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Professor Dan Lindfield
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BM MRCOphth PGCME FRCOphth
GMC: 6100334Professional statement
Mr Dan Lindfield is a multi-award-winning consultant ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon in Guildford and Farnham who specialises in cataracts, glaucoma surgery, including laser therapies for glaucoma, such as SLT, trabeculectomy, and minimally-invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS).
Mr Lindfield qualified in medicine at the University of Southampton Medical School in 2004 before going on to complete specialist training in hospitals throughout Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire and London. This included work at three teaching hospitals and a glaucoma surgical fellowship at St Thomas' Hospital in London, giving him a wealth of invaluable experience in treating a range of ophthalmological conditions. He was appointed consultant ophthalmologist in 2013 and fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in the same year. Mr Lindfield currently sees private patients at Farnham Eye Care and Guildford Eye Care, which is based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital.
Mr Lindfield has a passion for training the next generation of ophthalmologists and is a training programme director for Health Education England (HEE) and is responsible for teaching trainee eye surgeons across Kent, Surrey, and Sussex. He is also regarded as an expert trainer in cataract surgery.
Mr Lindfield has an extensive portfolio of research and academic work which is published in leading peer-reviewed journals. His research and surgical achievements have won many prizes, both nationally and internationally. Notably, he was twice ranked amongst the world’s best ophthalmologists, both in 2018 and 2017.
Clinics
Farnham Eye Care
Farnham, 1 The Hart, GU9 7EBMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 22 years of experience
- Consultant ophthalmologist, Optegra Eye Hospital, Surrey (2015 - present)
Subspecialties
- Cataracts
- Cataract surgery
Professional memberships
- Fellow, Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- Member, General Medical Council
Education
- BM Medicine (Clinical Distinction) University of Southampton Medical School (2004)
- MRCOphth, Royal College of Ophthalmologists (2006)
Teaching posts
- Training programme director, Higher Education, Kent, Surrey and Sussex (present)
- Honorary Visiting Professor of Ophthalmology - City St Georges University of London, 2025 - present
Positions in organisations
- President, Southern Ophthalmological Society (2016 - 2017)
Publications and conferences
- You can read some of Mr Lindfield's academic publications on ResearchGate.
Prizes and awards
- Mr Lindfield was named one of the "Top 100 Ophthalmologists in the World" (2018)
- Mr Lindfield was named as one of 50 worldwide "Rising Stars" in Ophthalmology (2017)
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 6100334
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- Excellent .
- I always look forward to my check up with Professor Lindfield. It is always very thorough and professional. He is also very kind and reassuring.
- 5 Stars under all heads. I have great confidence in Prof Lindfield and willingly travel some distance to Farnham for consultations and treatment. All the 5 stars result from the reassuring and friendly/kindly treatment I receive under each head. I have been going to him for many years now and am never in doubt that he is right on top of my needs.
- I have been treated by Professor Lindfield for many years and have always found him extremely competent, professional and caring. He takes time to explain test results and bases his recommendations on his long experience and current literature. All of his team are friendly and any changes in vision are comprehensively and professionally evaluated. His new clinic is light and spacious and equipment up to date. I would, and do, recommend him to friends.
- An incredible experience from first contacting the practice to make my initial appointment to the post op follow up and after care. Prof Lindfield gave good honest advice when selecting the IOL suitable for me and my lifestyle, I am extremely pleased with my outcome and have recommended Prof to other friends.
- After a serious accident Dan has been nothing short of incredible. His knowledge, expertise, reassurance and genuine care have helped save and preserve my sight. Throughout an incredibly difficult journey, he has been compassionate, honest and supportive. I will always be grateful for everything he has done for me and cannot recommend him highly enough.
- Excellent Specialist, Friendly, understanding and brilliant in his field. More than happy to be Professor Lindfield's pateient.
- Professor Lindfield is always very professional and friendly answering all the questions raised.
- Very happy with Professor Lindfield who is monitoring the condition of my slightly damaged good eye at 6 monthly intervals following loss of the other as a result of a retinal vein occlusion. He is very easy to talk to and explains my condition in understandable and realistic terms which inspires confidence. He understands my concerns and addresses them directly. I have a great deal of confidence that I am getting the best possible service.