Home Join us About us Patients & Visitors Our sites & getting here Wards and Services A-Z Get in touch RD&E Charity Home > Services > Ophthalmology (West of England Eye Unit) Ophthalmology (West of England Eye Unit) Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery which deals with eye disorders, including cataracts and glaucoma, as well as emergency eye problems. Our ophthalmology department is run from the West of England Eye Unit (WEEU), based at the RD&E Wonford Hospital. Our specialist glaucoma unit is based at Heavitree Hospital. We have an outpatient unit, a day case surgery unit, a theatre block, a specialist glaucoma unit, an eye emergency service, and dedicated optometry and orthoptic departments. We also run services in Heavitree Hospital, Axminster Hospital, Tiverton Hospital and Sidmouth Hospital. The orthoptic service also serves the smaller community hospitals such as Crediton and Seaton. The ophthalmology team consists of ophthalmologists (doctors who specialise in eye disorders), specialist nurses and eye health care professionals, such as orthoptists, optometrists, opticians, and practitioners, plus a great support team of ophthalmic technicians. Cataracts Post-cataract laser Adult Strabismus (Squint) / Ocular Motility Cornea Eye emergency service General eye problems Glaucoma Medical retina (including macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease) Surgical retina Oculoplastics Paediatrics Optometry Orthoptics Education and training Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust We work together Home - Community - Hospital About the trust Contact us Job search R&D & Innovation Departments & services Wards HUB:staff intranet © Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust 2021 Terms & conditions Accessibility Privacy notice RD&E, Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW, Tel: 01392 411611 COOKIES Our site uses cookies to help give you a better experience. By continuing to use it you consent to the use of cookies as set out in our privacy policy. Learn more Accept