Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Ms Diana Urbaneja
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Fellowship-trained cataract and glaucoma surgery from an experienced private ophthalmologist in South Wales, with more than 5,000 procedures, now at Vision Clinic Wales, Porthcawl.
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Vision Clinic Wales · Bridgend
5,000+
cataract procedures performed
16+ yrs
years' consultant experience
English · Spanish
bilingual care
5,000+ procedures
Cataract & glaucoma care, Vision Clinic Wales
Ms Diana Urbaneja
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
About Your Surgeon
Ms Diana Urbaneja is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon in Bridgend and Cardiff, specialising in cataract and glaucoma management, including laser procedures such as selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) and complex glaucoma surgery. After graduating from medical school at the Central University of Venezuela in Caracas, she completed her ophthalmology training in Madrid, followed by three glaucoma fellowships in Barcelona, Cardiff (University Hospital of Wales) and London, the latter at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Over more than 16 years in ophthalmology, she has performed more than 5,000 cataract procedures.
She currently serves as Glaucoma Lead for Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board, where she has contributed to reduced waiting times and earlier detection for glaucoma patients. Her ongoing research into acute angle closure glaucoma using anterior segment OCT aims to help identify patients at higher risk of the disease. She is also a member of one of the largest European investigation groups for the Paul Glaucoma Implant.
5,000+
cataract procedures performed
3 fellowships
Barcelona, Cardiff, Moorfields
Private glaucoma service
in South Wales, with all diagnostic equipment on site
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Protecting sight is a long partnership. My role is to make every step feel clear, calm and unhurried.
Ms Diana Urbaneja · FEBO FICO
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Transparent Pricing
Indicative guide prices. A full written quotation is provided at your consultation. Self-pay and most major insurers welcome.
£220
Comprehensive eye assessment, diagnostics and a personalised treatment plan.
Most Requested
from £3,150
Does not include initial consultation. Price per eye, with monofocal (standard) lens. Premium & toric lens upgrade priced separately.
from £650 per eye (£950 bilateral)
A quick, drop-free laser that can lower eye pressure without daily eye drops.
Prices are a guide only and may vary with individual clinical needs. Full fees confirmed in writing before any treatment.
A Word from Ms Urbaneja
What to expect on the day, which scans are involved, and how a treatment plan is agreed together, with nothing decided without you.
Patient Reviews
“Ms Urbaneja explained my glaucoma clearly for the first time in years. Calm, precise and genuinely kind — I finally feel my sight is in safe hands.”
Verified patient · Glaucoma laser (SLT) · via Doctify
“From consultation to cataract surgery everything was calm and punctual. My vision is better than I hoped.”
Verified patient · Cataract surgery
“She monitored my pressures closely and only recommended surgery when it was genuinely needed.”
Verified patient · Glaucoma care
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Self-paying patients are equally welcome — with clear, published pricing.
Patient Resources
Clear, printable guides to take home and share with your family.
Glaucoma
Cataract
Laser
Common Questions
You can self-refer for a private consultation, or be referred by your GP or optician. If you are using private medical insurance, please check whether your policy requires a referral and arrange any pre-authorisation first.
Your consultation includes a full discussion of your symptoms and history, a thorough eye examination, and any diagnostic scans that are needed. Ms Urbaneja explains her findings clearly and agrees a treatment plan with you before any decision is made.
Glaucoma is usually a lifelong condition that needs regular monitoring, even after treatment. Ms Urbaneja agrees a review schedule with you based on your individual risk and how well treatment is controlling your eye pressure.
Timing depends on how your cataract is affecting your vision and daily life, and this is discussed at your consultation.
Yes. Ms Urbaneja is fluent in Spanish and can carry out your consultation in either English or Spanish, whichever you prefer.
Private consultations can usually be arranged promptly. Please contact our clinic team by phone or enquiry form, and we will offer you the earliest available appointment that suits your schedule across our Porthcawl or Cardiff clinics.
Yes, you are very welcome to bring recent reports, visual field analyses, or OCT scans from your local optician or optometrist. If your existing scans are current and clinically suitable, we will not need to repeat them or charge you for on-site diagnostic imaging.
Yes, for outpatient laser procedures such as Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) or YAG laser capsulotomy, same-day treatment can often be accommodated if requested in advance. Please let our team know when booking so that dedicated clinic time can be scheduled for your assessment and procedure.
Book an Appointment
Send a request and Ms Urbaneja’s secretary will confirm a convenient time for your consultation at Vision Clinic Wales, Bridgend.
Where to find us
Vision Clinic Wales
Porthcawl, CF36 3HG
State-of-the-art private glaucoma service in South Wales, with all diagnostic equipment on site and consultation completed in one visit.
Nuffield Health Cardiff Bay
Dunleavy Drive, Cardiff CF11 0SN
Consultations and cataract surgery available at the All Wales Eye Centre of Excellence.
