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Professor Chris HammondOphthalmology in Central London
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Professor Chris Hammond

Ophthalmology in Central London

MA MD MRCP FRCOphth
GMC: 3274394

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Expert in:
Strabismus (squint)
Paediatric ophthalmology
Cataract surgery
Glaucoma
Dry eye
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Professional statement

Professor Chris Hammond is a highly experienced ophthalmologist based in London who has over 20 years of experience. He treats ophthalmological diseases like squint, myopia, and cataracts in both adults and children. In addition, Professor Hammond is one of the leading international researchers into the genetic epidemiology of common eye diseases, including cataracts, glaucoma, myopia (short sight), dry eye disease and age-related macular degeneration.

He's won several fellowships and awards, including the prestigious NIHR Senior Research Fellowship in 2008 for his innovative and groundbreaking research. Professor Hammond currently serves as frost chair of ophthalmology at King's College London and can be found at his private clinic or St. Thomas' Hospital. He has been the frost professor of ophthalmology at King's College London and a consultant at Guy's and St Thomas' since 2011.

He was a senior registrar at St Thomas' and completed his paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital, all in London. He was appointed as a consultant at Bromley Hospitals NHS Trust in 2000. Professor Hammond has previously been training as programme director and regional adviser for the London Deanery/RCOphth and is the ophthalmology lead for the London (South) Comprehensive Local Research Network. Professor Hammond's research group is based in the department of twin research at Guy's and St Thomas' and identifies genetic variants associated with these eye conditions, looking at environmental and genetic factors and their interactions.

Clinics

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    The London Clinic Eye Centre

    Central London, 119 Harley Street, W1G 6AU

    Medical insurances accepted

    Bupa
    AXA
    AVIVA
    Cigna
    WPA
    Simply Health
    I'm paying for myself
    Allianz

Credentials

Professional experience

  • 38 years of experience
  • Frost Chair of Ophthalmology, King’s College London, St Thomas’ Hospital, London (2011 - present)
  • Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon St Thomas' Hospital (Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust)
  • NIHR Senior Research Fellow, King’s College London (Department of Twin Research & Genetic Epidemiology) St Thomas’ Hospital, London (2008 - 2013)
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Subspecialties

  • Squint
  • Paediatric ophthalmology
  • Cataract surgery
  • General ophthalmology
  • Refractive error (high myopia)
  • Children’s complex strabismus (squint)
  • Adult strabismus (squint)
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Professional memberships

  • BMA

Education

  • MD (University of London) (2000)
  • FRCOphth (Royal College of Ophthalmologists) (1993)
  • MRCP (UK) (Royal College of Physicians) (1991)
  • BM BCh (Oxford University) (1988)
  • MA (Cambridge University) (1988)
  • BA Hons (Cambridge University) (1985)
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Publications and conferences

