ophthalmologist; Vinod Sharma, Consultant Ophthalmologist; Raj Bhayani, Consultant Ophthalmologist; Bhamy Shenoy, Consultant Ophthalmologist; George Moussa, Consultant Ophthalmologist; Jesse James, Operations Director.