CORONAVIRUS UPDATE:
Ophthalmology clinics are still running with extra measures in place to keep you safe. Sight is our most vital sense and despite the pressure on the NHS, we are trying our best to keep services running wherever possible.
Eye clinics have undergone major changes to how they operate due to the need for social distancing and reducing the risk of spread of coronavirus. For information on these please see this link.
If you have a condition you would like to discuss, Mr Modi is offering private telephone or video consultations where appropriate.
Consultant Ophthalmologist with expertise in conditions affecting the eyes and eyelids in Surrey and Hampshire.
As a medical student at Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospital two decades ago, Mr Modi was not satisfied with being shown how to do things but always wanted to know why. His curiosity led him to the Society of Apothecaries where he completed his Diploma in the History of Medicine. He was fascinated to learn about the origin of what we do in medicine today. During this study, he learned about how during World War II, splinters of acrylic plastic from aircraft cockpit canopies became lodged in the eyes of fighter pilots. These were found not to cause the same inflammatory reaction as glass splinters. Based on this observation, an eye surgeon (Sir Harold Ridley) proposed and created the first artificial lens to be implanted into the eye in 1949. When Mr Modi watched this surgery performed as a medical student at the same hospital where it was first performed half a century previously, he was awestruck by the precision and beauty of the procedure. The following day, in the eye clinic, he saw the patients who had come back for their follow up. When an elderly lady came in to clinic to tell of how wonderful the results had been and that she had seen her grandson for the first time, the decision was made to learn how to perform this miracle!
Mr Modi has previously been elected as the lead consultant at Frimley Park Hospital for Ophthalmology and specialises in cataract, glaucoma and oculoplastics. He is also responsible for training eye surgeons on their way to becoming consultants and is the lead for surgical simulation for the Kent-Surrey-Sussex training region. Mr Modi has published the textbook ‘Basic Science In Ophthalmology’ with Oxford University Press, which is used by trainee eye surgeons taking their Royal College of Ophthalmology exams.
Mr Modi has himself published numerous peer reviewed articles and spoken at national and international meetings about his own research. He is a General Medical Council (GMC) registered Ophthalmic surgeon on the specialist register for Ophthalmology; a fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth); a full member of the British Oculoplastic Surgery Society (BOPSS); a full member of the UK and Eire Glaucoma Society (UKEGS) and a full member of the UK and Ireland Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (UKISCRS).
Mr Modi is known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to communicate complex medical problems in a way that is easy to understand.
Services
Cataract Surgery
Cataracts develop when the natural lens in the eye becomes cloudy. This change is associated with ageing and initially results in the eye becoming more short sighted. The decision to operate depends on how much the cloudiness impacts on the patient’s quality of life, which is different for each person. The surgery is perfomed through two tiny incisions of 2.2 and 1.5 mm. The lens is fragmented using an ultrasonic probe and then aspirated from eye. The natural cloudy lens is removed except for the thin capsule around the back of the lens, which is left in place. This supports the new artificial lens, which is folded and placed carefully in the eye. As well as removing the natural lens safely, it is important to use the best lens for each patient. Mr Modi uses the most up to date technology and formulae to allow optimal lens selection and placement
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We offer bespoke cataract surgery with the very latest eye measurement technology, allowing more accurate intraocular lens (IOL) selection and a full choice of IOLs tailored to your needs.
YAG LASER CAPSULOTOMY
A common condition to develop in the first few years after cataract surgery is clouding of the 'posterior capsule.' This is a fine membrane that is kept behind after most of the natural lens is removed during cataract surgery. It holds the new lens in the correct position. If it becomes cloudy, a YAG laser can be used to pierce a small hole in to to allow one to see through the cloudy part of the membrane. Mr Modi is the laser lead at Frimley Park Hospital and can perform this procedure as an outpatient with eyedrop anaesthesia alone.
Personalised Glaucoma Care
Mr Modi provides a complete service including assessment, monitoring and treatment for both Ocular Hypertension, Narrow Angles and Glaucoma. All aspects of treatment is offered and includes topical eyedrop therapy, LASER (including YAG and SLT) and surgery such as minimally invasive MIGS surgery (including ECP, iStent and Xen gel stents) and conventional glaucoma surgery (Trabeculectomy).
Glaucoma Management
Glaucoma leads to loss of vision, which is irreversible and is one of the most common causes of sight loss in the UK today. Once diagnosed, it required life long follow up and treatment. Early diagnosis and treatment and regular assessment is imperative in retaining the best vision possible. Mr Modi uses the very latest technology to pick up the earliest signs of glaucoma and detect progression as it occurs. Glaucoma assessment includes: measurement of intraocular pressure with Goldmann applanation tonometry; gonioscopy to assess the drainage angle; visual field assessment; digital measures of the retinal nerve fibre layer; measurement of corneal thickness; full assessment of the eye for secondary factors including pigment dispersion or pseudoexfoliation and finally review and discussion of all measurments and examination findings. A summary is always provided with a personalized treatment plan.
Eyelid Surgery (Oculoplastic)
Oculoplastic (eyelid) surgery is the branch of medicine dealing with the numerous conditions that affect the eyelids. It involves treatment of conditions such as lumps and bumps, tumours of the eyelid or eyelid malposition. Mr Modi is a full member of the British Oculoplastic Surgery Society (BOPSS), meaning that he has the required training and expertise to perform surgery in this area.
Eyelids can turn inwards (entropion) or outwards (ectropion). They can lie too low (ptosis) or there can be excess skin (dermatochalasis) which can be treated to clear the vision or for cosmetic reasons. Watery eyes can be due to a number of problems which may or may not be related to the eyelids. The lacrimal or tear duct system may be obstructed and this can be treated with surgery such as punctoplasty or external or endonasal dacrocystorhinostomy (DCR).
cosmetic
Mr Modi treats cosmetic eyelid conditions such as lumps and bumps around the eyelids as well as excess skin around the eyelids.
For non-surgical treatments, Mr Modi has teamed with Optimise Aesthetics, a medical aesthetics clinic in Guildford led by the highly trained Dr Bye. They offer the full range of medical grade products, chemical peels, micro needling, anti-wrinkle injections, skin boosters and fillers.
Please feel free to ask his secretary about a free 15 minute cosmetic consultation with Mr Modi to discuss your questions about cosmetic treatments including blepharoplasty. If you quote this website, Dr Bye will also provide a free skin consultation online to discuss problem areas and treatment options.
“I believe in involving my patients in their own care and value having a thorough discussion about the condition in order to formulate an individualized treatment plan.”
Private Patient Referrals
For an appointment please contact Mr Modi’s secretary directly on 01483 901425 to arrange an appointment.
Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) – Mr Modi sees patients weekly on Monday evenings and Fridays.
Nuffield Health Hospital (Guildford) - Mr Modi sees patients alternate weeks on Wednesday mornings.
Mount Alvernia Hospital (Guildford) – Mr Modi sees patients alternate weeks on Wednesday mornings.
Clare Park Hospital (Farnham) - Mr Modi sees patients by appointment on Thursday mornings.