  • Medication use and dry eye symptoms: A large, hypothesis-free, population-based study in the Netherlands Wolpert, L. E., Snieder, H., Jansonius, N. M., Utheim, T. P., Hammond, C. J. & Vehof, J., Oct 2021, In: OCULAR SURFACE. 22, p. 1-12 12 p. Research output: Contribution to journal - Article - peer-review. DOIs: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2021.06.009
  • Prevalence of electronegative electroretinograms in a healthy adult cohort Jiang, X., Bhatti, T., Tariq, A., Williams, K. M., Chow, I., Dar, T., Webster, A. R., Hysi, P. G., Hammond, C. J. & Mahroo, O. A., 19 Jul 2021, In: BMJ Open Ophthalmology. 6, 1, e000751. Research output: Contribution to journal - Article - peer-review. DOIs: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjophth-2021-000751
  • Exploratory study of the association between the severity of idiopathic intracranial hypertension and electroretinogram photopic negative response amplitude obtained using a handheld device Raharja, A., Leo, S. M., Chow, I., Indusegaran, M., Hammond, C. J., Mahroo, O. A. & Wong, S. H., May 2021, In: Life. 11, 5, 437. Research output: Contribution to journal - Article - peer-review. DOIs: https://doi.org/10.3390/life11050437
  • Genome-wide association study in almost 195,000 individuals identifies 50 previously unidentified genetic loci for eye color the 23andMe Research Team; the International Visible Trait Genetics Consortium, Mar 2021, In: Science Advances. 7, 11, abd1239. Research output: Contribution to journal - Article - peer-review. DOIs: https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abd1239
  • Self-Reported Symptoms of COVID-19, Including Symptoms Most Predictive of SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Are Heritable Williams, F. M. K., Freidin, M. B., Mangino, M., Couvreur, S., Visconti, A., Bowyer, R. C. E., Le Roy, C. I., Falchi, M., Mompeó, O., Sudre, C., Davies, R., Hammond, C., Menni, C., Steves, C. J. & Spector, T. D., 9 Feb 2021, In: TWIN RESEARCH AND HUMAN GENETICS. 23, 6, p. 316-321 6 p. Research output: Contribution to journal - Article - peer-review. DOIs: https://doi.org/10.1017/thg.2020.85
  • Association Between Medication-Taking and Refractive Error in a Large General Population-Based Cohort Patasova, K., Khawaja, A. P., Tamraz, B., Williams, K. M., Mahroo, O. A., Freidin, M., Solebo, A. L., Vehof, J., Falchi, M., Rahi, J. S., Hammond, C. J. & Hysi, P. G., 1 Feb 2021, In: Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 62, 2, p. 15 1 p., 15. Research output: Contribution to journal - Article - peer-review. DOIs: https://doi.org/10.1167/iovs.62.2.15
  • Change in the prevalence of myopia in Australian middle-aged adults across 20 years Mackey, D. A., Lingham, G., Lee, S. S. Y., Hunter, M., Wood, D., Hewitt, A. W., Mitchell, P., Taylor, H. R., Hammond, C. J. & Yazar, S., 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL OPHTHALMOLOGY. Research output: Contribution to journal - Article - peer-review. DOIs: https://doi.org/10.1111/ceo.13980
  • Associations between fetal growth trajectories and the development of myopia by 20 years of age Dyer, K. I. C., Sanfilippo, P. G., White, S. W., Guggenheim, J. A., Hammond, C. J., Newnham, J. P., Mackey, D. A. & Yazar, S., Dec 2020, In: Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. 61, 14, A1. Research output: Contribution to journal - Article - peer-review. DOIs: https://doi.org/10.1167/IOVS.61.14.26
  • Genome-wide association study of corneal biomechanical properties identifies over 200 loci providing insight into the genetic etiology of ocular diseases UK Biobank Eye and Vision Consortium, 15 Sep 2020, In: Human Molecular Genetics. 29, 18, p. 3154-3164 11 p. Research output: Contribution to journal - Article - peer-review. DOIs: https://doi.org/10.1093/hmg/ddaa155
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Prizes and awards

  • Alcon Research Institute Award (2014)
  • International Glaucoma Association Fellowship (2013)
  • Ridley Medal (2012)
  • Elizabeth Paice London Deanery Award for best teaching institution, St Thomas’ Eye Dept (2012)
  • NIHR Senior Research Fellowship (2008)
  • Awarded the prestigious NIHR Senior Research Fellowship in recognition of his ground-breaking research (2008)
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Languages spoken

  • English
Registration number: 3274394

Reviews

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  • Professor Chris Hammond, gave me an EXCELLENT CONSULTATION, AND VERY THROUGH EYE EXAMINATION. AND LOTS OF INFORMATION ETC. GOLD STAR.. ROBIN
    11 April 2025

    R.C.

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  • Very professional and made us feel completely at ease. His knowledge and understanding has helped us enormously. Thank you
    21 March 2025

    J.T.

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  • Outstanding knowledge and care from a world-expert and team.
    3 August 2024

    V.S.

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  • Excellent professional service. Thank you
    12 April 2024

    R.H.

