Eyelid / Facial Lump Treatment

Recent changes in health-care commissioning mean that most minor surgery procedures for patients with lesions such as those described above are no longer funded by the NHS if not clinically essential.

Even though many of these lesions are small, the eyelid region is delicate and the structure is complex. Therefore, if you are considering surgery it is important to choose a surgeon who is experienced working in this area.

Surgery is performed under local anaesthetic and may involve stitches, which need removing a few days later. There is likely to be a degree of bruising and swelling, which resolves completely with an excellent cosmetic outcome.

If you are considering removal on a self-paying basis, you can contact me directly or ask to be referred by your GP or optician.

About Mr. Karl Whittaker

I graduated from Birmingham University in 1992, and have been an Eye Specialist for almost 20 years.

Following my Ophthalmology Specialist Training, I completed two Fellowships (advanced training) in glaucoma, working with the world-renowned Professor Anthony Molteno in New Zealand and Professor Peter Shah in Birmingham. Thereafter, I undertook a Fellowship in oculoplastic/lacrimal surgery, again in Birmingham. As a result, I am dual-qualified, which allows me to perform a wide range of ophthalmic procedures.

I have been a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at the North Devon Healthcare NHS Trust since 2003. In this role, I perform high volume cataract surgery and am the Clinical Lead for the Glaucoma and Oculoplastic/Lacrimal Surgery services.

Practice Location

  • Ophthalmology Department
  • Level 1
  • North Devon District Hospital
  • Barnstaple
  • EX31 4JB

Tel: 07503751349 | 01271 349128
Email: karlwhittaker@devoneyesurgeon.co.uk

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