West Wales

Private Consultant Ophthalmologist

Mr Sam Evans FRCOphth

Specialist eye care,
close to home.

Mr Sam Evans has been a Consultant Ophthalmologist in West Wales since 2017. During that time he has earned a reputation as an expert in Cataract, refractive lens exchange, oculoplastics, glaucoma and general ophthalmology..

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Clir Eye

10+

Years serving west Wales

1st

See & treat surgeon in Wales

1,000s

West Wales patients cared for

About

A surgeon rooted
in west Wales.

Mr Sam Evans is a consultant ophthalmologist who has been building his practice across west Wales since 2017, based at Werndale Hospital, Carmarthen. During that time he has developed long-standing relationships with community optometrists across the region, from Llanelli to Aberaeron, founded on trust, clear communication and excellent clinical outcomes.

He trained in ophthalmology in south Wales and holds formal fellowship training in oculoplastics and orbit. He has been managing complex glaucoma in west Wales since 2017. He is a pioneer of see-and-treat surgery for both cataract and oculoplastic procedures and is the only surgeon in Wales offering see-and-treat across both disciplines.

Mr Evans is also a co-founder of the Lutra Health platform, connecting community optometry directly with hospital ophthalmology through a seamless digital referral pathway.

Mr Sam Evans FRCOphth, Consultant Ophthalmologist

FRCOphth, Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists

Fellowship trained in Oculoplastics and Orbit

Managing complex glaucoma in west Wales since 2017

Consultant Ophthalmologist, Werndale Hospital, Carmarthen

Previously NHS Consultant, Hywel Dda University Health Board

GMC Registration No. 6154157

The name

Why Clir.

Clir is the Welsh word for clear. It is pronounced the same way in Welsh and English, reads naturally to both communities, and captures in a single word what every patient hopes to gain from eye surgery.

It is a deliberate nod to west Wales, where Mr Evans has worked since 2017 and where the majority of his patients live. The Welsh language is woven into the fabric of this part of the world, and the name reflects that rootedness without requiring anyone to speak Welsh to understand it.

It also works on a clinical level. Clarity is what we aim to restore. It is what good communication between clinician and patient looks like. And it is what we try to bring to every aspect of this practice, from transparent pricing to honest conversations about outcomes.

Why a brand at all?

Mr Evans has practised in west Wales since 2017, building longstanding relationships with community optometrists and caring for thousands of patients across the region. Clir Eye is not a new practice — it is a name and identity built around that existing work.

The reason behind it

Creating a brand makes it easier for optometrists to refer directly, for patients to find information, and for Mr Evans to offer services like Advice and Guidance and the see-and-treat pathway in a way that is clearly structured and easy to access. It makes it easier for optometrists to refer directly, for patients to find information, and for the Advice and Guidance and see-and-treat pathways to be clearly structured and easy to access.

Clir

Welsh · adjective

Clear. Bright. Unobscured.

Clir means clear. That clarity runs through everything we do — in how we communicate with patients, how we explain options and costs, and how we work with the colleagues who refer to us. It felt like the right word.

Services

What we treat.

Clir Eye offers four specialist disciplines, each delivered to the highest clinical standards at Werndale Hospital in Carmarthen. All services are available privately, with prompt appointments and rapid access to surgery.

Cataract & Refractive Lens Exchange

Surgical correction of cataract and age-related refractive change, including premium intraocular lens options. Available as see-and-treat: consultation and surgery in a single visit where appropriate.

Differentiator

Bilateral simultaneous surgery available

Both eyes treated in a single procedure — reducing total recovery time and the number of visits required.

Oculoplastics

Specialist surgery of the eyelids, lacrimal system and orbit. Conditions include ptosis, entropion, ectropion, blepharoplasty and lacrimal drainage disorders. See-and-treat available.

Glaucoma

Diagnosis and long-term management of glaucoma and ocular hypertension, including laser treatment and surgical intervention where indicated. Mr Evans has been managing complex glaucoma in west Wales since 2017.

Shared care pathway

Glaucoma shared care with Lutra Health

Visual fields, OCT scans and test results sent directly and securely for review. Submit an Advice & Guidance request for any patient query.

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General Ophthalmology

Comprehensive ophthalmic assessment for a wide range of presentations. An accessible, expert opinion for patients whose optometrist has identified a concern requiring specialist review.

See & Treat Cataract Surgery

Surgery without
the wait.

Mr Evans introduced see-and-treat cataract surgery in Wales in 2020, and has since performed over 1,500 cases using this model — making him the most experienced see-and-treat cataract surgeon in the country. Rather than multiple clinic visits, patients discuss their options in a relaxed telephone consultation at a time that suits them, from home, with no waiting rooms and no repeat journeys.

Surgery takes place at the same appointment as assessment, using the full range of premium and toric lenses, with transparent all-inclusive pricing. A face-to-face consultation is always available for patients who prefer it — but most, once they understand the pathway, choose the simplicity of see-and-treat.

The most efficient option of all is bilateral see-and-treat: both eyes assessed and treated in a single visit. Around 60 to 70% of eligible patients choose this option. One appointment, both eyes done, recovery underway the same day.