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  • Very friendly, honest and professional
    20 October 2023

    P.O.

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  • A thoughtful and sensitive man.
    13 October 2023

    L.O.

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  • Excellent Happy with diagnosis and proposed treatment Very nice manner
    1 July 2023

    J.O.

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  • Lovely man, listened to what I had to say without interrupting, advised and recommended eye drops which helped greatly
    21 March 2022

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  • 25 October 2021

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Treatments

The doctor is expert in

Cataract surgery

Dry eye

Glaucoma

Paediatric ophthalmology

Strabismus (squint)

The doctor also specialises in:

Cataracts

Macular degeneration (AMD)

Myopia

Retina

Vision therapy

Visual impairment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Professor Chris Hammond's specialty?

Professor Chris Hammond is a consultant specialising in Ophthalmology, with extensive experience in assessing and treating patients within this field.

Which conditions and treatments does Professor Chris Hammond specialise in?

Professor Chris Hammond is a ophthalmologist who provides assessment and treatment for Glaucoma, Strabismus (squint), Dry eye, Paediatric ophthalmology and Cataract surgery. During your consultation, you will be informed of the most suitable options following a personalised evaluation.

How many years of experience does Professor Chris Hammond have?

Professor Chris Hammond has 38 years of professional experience as a consultant ophthalmologist, providing specialist assessment and treatment in this medical field.

What do patients say about Professor Chris Hammond?

Patients give a rating of 5.0 out of 5 to Professor Chris Hammond, a score considered excellent. This average is based on 26 verified patient reviews, reflecting the experience of those who have attended an appointment.

Are Professor Chris Hammond's reviews verified?

Yes. All Professor Chris Hammond's reviews come from verified patients who have attended either an in-person or an e-Consultation appointment. We use a system that ensures authenticity and prevents fake reviews. Some profiles may also display reviews from other platforms, which follow their own verification policies, with the source always clearly indicated.

Where does Professor Chris Hammond practise?

Professor Chris Hammond practises in Central London at 119 Harley Street, offering in-person care and access to services as a ophthalmologist.

How can I book an appointment with Professor Chris Hammond?

You can book an appointment with Professor Chris Hammond directly from this page by selecting the time that suits you best. Alternatively, you can call the phone number shown if you prefer personalised assistance.

Does Professor Chris Hammond see NHS patients?

Many specialists featured on Top Doctors also hold NHS positions. However, appointments arranged for Professor Chris Hammond through this platform are private, either self-pay or covered by private medical insurance.

Does Professor Chris Hammond offer private appointments?

Yes, Professor Chris Hammond offers private appointments for patients seeking flexible and direct access to a consultant ophthalmologist.

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At the moment, Professor Chris Hammond does not offer online consultations. You can book an in-person appointment from this page or call +44 02038840552. When calling, please mention that you are a Top Doctors patient.

Does Professor Chris Hammond accept insurance?

Professor Chris Hammond works with the following private medical insurance providers: Bupa, AXA, AVIVA, Cigna, WPA, Simply Health, Allianz, CS Healthcare, Vitality and The Exeter Friendly. If your insurer is not listed, you may contact the practice directly to confirm your coverage.

What is Professor Chris Hammond's availability?

Professor Chris Hammond's availability depends on the appointment slots open at any given time. On this page, you can check current availability, and if no slots are shown, you can request an appointment or contact the practice directly.

What payment methods does Professor Chris Hammond offer?

You can pay for your consultation with Professor Chris Hammond using the following methods: Self-paying.

What languages does Professor Chris Hammond speak?

Professor Chris Hammond is a ophthalmologist who offers consultations in English.

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The London Clinic Eye CentreCentral London, 119 Harley Street, W1G 6AU
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Important: The London Clinic is for ages 17 years and older. Professor Hammond has a paediatric clinic once a week, on a Monday early evening at St. Thomas' Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7EH for ages 16 years and younger. Please email [email protected] or call 020 3675 0449 for availability at this clinic location.

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