Miss Lydia Chang
MBBS, FRCOphth, MD
35 years of experience
Harpenden, AL5 4BP
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6 connections in healthcare
35 years of experience
Harpenden, AL5 4BP
(+1 more)
6 connections in healthcare
About Miss Lydia Chang
Miss Lydia Chang is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with subspecialty expertise in glaucoma. She trained at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and attained consultant status in 2008. She also completed her advanced glaucoma fellowship at Moorfields. Her research doctorate at the Institute of Ophthalmology in London focused on glaucoma surgery.
Miss Chang regularly performs cataract surgery and a full range of glaucoma procedures. She has a particular interest in modern glaucoma interventions, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) such as iStent® implantation, as well as laser treatments including laser iridotomy and selective laser trabeculoplasty. Her posterior capsule rupture rate for cataract surgery is well within the national average, as measured by the National Ophthalmology Database Audit Report.
She is highly experienced in assessing and managing glaucoma, from straightforward cases to complex, higher-risk patients. Using advanced diagnostic technologies, she provides thorough evaluation and tailored treatment plans. Alongside her technical expertise, she is committed to delivering excellent clinical outcomes while maintaining a highly personalised and compassionate approach to patient care.
Publications :
- Ophthalmology Getting It Right First Time Programme National Specialty Report 2019.
- Community Ophthalmology Framework, Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning 2015.
- Taking the Strain? Impact of glaucoma on patients' informal caregivers. Eye 2019.
- Prospective Unmasked Randomized Evaluation of the iStent® Inject Versus Two Ocular Hypotensive Agents in Patients with Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma, Clinical Ophthalmology 2014.
- The effect of changes in referral behaviour following NICE guideline publication on agreement of examination findings between professionals in an established glaucoma referral refinement pathway: The Health Innovation & Education Cluster (HIEC) Glaucoma Pathways project, Journal of Ophthalmology 2013.
- The impact of glaucoma referral refinement criteria on referral to, and first-visit discharge rates from, the hospital eye service: The Health Innovation & Education Cluster (HIEC) Glaucoma Pathways project. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 2013.
- A Review of The Medical Treatment of Paediatric Glaucomas at Moorfields Eye Hospital, Journal of Glaucoma 2013.
Subspecialties
- Glaucoma
- Cataract Surgery
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 3540446
Education
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 1991
Qualifications
Education & Training
- 1991 MBBS Royal Free Hospital – Undergraduate medical degree
- 1995 FRCOphth Royal College of Ophthalmologists – Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- 2002 MD (Res) University of London - research degree resulting in the publication of MD Thesis; Fibroblast interferon-beta mediated prevention of T cell apoptosis; its relationship with the development of excessive conjunctival scarring.
- 2006 Completion of Specialist Training (Ophthalmology)
- 2006 to 2007 Moorfields Eye Hospital Glaucoma Fellowship
Memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists(London)
- UK and Eire Glaucoma Society
- European Glaucoma Society
- World Glaucoma Association
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- General and Medical
- Bupa Fee Assured
- The Exeter
- Healix Health Services
- Cigna
- Saga Health Insurance
- Bupa
- WPA
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- AXA Health
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
- Benenden Health
- National Friendly
Fees
New appointment
£275Follow-up appointment
£250
Locations
Spire Harpenden Hospital
Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, United Kingdom, AL5 4BP
Opening hours
Facilities
Opening hours
Facilities
The Cobham Clinic - Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
Lewsey Road, Luton, United Kingdom, LU4 0DZ
Reviews
AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Miss Lydia Chang is professional, thorough, and clear in her patient interactions. She provides comprehensive assessments and detailed explanations regarding conditions like glaucoma and the necessity of cataract removal. Patients feel at ease and confident with her treatment approach, including laser surgery for glaucoma. Her practice focuses on prevalent eye problems, covering glaucoma management, cataract care, and laser eye surgery.
Miss Chang was extremely helpful and thorough in her examination and filled me with confidence.
Miss Chang explained the pros and cons of having laser peripheral iridotomy. When having the laser surgeries, she put me at ease and therefore I was calm throughout.
I found Lydia very calm, kind and clear with me about the tests and the outcome. She explained things in a way that I could understand.
Every consultation with Dr Chang was professional, informative, always explained the pros and cons of the treatments so that you had the facts before making a decision.
Both Philippa and Lydia were kind and caring which put me at ease and made the whole experience wonderful. Lydia explained everything in simple terms and took the time to take each step understandable. She was very polite and very professional.
I have had 2 eye operations recently at Luton and Dunstable hospital and I found the staff so nice and helpful. I have been explained everything about the op and were sent follow up appointments ready booked for my after care. I feel obviously my surgeon was brilliant but I would love to thank her caring staff.
Ms Chang provide comprehensive assessment clinically as well as using modern diagnostic tool as one stop holistic eye health check & provide explanation including appropriate recommendations
I have always found Lydia to be professional, very knowledgeable and giving of her time. Lydia is very kind and explains everything to ensure my understanding of how my eyes are doing. I have and continue to recommend her to all my family and friends.
Most recent videos
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What is glaucoma treatment and how does glaucoma treatment work?
To learn more about glaucoma treatment, please visit our website: http://www.eyesight-herts.com/glaucoma-treatment/. Glaucoma treatment comes in several form...
25 March 2026
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What are common age-related eye problems and what are the symptoms?
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Most recent articles
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Vision loss after 40 | Age-related vision loss | Eyesight Clinic
Vision loss after the age of 40 is common, and there are several reasons this happens. One of the most prevalent reasons is an age-related change in our focusing which means we are not able to read small print easily without glasses (also known as presbyopia).
25 March 2026
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What is glaucoma treatment | Eyesight Clinic | St Albans
Losing tissue from the optic nerve head amounts to the gradual onset of visual impairment. The important thing about lowering the eye pressure is that it’s been proven that lowering the eye pressure will slow down the loss of tissue from the optic nerve head.
25 March 2026
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Common age related eye problems | Eyesight Clinic | St Albans
Common age-related eye problems are cataract, glaucoma and macular degeneration. These are not to be confused with the normal ageing process.
25 March 2026
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FAQ
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Miss Lydia Chang's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 26 reviews.
What languages does Miss Lydia Chang speak?
Miss Lydia Chang speaks English
Where is Miss Lydia Chang located?
Miss Lydia Chang primarily practices at Spire Harpenden Hospital, located at Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, United Kingdom, AL5 4BP
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