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bath clinic cataract and lens replacement surgery building
Claverton down road, Claverton down
Bath
BA2 7BR

About the eye clinic

Established over 40 years ago as the city of Bath’s only dedicated private hospital, Bath Clinic has a proven track record and reputation for providing fast, high quality and outstanding care to patients.

We offer fast access to private ophthalmology treatments, so you can rest assured that your cataract surgery or lens replacement in Bath is handled expertly in state-of-the-art facilities. 

Combining picturesque views of Bath’s historic Georgian skyline, with the latest innovations in hospital facilities and services, patient’s choosing to visit Bath Clinic can rest assured that their care is our priority.

The hospital offers treatment options for both routine and complex conditions, in addition to the latest in imaging, diagnostic and GP services, including next generation MRI and CT scanners. At Bath Clinic, we know that the better your health, the better your quality of life and that’s why we are continuously investing in our facilities and services to give you the best hospital experience possible.

Our Surgeons

Selina Tomlinson of Bath clinic sitting in front of medical eye equipment

Mrs Selina Tomlinson

Certifications & Associations

Fellow of Royal College of Ophthalmologists, Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgons

About

Mrs. Tomlinson graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Bristol and further completed training in London and the South West in ophthalmic surgery. She holds a BSc degree in Physiological sciences as well as a Masters in Genomic Medicine. She completed her ophthalmic surgical training within the prestigious and highly competitive seven rotation in the Bristol Eye Hospital.

Mrs Tomlinson has over a decade of experience in cataract surgery and uses the latest lens technology to optimise patient outcomes. Throughout her career she has been awarded numerous prizes for research particularly in refractive surgery and quality improvement. She has been invited to present at multiple international and national conferences. She enjoys teaching surgery and also has a role training the next generation of ophthalmologists.

Mrs Tomlinson specialises in adult cataract surgery with premium lenses. She has higher experience in cataract surgery with a focus on vision optimisation and patient safety. Her complication rate in cataract surgery using a metric audited nationally: poster capsule rupture rate is less than 0.3% (n=968, average of 550 cataracts per an annum completed), national average 1-1.6% (for consultant level surgeon).

How to find Bath Clinic 

By Car 

Bath Clinic is located on the A3062. If you are travelling from Brassknocker Hill direction, you’ll find the hospital entrance on the right-hand side of Claverton Down Road. 

Travelling from the M4 

  1. Leave the M4 at Junction 18 and follow signs for Bath via the A46 
  2. At the Tormarton Roundabout, take the third exit onto the A46 
  3. Continue on the A46 for approximately 8 miles 
  4. Follow signs for Bath and join the A4 towards Bath/Warminster/A36 
  5. At the roundabout, take the third exit onto London Road A4 
  6. After approximately 1 mile, turn left onto Cleveland Place 
  7. After approximately 1 mile turn left onto the A3062 
  8. Follow Claverton Down Road until you see Bath Clinic 

Travelling from Frome, Westbury or Warminster (via the A36) 

  1. Follow the A361 through Beckington 
  2. At White Row Farm Roundabout, take the second exit onto the A36 
  3. Continue on the A36 until you reach the traffic lights near Limpley Stoke Viaduct 
  4. At the second set of traffic lights, turn left onto Brassknocker Hill 
  5. Follow the road to the top of the hill and continue to the roundabout 
  6. Take the first exit onto Claverton Down Road (A3062) 
  7. The patient and visitor entrance to Bath Clinic is the second turning on the right 

Parking 

Free patient and visitor parking is available on site at Bath Clinic, but please remember to register your vehicle at reception upon arrival. 

By Bus 

The 20A, 20C U2, 228 and RA4 all stop near Bath Clinic. 

By Train 

The clinic is located approximately a 10 minute drive from Bath Railway station.

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