Moorfields Private Oncology Services provides expert, personalised care for patients with cancers affecting the eye and surrounding structures. Led by internationally recognised specialists, our multidisciplinary team combines advanced diagnostics, cutting-edge treatments and compassionate support to deliver the highest standard of care.
From rapid assessment and second opinions to complex treatment planning and long-term follow-up, we offer a seamless private healthcare experience tailored to each patient's individual needs, all within one of the world's leading centres for eye care.
Moorfields is one of
4
specialist eye oncolgy centres in the UK
Every year there are
940
new eye cancers in the UK (Source: CRUK)
A centre of excellence since
1997
as designated by NHS England
Cancers of the eyelid
Basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) around the eye usually appears as a slowly growing sore, lump, or patch on the eyelid or in the inner corner of the eye.
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)
Squamous cell carcinoma is a skin cancer which forms on the eyelid or surrounding skin.
Eyelid melanoma
Eyelid melanoma is a rare type of skin cancer that develops from pigment-producing cells called melanocytes.
Sebaceous gland carcinoma
Sebaceous gland carcinoma is a rare form of eyelid cancer that develops from the oil-producing glands of the eyelids.
Eyelid lumps and bumps
“Eyelid lumps and bumps” is a broad term for any swelling, cyst, lump or tumour on the eyelid.
Cancers of the eye
Uveal melanoma
Uveal melanoma develops from cells called melanocytes, which are found in the uvea (the middle layer of tissue in the wall of the eyeball).
Conjunctival tumours
A conjunctival tumour is a growth on the front part of your eye.
Retinoblastoma
Retinoblastoma is a rare type of eye cancer that starts int he retinal cells at the back of the eye. It is most common in young children.
Choroidal melanoma
Choroidal melanoma develops from pigment-producing cells within the choroid, a layer of tissue beneath the retina at the back of the eye.
Your multidisciplinary team
The Moorfields Private oncology team work together to ensure you receive the best possible expert care.
We also work closely with oncology services at Guy's and St Thomas', Barts Health, and Great Ormond Street Hospitals to provide holistic care and support you throughout your cancer treatment.
Consultants
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Professor Mandeep Sagoo
A globally recognised consultant ophthalmic surgeon, specialising in adult and paediatric eye tumours, including retinoblastoma and ocular melanoma.
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Mr Guy Negretti
Consultant ophthalmic surgeon offering expert care for uveal melanoma, retinoblastoma, and ocular surface tumours. As fellowship director, he mentors international trainees in advanced oncology techniques.
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Miss Claire Daniel
Consultant ophthalmic surgeon specialising in lid tumours including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, sebaceous cell carcinoma and periocular melanoma. Miss Daniel also offers expert reconstructions following cancer surgery.
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Mr Rodrigo Anguita
Consultant ophthalmic surgeron and ocular oncologist who has extensive expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of intraocular tumours, the management of complications following radiotherapy, and the full range of intraocular biopsy techniques.
Allied health professionals and other experts
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Ocular prosthetics?
Our ocular prosthetics department is the largest of its type in the UK. The team here fits and manufactures a complete range of custom-made ocular prostheses (artificial eyes).
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Pharmacy
The Moorfields Private pharmacy works closely with the ocular pharmacist to ensure pateints have support in managing their medication safely.
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Nursing professional?
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ECLO service?
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Technician?
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Theatres?
Quote from one of the oncology team
Second opinions
If you've had a consutation, treatment or procedure elsewhere and would like a second opinion, our oncology team offer a second opinion service.
This is suitable for patients who have not had their original treatment at Moorfields Private and would like their case reviewed.
Contact the new patient team
Call our new patient team
Lines are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm excluding bank holidays for general enquiries or to book an appointment.
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