Book an appointment online
Register securely as a new patient and request an appointment with Miss Stephanie West, Consultant Ophthalmologist in Southampton.
The online form helps us collect the details needed to arrange the most appropriate appointment for you or your child.
New patient registration
Complete your secure online registration form. Once submitted, the team will review your details and contact you to confirm next steps.
This link opens the secure Carebit patient portal in a new tab.
Alternatively, please contact us
If you would prefer not to book online, or you have a question before arranging an appointment, please use one of the contact options below.
General enquiries
For questions about your care, appointment suitability or what to book.
Southampton appointments
Contact the Spire Southampton appointments team by email or telephone.
Why Book with Stephanie West?
Specialist private ophthalmology care in Southampton for adults and children with squint, double vision and complex eye movement disorders.
NHS Consultant Ophthalmologist
Extensive experience assessing and managing specialist adult and children’s eye conditions.
Nationally recognised squint specialist
Expert care for adult and childhood strabismus, complex squint and eye movement disorders.
Adult and paediatric expertise
Private consultations for both adults and children, including squint, amblyopia and refractive errors.
Complex double vision management
Specialist assessment of double vision, cranial nerve palsies and eye movement problems.
Fellowship trained
Advanced specialist training in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus.
Major insurers recognised
Appointments available for self-funding and privately insured patients.
Stephanie West provides private ophthalmology consultations in Southampton for adults and children with squint, double vision and complex eye movement disorders. Patients travel from across Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire and the South of England for specialist assessment and treatment.
What happens after you register?
1. Submit your details
Complete the secure new patient registration form with your contact details, symptoms and appointment request.
2. We review your request
The team will check your information and advise on the most appropriate appointment type.
3. Appointment arranged
You will be contacted to confirm availability, location, fees and any information needed before your visit.
Orthoptic assessment
Some patients, particularly those with squint, double vision, eye movement problems or children’s eye conditions, may need an orthoptic assessment as part of their appointment.
Using medical insurance
If you have private medical insurance, please contact your insurer before your appointment to obtain a pre-authorisation code and check whether any excess or orthoptic assessment fees apply.
Specialist squint care — easier to reach than you may think
Patients travel to Southampton from across the UK and overseas for specialist assessment and treatment of adult squint, double vision, complex eye movement problems and previous squint surgery. A video consultation can often be arranged first, helping us review your history and plan the most useful next steps before you travel.
Start with a video consultation
Your first appointment may be held by secure video. This is particularly helpful for patients travelling a long distance or coming from overseas.
Before the consultation, you can share previous clinic letters, orthoptic measurements, glasses or prism prescriptions, scan reports and earlier squint surgery records. This helps us understand your condition and decide what assessment or treatment may be appropriate.
Straightforward UK travel
Southampton has direct rail services from London Waterloo and good connections from across southern England, the Midlands, Wales and the South West.
Spire Southampton Hospital is approximately a 10-minute taxi journey from Southampton Central station. It is also easily reached by road using the M3 and M27, with on-site patient parking.
International patients welcome
Southampton International Airport is approximately 15 minutes by taxi from the hospital and is immediately beside Southampton Airport Parkway railway station.
Patients arriving through Heathrow or Gatwick can continue to Southampton by rail, coach or car. Appointments can be coordinated wherever possible to reduce unnecessary journeys and make the visit as efficient as possible.
Travelling a long distance?
Contact us before booking travel. We can advise whether a video consultation would be useful first and which medical records or measurements to send securely for review.
Ready to book?
Register securely online and the team will help guide you through the next steps.