Laser eye surgery, cataract surgery, and lens replacement from a triple fellowship-trained consultant who personally sees you from consultation to aftercare. All procedures performed locally in Colchester.
Mr Hatch Mukherjee is a consultant ophthalmologist and one of the few eye surgeons internationally to hold advanced fellowship training in three separate specialities: laser refractive surgery, corneal transplant surgery, and glaucoma surgery. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth), holds the Royal College’s Certificate in Laser Refractive Surgery (CertLRS), and is an elected Fellow of the World College of Refractive Surgery (FWCRS).
Beyond private practice, Mr Mukherjee serves as NHS Consultant and Clinical Lead at Colchester Eye Centre within East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT). Fellow surgeons refer their most complex laser and corneal cases to him. His published research appears in peer-reviewed journals including BMJ Open Ophthalmology, and he teaches and trains other surgeons through the British Society for Refractive Surgery (BSRS), UKISCRS, and international conferences.
For patients, what this means is simple. You see Mr Mukherjee at your first consultation. He performs your surgery. He sees you at every follow-up. There is no handoff to a different surgeon, no rotating team, and no surprises on the day.
Learn more about Mr Mukherjee’s background and qualifications →Your surgery happens locally at our Colchester Eye Centre. Some Essex clinics consult locally but send patients to London for the actual procedure. Here, everything from assessment to surgery to aftercare takes place in Colchester.
You see Mr Mukherjee at every appointment, not a different surgeon on the day or a rotating team of optometrists. Your care is continuous and personal throughout.
Advanced fellowships in laser surgery, corneal transplant, and glaucoma mean Mr Mukherjee covers the full range of eye surgery. If one option is not right for you, he can recommend the alternative without referring you elsewhere.
If laser surgery is not the right choice for your eyes, Mr Mukherjee will tell you. Some patients are better suited to lens replacement or ICL surgery, and having all options under one specialist means you get the recommendation that genuinely fits, not the only procedure the clinic offers.
Procedures are performed in an NHS hospital environment with full access to emergency care, theatre teams, and clinical infrastructure. Private practice comfort with NHS-grade safety.
Reshape the cornea using precision femtosecond and excimer laser technology to correct short-sightedness, long-sightedness, and astigmatism. LASIK and TransPRK (a flapless surface technique) are both available, and Mr Mukherjee will recommend whichever best suits your corneal thickness and prescription.
Laser eye surgery in ColchesterRemove the cloudy natural lens and replace it with a clear artificial intraocular lens. Premium multifocal and trifocal lens options are available for patients who want spectacle freedom after surgery, not just standard distance correction.
Cataract surgeryFor patients over 50 or those not suitable for laser correction. The natural lens is replaced with a premium IOL to permanently correct vision at all distances, and because the natural lens has been removed, cataract surgery will never be needed in the future.
Lens replacement surgeryA reversible lens implant placed behind the iris for patients with high prescriptions or thin corneas who are not candidates for laser. The ICL can correct short-sightedness up to approximately -18.00 dioptres.
ICL surgeryCorneal cross-linking to stabilise progressive keratoconus, plus advanced options including CAIRS (corneal allogenic intrastromal ring segments) and topography-guided laser treatment. Mr Mukherjee is internationally recognised for pioneering minimally invasive approaches to keratoconus management.
Keratoconus treatmentFemtosecond laser-assisted corneal transplant surgery for corneal disease and scarring. Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) including Preserflo, iStent, and GATT for patients who need pressure reduction beyond what drops can achieve.
Corneal transplant Glaucoma treatmentNot sure which treatment is right for you? The free eligibility quiz takes 60 seconds and gives you an immediate indication of your options. For a fuller picture, the free phone consultation lets you speak directly with the practice team before committing to anything.
Take the Eligibility Quiz →Or call 01206 670712
A 15-minute call with the practice team to talk through your vision, your goals, and any concerns. This call is free, carries no obligation, and helps you decide whether an in-person assessment is worth your time.
A thorough eye examination with Mr Mukherjee at our Colchester Eye Centre. Advanced diagnostic scans including corneal topography and wavefront analysis give a complete picture of your eye health and suitability for each procedure.
Mr Mukherjee explains your options clearly, including what is and is not suitable for your eyes. If surgery is not the right answer, he will say so. A written quote with transparent pricing is provided at this stage.
Performed by Mr Mukherjee personally, in Colchester. Most procedures take between 15 and 30 minutes and are completed as a day case. You go home the same day.
Scheduled aftercare appointments with Mr Mukherjee himself. The same surgeon who assessed you and operated on you is the one who checks your recovery and answers your questions afterwards.
These prices include your consultation, surgery, and standard aftercare appointments. There are no hidden fees. Payment options are available, and the practice team can talk you through these during your free consultation.
For a personalised quote based on your specific prescription and eye health, the free consultation is the place to start.
Or call 01206 670712
No obligation. Your quote is provided during or after your assessment.
Patients across Essex and Suffolk travel to London for eye surgery because they assume that is where the best surgeons are. Mr Mukherjee trained at Cambridge and King’s College London, holds the same fellowship credentials as leading London consultants, and performs every procedure here in Colchester.
Two clinic locations are available, both with free parking:
Both clinics sit just off the A12, making them straightforward to reach from Chelmsford, Ipswich, Witham, Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury, and the wider Essex and Suffolk area. Evening and weekend appointments are available.
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