
Mr Aires Lobo
Professional statement
Mr Aires Lobo is a leading consultant ophthalmic surgeon who practises in Bedford, North London and Central London. With a medical career spanning more than 20 years, he has gained highly skilled and renowned expertise in his field.
Among his numerous areas of expertise are cataract surgery, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, laser retinopexy, blepharitis, dry eye and watering eye. Furthermore, Mr Lobo ensures he uses the most up-to-date techniques and medications to provide the utmost quality ofpatient care.
He also dedicates his career to research with his research interests being targeted towards medical retina, age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. In 2011, he was nominated for the Macular Disease Society's annual Clinical Services of the Year Award, which recognises his outstanding efforts in helping to improve the quality of life in patients with macular disease.
Furthermore, as Mr Lobo continues to even further hone his skills, he also participates in the teaching of peers and auxiliary medical staff as well as GPs. What's more, he is an approved examiner of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
Clinics

The Manor Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Bedford, Church End, Biddenham, MK40 4AWMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 28 years of experience
- Consultant Ophthalmologist, BMI The Manor Hospital, Biddenham (present)
Subspecialties
- Cataract surgery
- Macular degeneration
Professional memberships
- Member of The European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)
- Fellow Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London
Education
- MSc in Leadership in Healthcare, University of Birmingham, NHS Leadership Academy (2015)
- FRCOphth The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London (2007)
Teaching posts
- He is very active in the Bedfordshire GP teaching programme and offers courses to GPs in the management of numerous eye conditions
- He is an approved examiner of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Positions in organisations
- Clinical Lead Bedfordshire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (2008)
Prizes and awards
- He was nominated in the 2011 Macular Disease Society's annual Clinical Services of the Year Award.
- He has been awarded by the Indian Academy of Paediatrics three times, placing first for anatomy, pathology and ophthalmology.
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
- Treatment of the doctor
- Treatment of the staff
- Waiting time
- Condition of facilities
- Great very professional and attentive
- Seen promptly and efficiently , Mr Lobo was very helpful and keen to improve my medical situation .
- A very pleasant, caring and wonderful surgeon.
- Helpful service and advice throughout, an excellent experience
- Amazing doctor (!) Spent time to go through everything thoroughly. I Highly Recommend him to everyone!
- Amazing doctor (!) Spent time to go through everything thoroughly. I Highly Recommend him to everyone!