Por qué es un doctor de primer nivel/Professional statement/Perché è un dottore di prim’ordine

Ms Theresa Richardson is a highly experienced ophthalmologist with over 26 years of experience, based in London. From her private clinics at the Western Eye Hospital, BMI Shirley Oaks Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital, Ms Richardson specialises in cataracts, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. At present, she is the leading ophthalmologist for eye casualties in west London and has received numerous clinical excellence awards for her work with the NHS.  

Ms Richardson qualified in 1991 from the University of London with honours in medicine and surgery. She was awarded the Esther Frances Williams prize for best overall performance in her year, with more prizes won than any other student. She completed her specialist ophthalmology training at Moorfields Eye Hospital and the Western Eye Hospital, where she received a fellowship in retina conditions and uveitis. Ms Richardson has held the position of medical retina and cataract trainer at both Imperial Health Care Trust The Western Eye and Charing Cross since 2014 and has been consultant ophthalmologist at BMI Shirley Oaks Hospital since 2003. 

Ms Richardson is a highly esteemed teacher of cataract surgery, with more than 26 years of training experience, having performed over 25 thousand cataracts, with a complication rate of less than 0.04 per cent. Her background in psychology ensures that her patients are not only provided with quality treatment but with quality care that is supportive and understanding of their individual needs. 

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Especialista en

Cataracts

What are cataracts? Cataracts occur when the lens in the eye becomes cloudy, either completely or partially. Cataracts occur most commonly due ...

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Macular degeneration (AMD)

What is macular degeneration? The macula is the part of the eye that provides us with clear vision. As we grow, its function loses its abilitie...

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Diabetic retinopathy

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Uveitis

Index: What is uveitis? ...

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Glaucoma

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Stye

Index: What is a stye? &a...

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Enfermedades, Pruebas y Tratamientos

  • Amblyopia
  • Angiography
  • Angle closure glaucoma
  • Aniridia
  • Astigmatism
  • Blepharitis
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Blepharospasm
  • Botulinum toxin (Botox™)
  • Canthoplasty
  • Cataracts
  • Cerebral visual impairment (CVI)
  • Chalazion
  • Coloboma
  • Colour blindness
  • Congenital glaucoma
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Contact lens related problems
  • Cornea
  • Cornea guttata
  • Corneal abrasion
  • Corneal ulcer
  • Dark circles
  • Dermal fillers
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Diplopia (double vision)
  • Dry eye
  • Epiretinal membrane
  • Exophthalmos (bulging eyes)
  • Eye allergies
  • Eye cancer
  • Eye floaters
  • Eyelid malpositions
  • Facial paralysis
  • Fuchs' dystrophy
  • Glaucoma
  • Glaucoma surgery
  • Hyperopia (farsightedness)
  • Intravitreal injection
  • Keratitis
  • Keratoconus
  • Lens replacement (intraocular lenses)
  • Low vision
  • Macular degeneration (AMD)
  • Macular hole
  • Macular oedema
  • Myopia
  • Neuro-ophthalmology
  • Nystagmus
  • OCT (optical coherence tomography)
  • Ocular hypertension
  • Ocular melanoma
  • Oculo-facial plastic and cosmetic surgery
  • Oculoplastics
  • Open angle glaucoma
  • Optic neuritis
  • Orbital cellulitis
  • Paediatric ophthalmology
  • Presbyopia
  • Pterygium and pinguecula
  • Retina
  • Retinal detachment
  • Retinal detachment surgery
  • Retinal vein occlusion
  • Retinitis pigmentosa
  • Retinopathy
  • Secondary glaucoma
  • Stye
  • Tear trough filler
  • Thyroid eye disease
  • Trabeculectomy
  • Upper eyelid filler
  • Uveitis
  • Visual impairment
  • Watery eyes

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Contacto

  • The Western Eye Hospital
    171 Marylebone Road NW1 5QH - London (Central London)
    (+44) 02039709984
  • BMI Shirley Oaks Hospital
    8 Poppy Lane CR9 8AB - London (South London)
    (+44) 02038784819
  • Charing Cross Hospital
    Fulham Palace Road W6 8RF - London (West London)
    (+44) 02039709984
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Valoraciones de pacientes

Very friendly and reassuring. Good, clear explanations given. Will definitely recommend her to others.

