Ms Abha Gupta · Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon · Manchester
Clear vision, with time for every question.
Cataract and retinal care combined under one specialist, who takes the time to explain every option. Seen at your choice of four private hospitals across Manchester and Cheshire.
Watch: 60 seconds with Ms Gupta
Why I explain every option before we decide
Consults in English and Hindi
Not sure what you need? Start with what you notice.
Pick the change closest to your experience. None of this is a diagnosis; it simply helps us book you into the right clinic.
Cloudy, misty or dulled vision
Often cataract. Colours look yellow, night driving is harder.
Straight lines look wavy
A macular change that deserves a prompt check.
New floaters or flashes
Usually harmless, sometimes urgent. Same-week appointment.
Gritty, watery or tired eyes
Dry eye and blepharitis respond well to a structured plan.
A lump or cyst on the eyelid
Chalazion and lid lesions, treated gently in clinic.
Diabetes and your eyes
Yearly retinal checks and treatment if changes appear.
What I treat
Cataract and retinal care, combined under one specialist, and the everyday problems around them.
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Cataract surgery
Modern small-incision surgery with the lens chosen for how you live. Complex cases and anxious patients welcome.
Standard and complex cataract
Monofocal, toric and extended-range lenses
YAG laser aftercare
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Retina & macula
Diagnosis and ongoing care for wet and dry AMD, diabetic macular oedema, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion.
Injections and long-acting implants
Diabetic retinopathy and retinal laser
Hydroxychloroquine screening
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Laser, lids & everyday eye care
Quick outpatient procedures and the common problems that bring people to an eye clinic.
YAG capsulotomy
Dry eye and blepharitis
Eyelid lumps and chalazion
Where is your problem, exactly?
Most eye conditions live in one of five places. Pick the part of the eye and see what I treat there.
01 · The cornea
Dry eye, blepharitis, red eye
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02 · The lens
When the lens clouds, the world softens. Cataract surgery replaces it.
The natural lens sits just behind the pupil. With age it turns cloudy and yellow, dulling colours and scattering light at night. Replacing it with a clear artificial lens is one of the most successful operations in medicine.
03 · The retina
Diabetic eye disease, vein occlusion
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04 · The macula
Wet and dry AMD, injections
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05 · The eyelids
Chalazion, cysts, lid lesions
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A practice built on time, not throughput.
years in eye care
private hospitals
five-star Doctify reviews
languages: English and Hindi
“Whatever brings you to clinic, you will have my full attention, a clear explanation and time to ask questions.”
Ms Abha Gupta
How it works
Three short steps from first call to a clear plan.
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Request
Send the form or call Jamila. She finds a clinic and time that suit you, usually within one to two weeks.
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Consultation
A full examination and the tests you need on the day, then an honest conversation about your options.
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Your plan
A written plan with fees itemised. Surgery or treatment is booked only when you are ready.
Meet Ms Gupta
A two-minute introduction to how I work
About
Trained in Manchester and Edinburgh. Trusted to examine the next generation of eye surgeons.
I qualified from Manchester Medical School with an intercalated degree in neuroscience, trained at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh, and worked as a consultant in Edinburgh before returning home to Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.
My private practice concentrates on the two things I do most: cataract surgery and the medical treatment of retinal disease. Patients tell me they value being listened to and knowing exactly what happens next.
MBChB, BSc (Hons) Neuroscience
University of Manchester
FRCOphth
Fellow, Royal College of Ophthalmologists
MAcadMEd, AFHEA
Academy of Medical Educators; Higher Education Academy
Specialist register, ophthalmology
Teaching & examining
The standard I examine to is the standard you get.
I am a senior examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, examining in the UK and internationally, including in Delhi, lead the national Duke Elder examination for medical students and teach on the University of Edinburgh MSc in Primary Care Ophthalmology.
RCOphth senior examiner
Duke Elder exam lead
Edinburgh MSc module lead
Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer
Examining the next generation keeps my own practice precise and current.
Medico-legal
Independent expert reports in ophthalmology for personal injury and clinical negligence.
Clinics
A choice of four hospitals, so you can be seen where it suits you.
Most patients book at The Alexandra in Cheadle or Circle Cheshire in Northwich. Your surgeon and your plan stay the same wherever you are seen.
Routine appointments within one to two weeks
Urgent problems: call Jamila the same day
Free or validated parking at every site
Questions patients ask first
How long does cataract surgery take?
Usually 15 to 20 minutes per eye, as a day case under anaesthetic drops. You are at the hospital for around two to three hours in total.
Will I be awake during the operation?
Yes, but you will not see or feel the surgery. Anaesthetic drops numb the eye and light sedation is available if you would like it.
When can I drive again?
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Do you accept my health insurance?
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What does a private consultation cost?
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How quickly can I be seen?
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Short, simple guides
Short articles written for patients, not for search engines.
Cataract
6 min read
Monofocal, toric or extended range: how to choose your cataract lens
The honest trade-offs between the main lens types, and the questions I ask every patient before we decide together.
Read article
Macular degeneration
5 min read
Wet AMD injections: what to expect at each visit
How the injection cycle works, what it feels like, and how we know it is helping.
Read article
Request an appointment
Tell me a little about your eyes.
Send a request and Jamila will call you back within one working day to find a time and clinic that suit you. This is a request, not an instant booking.
Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm
Replies within one working day
Urgent problems
Same-week appointments where possible
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