Specialist Optometrist
Complex Contact Lens Practitioner
It is with mixed emotions that I write to let you know I will be retiring from private practice at the end of September this year. After much reflection, I have decided that it is time for me to step away from my role as an optometrist and begin a new chapter in my life. This decision has not been an easy one, as it means saying goodbye to a profession and a group of people who have meant so much to me over the years.
It has truly been a privilege and an honour to care for your eyes and vision. Many of you have been with me for years and I am deeply grateful for the trust you have placed in me, and for the relationships we have built together
However, I want to assure you that your ongoing care is in excellent hands. I am delighted to be handing over my patient base to Ms Naomi O’Brart, a highly skilled and experienced optometrist who currently works at Moorfields and practices out of the same premises at London Medical. Naomi is not only a wonderful clinician but also a compassionate and dedicated professional. I have every confidence that she will provide you with the same high standard of care and attention that you have come to expect. I know you will be in safe hands with her.
Caroline Chitty
Ms Naomi O’Brart BSc MCOptom DipTP(IP) Prof Cert Glau Prof Cert Med Ret
Email: appointmentsteam@londonmedical.co.uk
Tel: 08000 483330
Services at a Glance
Contact lenses help patients with keratoconus to see more clearly. Semi-scleral lenses, which partially vault the cornea and rest on the sclera, provide excellent stability and comfort for advanced cases. Rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses are also commonly used, as they create a smooth refractive surface to correct distorted vision. Bespoke soft lenses, custom-designed to fit the irregular cornea, are effective in mild to moderate cases, offering improved comfort and vision. Hybrid lenses, which combine a rigid centre with a soft outer skirt, deliver both clarity and comfort.
Complex contact lens fitting is a specialised practise designed for patients with irregular corneas and unique visual needs. Conditions such as keratoconus, post-surgical corneas, severe astigmatism, or ocular surface disease often require custom lenses. Advanced lens types, such as semi scleral lenses, hybrid lenses, rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses, or bespoke soft lenses are tailored to provide optimal visual correction and comfort. These fittings often involve trial lenses and adjustments to ensure proper alignment, stability, and oxygen flow. Expertise and precision are essential for achieving successful outcomes
It is recommended that all adults have an eye examination at least once every two years. An eye examination is more than just simply a sight test and can be very important in maintaining the overall health of your eye. Regular eye examinations are still necessary after any form of refractive surgery. As an optometrist with a speciality in post refractive surgery care, Caroline can offer an eye examination with a greater understanding of your post-operative requirements. All patients attending for an eye examination will receive impartial advice and a copy of their spectacle prescription.
Contact lenses for presbyopia offer a practical solution for age-related near vision difficulties, with various lens types available to suit individual needs. Daily disposable lenses are a popular choice, providing excellent comfort, hygiene, and convenience, as they are replaced after each use. Soft contact lenses are widely used for their comfort and adaptability. While rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses offer sharper vision and durability, especially for those requiring precise correction. Custom-designed lenses are also available, ensuring a precise fit for optimal visual correction. All these options can offer flexibility and convenience.
Instructional video showing how to insert, remove and care for scleral lenses
Instructional video showing insertion and removal technique for soft contact lenses
Instructional video showing correct insertion and removal technique for RGP contact lenses
Instructional video showing correct insertion and removal technique for RGP contact lenses
London Medical
49 Marylebone High Street
London, W1U 5HJ
0800 048 3330
The nearest stations are Baker Street and Regents Park. Both are within a 10 minute walk.
There are two car parks nearby, at Beaumont Street and Moxom Street. There is short term meter parking in the surrounding streets. Marylebone High Street is within the Congestion Zone.