S.B. | Central London 29/07/2018

Yes I would recommend this doctor. Best I have ever had. Very kind friendly person

M.S.H.H. | Central London 07/12/2018

High quality and professionalism, very easy hospital to get to

M.S.H.H. | Central London 23/11/2018

She is incredible. It was so refreshing to meet a doctor of her calibre and she really took the time to understand the current and long-term issue. Fantastic.

T.S. | Central London 09/02/2019

Ms Richardson removed two cysts from my left eye lid. I came into the appointment very uneasy and she made me feel much better about the procedure!

C.G. | Central London 27/04/2019

Very kind doctor, took time out of her day to answer my questions via email before and after appointment. Was very efficient and considerate of my circumstances

G.F. | West London 30/05/2019

Friendly and kind mannered person, would certainly recommend her to any individual who requires her services

M.L.O. | Central London 30/06/2019

e.s. | Central London 26/10/2019

I am so pleased to have met Doctor Richardson; she is a godsend. She helped me to diagnose a long-standing medical condition and gave me the hope that I will recover. She is such a loving and caring person; she makes me feel like part of her family. I would highly recommend her service to anyone

C.F. 23/10/2019

Ms Richardson was extremely professional, knowledgeable, thorough and compassionate.

A.M. | West London 10/12/2019

excellent, competent and most pleasant doctor

S.M. | Central London 23/02/2020

Excellent doctor. The best i’ve seen in a long time.

R.K. | Central London 21/02/2020

The doctor is very knowledgeable and honest. She reassured me a lot on my problem and provided effective advice to follow.. I will definitely see her again.Rita

R.P. | Central London 13/03/2020

Theresa Richardson Amazing Lady very reassuring , experienced Competent worth every penny went to see her for my daughters uveitis i would highly recommend her

R.F. | Central London 13/05/2020

Simply charming , lucky husband ‼️

A.H. | West London 02/06/2020

An excellent doctor with an excellent attitude. Very passionate about what she does and knew what was wrong with my eye by asking few questions.

a.b.r. | Central London 06/09/2020

Ms Richardson was knowledgeable and thorough. Excellent communication prior, during, and after the appointment - one of the best doctor-patient interactions I had so far!

D.J. | West London 21/09/2020

My appointment with Ms Richardson went smoothly and easily. She was very thorough and friendly. I would highly recommend.

A.J. | West London 25/11/2020

excellent advice and help.

p.f. | West London 08/12/2020

She is a great professional, very friendly and always willing to help. I highly recommend her

L.B. | Central London 09/01/2021

Dr Theresa was lovely, very professional and knowledgeable.

A.S. | Central London 07/03/2021

Best eye specialist ever ☺️

a.b.r. | Central London 26/04/2021

Very professional and knowledgeable. Would 100% recommend . Thankyou so much

S.P. | Central London 11/05/2021

I was very pleased the whole time I was at Charing X, from start to finish

J.M. 09/07/2021

Friendly likes to make sure you understand your results open to questions.

S.T. | Central London 25/07/2021

Caring, helpful, informative and friendly

S.T. 28/07/2021

Highly recommend. Very friendly Dr & efficient. I appreciate her expertise.

S.G. 29/07/2021

Excellent appointment. Very knowledgeable and understanding. Excellent communications with patients.