NHS ophthalmology

22 weeks

median wait, Wales

real-world waits closer to 2 years

Clir Eye

~2 weeks

from referral to surgery

1,500+

See & treat cases performed

60–70%

Of eligible patients choose bilateral

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Telephone consultation, at your convenience

Discuss your options from home, at a time that suits you. No waiting room, no unnecessary journey. Your questions answered at leisure before any decisions are made.

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Premium lenses, transparent pricing

The full range of premium monofocal and toric lenses is available on the see-and-treat pathway. All-inclusive pricing with no hidden costs — the price you are quoted is the price you pay.

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Bilateral surgery — both eyes in one visit

The most efficient pathway of all. Assessment and surgery on both eyes in a single appointment. One visit, both eyes done, recovery underway the same day.

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Face-to-face always available

Prefer to meet in person before surgery? A face-to-face consultation is always available. The choice is yours — the pathway adapts to what works best for you.

Our Approach

Advice you can trust.

At Clir Eye, the lens we recommend is always the one that is right for you — not the one that generates the highest fee. Our surgical fee is fixed regardless of which lens you choose, so our only consideration when advising you is your vision, your lifestyle, and your clinical needs.

No financial conflict

Our surgical fee is the same regardless of which lens you choose. The advice we give is based entirely on what suits your eyes — never on what increases the cost of your treatment.

Premium as standard

We do not offer a budget lens option. Every patient receives a premium monofocal lens as the starting point — the best standard lens available — with upgrades available based on individual need.

Transparent pricing

All costs are explained clearly before any decision is made. There are no hidden fees, no post-operative surprises, and no pressure to choose a more expensive option than you need.

Consultation Fees

See & Treat Consultation

Covers both eyes, all follow-up as required

£165

New Patient Consultation

Face to face, includes full assessment

£265

Follow-up Consultation

Existing patients

£170

Telephone Follow-up

Existing patients

£75

Surgical Packages — per eye

All packages include consultation, surgery, lens, and all post-operative care. Prices apply to both cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange.

Premium Monofocal

Our standard lens — premium quality as a baseline, not an upgrade

from £3,330

Toric Monofocal

Corrects astigmatism — recommended where clinically indicated

from £3,410

EDOF / Extended Depth of Focus

Reduced spectacle dependence for intermediate and distance vision

from £3,800

The right lens for you is determined at consultation based on your eyes, your vision goals, and your lifestyle — not on cost. Our surgical fee is fixed; any lens difference reflects the lens cost only.

Bilateral & See and Treat

Both eyes. One visit.
One decision.

Where clinically appropriate, Mr Evans offers bilateral simultaneous surgery — both eyes treated in a single procedure. Combined with the see-and-treat pathway, this can reduce the entire process from referral to recovery to just one hospital visit: assessment and surgery on the same day. Prices above are per eye.

For Optometrists

Referring to Clir Eye.

We welcome referrals from community optometrists across west Wales. All referrals are acknowledged within 24 hours, and surgery is usually completed within three to four weeks of that call.

Referral Pad

Complete your pad, scan the QR code, photograph it and submit — all from your phone in under a minute.

Submit a referral →

refer@clireye.com
Include patient details, clinical findings and urgency. Acknowledged within one working day.

Werndale Hospital

Send referrals to Werndale Hospital, Carmarthen, marked for the attention of Mr Sam Evans or Clir Eye.

Preferred Digital Pathway

Refer via Lutra Health

Lutra Health is a digital platform connecting community optometry directly with hospital ophthalmology. Referrals are triaged in real time, with faster responses and seamless communication between practice and consultant. lutrahealth.com →

Patient Feedback

What our patients say.

I was very happy with everything about my operation. I was made to feel at ease before having the surgery and given all the information I needed. The operation itself went very smoothly and was completely painless. I was well looked after afterwards and am more than happy with the results.

A.M., West Wales

Sam and his team were very friendly, knowledgeable and reassuring. I felt that I was receiving the best care, and this made me relax completely, prior to, and during my procedure. The procedure itself was very quick and painless, with Sam explaining everything to me from start to finish.

A.H., West Wales

Mr Sam Evans and staff made me feel very comfortable and put me at ease. The consultation and procedure was explained and carried out in a relaxed and informative way. I did not have to wait too long for an appointment.

J.T., West Wales

You were recommended to me by two of your former patients. And as you explained the procedure clearly to me I felt confident that you would be able to fulfil your promise.

C.L., West Wales

The whole process was very efficiently managed from the initial referral from the optician to the completed surgery and post-surgery checkup. The personal contact with the consultant and colleagues was considered important and this was appreciated.

D.H., West Wales

Took time and had understanding that I am elderly and hard of hearing too. Thank you.

M.W., West Wales

Contact

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Clinic Location

Werndale Hospital
Bancyfelin, Carmarthen
SA33 5NT

refer@clireye.com

Digital Referral

lutrahealth.com

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Specialist eye care,close to home.

A surgeon rootedin west Wales.