Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion

The Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion is an eye treatment centre in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is managed by NHS Lothian.[1]

Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion
NHS Lothian
Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion (the tall concrete 1960s building at the end of the street on the left)
Shown in Edinburgh
Geography
LocationEdinburgh, Scotland
Coordinates55°56′39″N 3°11′54″W
Organisation
Care systemNHS
TypeSpecialist
Services
SpecialityEye treatment centre
Links
Other linksList of hospitals in Scotland

History

The building, which was designed by Alison & Hutchison, formed part of the first phase of the intended re-development of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh[lower-alpha 1] and was built between 1969 and 1971.[2][3] The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh moved to Little France in 2001 and NHS Lothian announced in July 2018 that a full business case would be developed with a view to moving the eye facility to Little France as well.[4]

In 2005, Gordon Brown became the patron of a centre of excellence within the Eye Pavilion. Brown had received treatment there himself in the 1970s after suffering a detached retina of his right eye in a game of rugby.[5]

Services

The Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion specialises in treatment and care of conditions affecting the eye. The hospital contains one in-patient ward, two day wards, outpatient clinics and an acute referral clinic for emergency treatment.[1]

Notes
  1. Together with the Lauriston Building

References
  1. "Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion". NHS Lothian. 1 June 2011. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  2. "Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh". Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  3. "What the Eye Pavilion Does". Friends' Eyecare Fund. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
  4. "Graham set for £45m Edinburgh eye hospital". Construction Enquirer. 20 July 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  5. "Chancellor to keep eye on optic Pavilion". Edinburgh Evening News. 19 December 2005. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
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