Mr Giancarlo Dell'Aversana

I'm a Private Consultant Ophthalmologist at both the Cheltenham General and Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital

About Mr Giancarlo Dell’Aversana

I work as a full-time Vitreoretinal and Cataract Consultant at the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust since 2021, and I have more than 10 years experience in ophthalmology.

I perform a high volume of surgery every year, around 300 vitrectomies and 1000 cataract surgeries.

I am also involved in education and training. I supervise prospective cataract surgeons during their rotation for the Severn Deanery and vitreoretinal surgeons who apply for our fellowship.

During my time as a Senior Vitreoretinal Fellow at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London, I had the privilege of learning from world-leading authorities in cataract and retinal surgery.

In my practice, I specialise in Vitreoretinal and Cataract surgery, handling a wide range of cases, from routine to complex.

I also see patients with general and emergency ophthalmic conditions.

Considering my expertise as vitreoretinal consultant, my colleagues often ask me to manage patients with particularly challenging cataracts or to assist if cataract surgery has been complicated elsewhere.

In fact, as a vitreoretinal surgeon, I am well-equipped to manage any complications that may arise during cataract surgery.

I stay at the forefront of innovation, utilising the latest premium intraocular implants, including EDOF and multifocal IOLs.

Cataract Surgery & Premium IOL Implants

Cataract is a clouding of the natural lens in the eye.

The natural lens changes with age and begins to lose its transparency becoming a cataract. When cataracts begin to form, the vision becomes increasingly cloudy.

Patients with cataract experience reduction in vision, cloudiness of vision, a sensation of a film covering the eye, reduction in the brightness of colours and reduced contrast sensitivity (ability to see shadows of grey).

Vitreoretinal Treatments

Vitreoretinal surgery is the operation required to treat a number of eye conditions involving retina, macula and vitreous fluid. These include retinal detachment, vitreomacular traction, vitreous haemorrhage, macular hole, floaters and epiretinal membrane.

Vitreoretinal surgery is one of Mr Dell’Aversana’s areas of speciality. He uses the very latest vitreoretinal technology to ensure the best possible outcome for our patients.

Area Of Expertise

Based on patient reviews & skill endorsements by other professionals.

Cataract Surgery 64% 64%

Cataracts 9% 9%

Epiretinal Membrane 5% 5%

Lens Replacement Surgery 3% 3%

Astigmatism 2% 2%

Patient Reviews

Hospital Locations

Cheltenham General Hospital

Sandford Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7AN

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital

Hatherley Ln, Cheltenham GL51 6SY