What is Mr. Hickley's experience in ophthalmology?

Mr. Hickley has extensive experience in ophthalmology, having worked as a house officer, completed ophthalmology registrar training, and undertaken fellowships in oculoplastic, lacrimal, and orbital surgery.

What is Mr. Hickley's role at the Countess of Chester Hospital?

Mr. Hickley is a consultant ophthalmologist and the clinical lead for Emergency Ophthalmology at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Does Mr. Hickley offer private consultations?

Yes, Mr. Hickley offers private consultations at his practices in Tarporley, Bangor, Spire Cheshire, and HCA Wilmslow.

What is Mr. Hickley's artistic background and how does it relate to his surgical career?

Mr. Hickley studied fine art at A-level and achieved the highest grade in his year. He believes his artistic background has been beneficial to his career as a surgeon, as it emphasizes precision and attention to detail.

What types of cataract surgery does Mr. Hickley perform?

Mr. Hickley performs various types of cataract surgery, including complex cataract surgery and refractive cataract surgery.

Does Mr. Hickley provide treatment for eyelid problems?

Yes, Mr. Hickley treats a range of eyelid problems, including droopy eyelids (ptosis), eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), eyelid cysts (chalazion), and eyelid lumps and bumps.

What is Mr. Hickley's experience with urgent eye care?

Mr. Hickley is the clinical lead for Emergency Ophthalmology at the Countess of Chester Hospital, demonstrating his expertise in providing urgent eye care.

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Q: Where does Mr. Hickley practice?

Mr. Hickley has a private practice at the Eye Correction Centre in Tarporley, Cheshire and Bangor, North Wales, and also at Spire Cheshire and HCA Wilmslow.

Q: What is Mr. Hickley's educational background?

Mr. Hickley graduated from The University of Leeds Medical School in 2009.

Ophthalmologist

Consults at:

HCA UK at The Wilmslow Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK

Surgeries

N/A

Experience

14+ years

About

Mr Hickley is a consultant ophthalmologist at the Countess of Chester Hospital specializing in oculoplastic surgery, lacrimal surgery and cataract surgery. He is also the clinical lead for Emergency Ophthalmology. He has a private practice at the Eye Correction Centre in Tarporley, Cheshire and Bangor, North Wales. He also has a private practice at Spire Cheshire and HCA Wilmslow.

Mr Hickley graduated from The University of Leeds Medical School in 2009 and worked as a house officer in Yorkshire before working in Cairns, Australia. He then returned to the United Kingdom where he began his ophthalmology registrar training in the Mersey region. He worked at the world-famous St Paul's Eye Hospital in Liverpool, as well as the Alder Hey Children's Hospital. He subsequently completed a year-long fellowship within training at Manchester Eye Hospital which focused on oculoplastic, lacrimal, and orbital surgery. Following this, he undertook an 18-month fellowship in oculoplastic, lacrimal, and orbital surgery at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Mr Hickley also studied fine art at A-level and achieved the highest grade in his year. He remains a keen artist today and also believes that his artistic background has served as an important foundation block to his career as a surgeon.