S.L. | Central London 13/08/2021

Location, equipment, comfort, attention were all excellent

L.D. | Central London 25/09/2021

In addition to her prowess as a doctor, Ms. Richardson is a superb communicator, an art that is often ignored in her profession. Highly recommended

R.L. 04/10/2021

I first met Ms Richardson as an NHS patient in the Casualty Dept. of Western Eye Hospital on a very busy Saturday. I was very impressed by her manner in leading her team, her professionalism and kindness as well as her thoroughness with follow up.

D.A.M.S.(.W. 04/10/2021

Theresa, is an excellent doctor, she really took the time to make a very thorough assessment of my condition. The communication was very clear and reassuring. Her broader background really helped I felt and we are on a clear path to getting my eye health under control.

C.H. | Central London 02/11/2021

Theresa is a very friendly person

C.L. | Central London 30/10/2021

I had a severe eye infection that 2 doctors in London couldnt cure! I was very distressed but Theresa was there for me at any time answering even outside her working hours making sure that I was getting the care and help I needed! I recommend her!

E.N. 14/01/2022

Extremely competent, kind and empathetic

S.D.D. | West London 01/02/2022

Charming, efficient, friendly and comforting inspiring

R.L. 31/01/2022

I was seen right away and Ms. Richardson home in right away on the Problem and put my Concerns immediately at ease. Excellent Consultant !!

k.p. | Central London 20/02/2022

My E consultation with Dr. Richardson was great, she explained everything and asked questions with regards to my condition via video call and it felt like face to face interaction. Even after, she continued checking on my notes and giving suggestions on next steps

M.M. 23/03/2022

She is a real gem who truly cares about the patient. I consider myself very fortunate to have been under her incredibly thorough care and meticulous analysis. I would not hesitate to recommend her.

M.L. 22/03/2022

Ms Richardson is a superb eye consultant. She was excellent in every aspect from diagnosis to helping me understand what’s happening to my eyes. I’m so glad to have met this amazing doctor. I would highly recommend her to anyone with eye issues

D.H. | West London 17/04/2022

R.H. | Central London 05/10/2018

P.S. | Central London 16/12/2018

A.P. | Central London 18/01/2019

C.T. | Central London 30/03/2019

C.B. | Central London 09/06/2019

r.l.l. | Central London 01/06/2019

M.V. | Central London 11/07/2019

A.B. | Central London 13/09/2019

E.A.K. | West London 04/10/2019

J.S. | West London 20/02/2020

b.m. | South London 04/03/2020

M.G. | Central London 15/09/2020

Telemedicina

Es un servicio de mensajería privada y videoconferencia que te permite realizar una consulta médica conmigo en cualquier momento y lugar./A private messaging and video conference service that allows you to contact the best doctors at any time and place./È un servizio di messaggistica privata e videoconferenza che ti permette di contattare i migliori medici in ogni momento e in qualsiasi luogo.

 

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Can diabetes lead to blindness?
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you may have heard of diabetic retinopathy, where the condition can lead to blindness. One of our expert ophthalmologists Ms Theresa Richardson, explains what important steps that you can take in order to prevent visual impairment from diabetes.
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Uveitis cataracts: how common are they?
In patients with chronic eye inflammation (uveitis), cataracts are a common complication because of prolonged use of high-dose steroids used to treat the primary condition. Leading ophthalmologist Ms Theresa Richardson explains why it is still important for patients to use the steroids as it would be more detrimental without.
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How to spot uveitis
Many things can irritate your eyes, and all of us will experience the symptoms of pink-eye in our lifetimes. While conjunctivitis or infections are more common causes, a more unusual possibility is that of uveitis. What exactly is this condition? Top ophthalmologist Ms Theresa Richardson explains all.
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Discover age-related macular degeneration (AMD) (part 1)
The leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 60, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common condition in which a small part of the central retina called the macula deteriorates, affecting the patient’s central vision. What is having this condition really like? What are the signs to watch out for? What are “dry” and “wet” AMD? We talked to respected ophthalmologist Ms Theresa Richardson, who answered our questions:
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