★★★★★
“She explained the procedure in full and I understood completely. All went well.”
STEPHANIE WEST CONSULTANT OPHTHALMIC SURGEON
Specialist squint, double vision and children’s eye care in Southampton
SPECIALIST EYE CARE IN SOUTHAMPTON
Expert squint and double vision care for adults and children
Specialist assessment and personalised treatment from Miss Stephanie West, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, with expertise in squint surgery, complex eye movement disorders, children’s eye conditions, myopia control and cataract surgery.
NHS Consultant • Adult and paediatric expertise • Insured and self-pay patients welcome
CAN I HELP?
Start with what you are noticing
You do not need to know the medical name for the problem. Choose the description that feels most relevant to you or your child.
My eye turns in or out
Assessment for an adult squint, including a new or longstanding change in eye alignment.
I have double vision
Investigation and treatment of diplopia, including prisms, botulinum toxin and surgery where appropriate.
My child has a wandering eye
Specialist assessment of childhood squint, visual development and amblyopia.
I have had previous squint surgery
A detailed review of recurrent, residual or complex squint following earlier treatment.
My child is becoming short-sighted
Myopia assessment and evidence-based options to help slow progression.
I need cataract advice
Personalised cataract assessment with attention to binocular vision and the risk of postoperative double vision.
WHY CHOOSE STEPHANIE
Specialist expertise, thoughtful care and a clear plan
Stephanie has been a Consultant Ophthalmologist at University Hospital Southampton since 2013 and leads a tertiary oculomotility service receiving complex referrals and requests for second opinions.
Her practice combines specialist surgical expertise with careful orthoptic assessment and clear explanations, so that each patient understands the available options and what treatment may realistically achieve.
Adult and children’s specialist
One consultant with expertise across adult squint, paediatric ophthalmology and visual development.
Fellowship trained
Advanced paediatric and strabismus training at SickKids Toronto and Moorfields Eye Hospital.
Complex cases welcome
Including double vision, previous surgery, nerve palsies and difficult ocular motility problems.
Experienced orthoptic team
Detailed measurements and functional assessment support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
SPECIALIST TREATMENTS
Care tailored to the person, not just the diagnosis
Assessment may lead to surgery, but many eye alignment and binocular vision problems can also be managed using non-surgical treatments.
Squint surgery
Individualised surgery for adults and children, including adjustable sutures when appropriate.
Double vision treatment
Assessment followed by prisms, exercises, botulinum toxin or surgery according to the cause.
Children’s eye care
Care for squint, amblyopia, visual development, chalazia and other paediatric eye concerns.
Myopia control
Specialist review and treatment options designed to help slow childhood short-sightedness progression.
Cataract surgery
Personalised cataract care with particular expertise where squint or binocular vision is also a concern.
Orthoptic treatments
Prisms, eye exercises, occlusion and practical support for binocular vision and eye movement problems.
YOUR SQUINT SURGERY JOURNEY
Know what to expect at every stage
Clear preparation and careful follow-up are an important part of achieving the best possible result.
1
Orthoptic assessment
Detailed measurements establish how the eyes move and work together.
2
Consultation with Stephanie
Diagnosis, treatment options and likely outcomes are discussed.
3
Pre-operative planning
Measurements are checked again and the surgical plan and consent are confirmed.
4
Day-case surgery
Surgery is usually performed under general anaesthetic, with home the same day.
5
Adjustment if required
Selected adult procedures may use an adjustable suture to refine alignment.
6
Follow-up
Review is usually arranged at around two weeks and again at two to three months.
MEET YOUR CONSULTANT
Miss Stephanie West
BM FRCOphth MBA
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Stephanie treats both adults and children and has particular expertise in squint, double vision, complex ocular motility disorders, paediatric ophthalmology and cataract surgery.
Her approach is calm, practical and evidence-based, with time devoted to understanding how the condition affects everyday life as well as what can be seen during the examination.
PATIENT EXPERIENCES
Reassuring care from assessment through recovery
HELPFUL INFORMATION
Plan your appointment with confidence
Patient information
Download clear information sheets before or after your appointment.
Fees and insurance
View consultation fees, orthoptic charges, insurance guidance and payment options.
Professional referrals
Doctors, optometrists and other professionals can use the secure online referral form.
Easy to Reach in Southampton
Patients travel to see Miss Stephanie West from across the UK, the Channel Islands, Europe and further afield.
Southampton is well connected by direct trains, regional and international flights, ferry services and the M3/M27. We aim to coordinate orthoptic assessment and consultation during the same visit wherever clinically appropriate.
- Direct rail links, including London Waterloo
- Southampton Airport and Airport Parkway
- Ferry connections from the Isle of Wight
- Easy access from the M3 and M27
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Book a specialist eye consultation
Appointments are available for adults and children with squint, double vision, complex eye movement problems, myopia, cataract and other eye concerns.