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Clarity Edinburgh cataract and lens replacement surgery
Clarity Edinburgh, Cornerstone, The Stones Business Park, 60 South Gyle Cresent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB

About the eye clinic

Clarity Edinburgh is a modern, private hospital at The Stones Business Park, situated just outside of the historic city of Edinburgh. They offer exceptional ophthalmology consultations, cataract surgery and lens replacements, all while being deeply committed to delivering truly personalised care within a comfortable and accessible environment for patients. At Clarity Edinburgh, you can be confident in the expertise of our highly experienced team. Our distinguished surgeons and specialists are leaders in their field, particularly excelling in cataract surgery. 

They are dedicated to providing you with the highest standard of care and ensuring a personalised treatment plan tailored to your individual needs. Our hospital boasts state-of-the-art facilities and modern operating theatres, ensuring our consultants have the best possible environment to deliver exceptional care for your cataracts or lens replacement surgery. 

We are committed to patient comfort and convenience, with wheelchair access available for those who require assistance. Choose Clarity Edinburgh for your private ophthalmology needs and experience the difference of expert care in a convenient location, just outside of Edinburgh. 

Our Surgeons

andrew tatham Clarity edinburgh cataract and lens replacement surgery

Mr Andrew Tatham

Certifications & Associations

MD, MBA, MSc(Med Stats), FRCOphth, FEBO, FEBOS-CR, CertLRS

About

Andrew is an award winning cataract and glaucoma surgeon based in Edinburgh. He is a consultant with NHS Lothian and NHS Scotland National Lead for Eye Research. He is Past President of the UK and Eire Glaucoma Society and Visiting Professor at University of Lausanne, Switzerland. He was trained at two of the world’s leading eye hospitals: Moorfields Eye Hospital, London and Shiley Eye Institute, University of California, San Diego, USA and has over 20 years experience.

He was awarded the highest score in Europe in his board examination and is one of a select group of surgeons to be awarded a Fellowship in Cataract and Refractive Surgery qualification from the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He is also one of the few ophthalmologists in Scotland to hold a Laser Refractive Surgery qualification from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Andrew performs over 400 cataract operations per year and is one of the most experienced glaucoma surgeons in Scotland.

He leads ophthalmology clinical research in Scotland and recently received a prestigious NIHR Senior Investigator Award.

Andrew lives in Edinburgh with his wife and 3 daughters. In his spare time he volunteers as a qualified assessor for the British Paralympic Association.


How to find Clarity Edinburgh 

By Car 

Journey time: Approximately 20–25 minutes depending on traffic 

  1. Leave Edinburgh city centre via Princes Street 
  2. Follow signs for the A8 towards Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport 
  3. Continue west on the A8, passing Haymarket 
  4. Join the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass westbound 
  5. Take the exit for South Gyle 
  6. Follow signs for South Gyle Crescent 
  7. Turn onto South Gyle Crescent 
  8. Continue until you reach The Stones Business Park 
  9. Enter the business park and follow signs for Cornerstone 
  10. Arrive at Clarity Edinburgh. 

Parking 

Free on-site parking is available. 

 

By Bus 

Journey time: Approximately 30–40 minutes. 

From Edinburgh city centre, walk to a bus stop on Princes Street and board either: 

Stay on the bus towards the South Gyle area and alight at the nearest stop on South Gyle Crescent. Walk approximately 5 minutes towards The Stones Business Park and enter. From there, follow signs to Cornerstone until you see Clarity. 

 

By Train 

Journey time: Approximately 20–30 minutes. 

  1. Start at Edinburgh Waverley Station 
  2. Take a train towards South Gyle Station 
  3. Travel to South Gyle Station 
  4. Exit the station and head south towards South Gyle Crescent 
  5. Walk along South Gyle Crescent for approximately 10 minutes 
  6. Enter The Stones Business Park and from there follow signs to Cornerstone until you see Clarity 

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