Moorfields at St Ann’s Hospital provides a comprehensive cataract service in a modern, efficient, and patient-centred environment. We care for patients with a wide range of cataract conditions and aim to deliver timely, high-quality Moorfields care close to home.
Our experienced Moorfields cataract teams diagnose and manage both routine and complex cataract cases, offering access to advanced investigations and evidence-based surgical treatment. The service works closely alongside Glaucoma and Medical Retina pathways at St Ann’s Hospital to ensure coordinated and streamlined care where appropriate.
A streamlined, efficient cataract surgery pathway. Waiting times are usually within 4 weeks of your original referral.
Two theatres accredited as an elective surgical hub, conveniently located in one building on the St Ann’s Hospital site in Tottenham.
For selected patients with very dense or advanced cataracts that are not amenable to standard phacoemulsification, Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) may be offered. MSICS is undertaken by suitably trained Moorfields cataract surgeons at St Ann’s Hospital and forms part of the specialist pathway for managing challenging cataracts where an alternative surgical approach is clinically appropriate.
For patients with cataract-related complications, including aphakia, the service provides secondary intraocular lens implantation following specialist assessment. More complex vitreoretinal lens procedures are delivered through separate Moorfields subspecialty pathways where required.
A key strength of the service at St Ann’s Hospital is its close collaboration with Glaucoma and Medical Retina teams.
St. Ann's Hospital
St. Ann's Road
London
Greater London N15 3TH
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All services are provided within the dedicated eye care unit at St Ann’s Hospital.
We aim to provide timely assessment and surgery in line with NHS standards, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
Our on-site pharmacy team can:
The St Ann's Hospital site is large, but Moorfields Eye Unit is clearly signposted inside St Ann’s Hospital.
By underground
By bus
67, 341
By train
There is also a car park for visitors available on site.
If you have any queries or need further guidance ahead of your appointment, please visit our St Ann's Hospital page or contact the admin team on 0207 566 2626 or 0207 566 2841
Moorfields Direct telephone helpline
Information and advice on eye conditions and treatments from experienced ophthalmic-trained nurses.
Phone: 020 7566 2345, Mon-Fri 8.30am-9.00pm; Saturday 9.00am-5.00pm
Patient advice and liaison service (PALS)
Moorfields’ PALS team provides confidential advice and support to help you with any concerns you may have about the care we provide, guiding you through the different services available at Moorfields. The PALS team can also advise you on how to make a complaint.
At St Ann's hospital
100%
of our patients would recommend us for surgery
At St Ann's hospital
96%
of our patients would recommend us to anyone who needs similar care
Average patient rating out of 5
4.7
Based on 524 anonymous feedback forms
Here are a few comments from patients who have been treated at Moorfields at St Ann’s.
Very friendly with the atmosphere which is business but friendly. An excellent experience.
Everyone was friendly and kind!
It was a first class service and a big thank you
The doctor was amazing. She was excellent and very kind.
Nurses smiling with patients and interacting well with them.
The staff were efficient and knowledgeable and the problem was completely resolved.
Author: Sarah Wheatley & Rajesh Deshmukh
Review date: December 2027