About Mr Matthew Wakefield

Mr Matthew Wakefield a Consultant Eye Surgeon for Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) and responsible for their award-winning cataract surgery service. He is an expert in micro-incision cataract surgery, as well as complex cataract surgery and provides lens replacement surgery to reduce dependence on glasses. Mr Wakefield is a Lead Trainer on the Royal College of Ophthalmologists’ Microsurgical Skills Faculty, teaching surgeons of the future how to perform cataract surgery.

Mr Wakefield is the former Lead Consultant Eye Surgeon for SFT and has developed into the role of Lead Ophthalmologist for the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Together integrated care system (ICS) and is responsible for helping drive clinical efficiency and excellence in NHS Eye Care across the region.

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Mr Wakefield graduated from the University of Birmingham and completed his post-graduate Ophthalmic Specialist Training in the UK. With his advanced specialist training in corneal and external eye disease, he also runs the SFT corneal surgery service, providing corneal graft surgery to patients across Wiltshire, Swindon and Dorset. He also previously served on the Royal College of Ophthalmologists’ Refractive Surgery Examinations Committee, helping to ensure National Standards for both NHS and Private Eye Surgery.

He has published his PhD thesis examining the functional properties of a group of molecules that protect the surface of the eye from dryness and has won international awards for his research on UK National outcomes of corneal graft surgery related to donor characteristics and the spectroscopic identification of micro-organisms causing corneal infection.

Mr Wakefield has been an invited speaker at prestigious scientific events, such as the Royal College of Ophthalmologists National Congress. He is a Fellow of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and a member of The Bowman’s Club, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the Medical Contact Lens and Ocular Surface Association.

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Mr Haq was absolutely superb in treating my difficult and unusual condition. I could not have wished to have been in better hands. He was very professional in making serious judgements. I will always be most grateful to Mr Haq.

- John Truscott (October 2020)

Mr Wakefield I can only describe the results of the cataract operations you did for me as “life enhancing”.  I only have to use glasses on rare occasions, when the light is low, and the print is small.  Otherwise, I can see near and far with restored clarity and focus.  Driving has become a pleasure again, my bird identification skills are restored, I can thread a needle without stabbing myself, and I have gained hours a week by not having to hunt down the right pair of glasses for what I want to do.

What I appreciated about the process, in addition to the wonderful result, is the manner in which the clinic operates.  You yourself were endlessly patient in answering all my (endless) questions, and obviously highly skilled in your art, but on top of that the kindness and understanding shown by you and all the staff, particularly Julie, was outstanding.

So thank you all.

- Felicity Jane Kirkwood (September 2022)

During my life I have had several problems that have involved hospital visits and operations, but your style is exceptional. Impeccable manners, with your handshake and greeting given eye to eye and the impression you gave that time was no object when diagnosing and treating me. Mr Haq always take time to answer all questions asked, thoughtfully, honestly but with a positive twist. In my opinion you are amazing.

- Yvonne Norman (July 2019)

Mr Matthew Wakefield showed a positive approach when I first met him, which boosted my confidence. He was patient and sympathetic when explaining about blepharitis and the problems it causes. Subsequently, my first cataract operation was successful. I felt that I could contact Mr Wakefield or his secretary at any time if I had a problem. I cannot thank Mr Wakefield enough.

- Janice Wildman (October 2020)

“ I recently attended Sarum Vision for a cyst of moll removal under the care of Mr Naeem Haq. From the initial consultation through to the removal procedure I found the staff care excellent and the environment to be relaxing, with any concerns or enquiries dealt with in a caring manner by all members of the team that I met. My special thanks go to Mr Haq for his skills and his reassuring manner which was superb; I could not have wished for better ”

 

- Peter Ansell (November 2021)

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