Professor Dan Lindfield
Professional 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
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
- Treatment of the doctor
- Treatment of the staff
- Waiting time
- Condition of facilities
- A very experienced surgeon and he put me totally at ease as was terrified having a cataract done. 100%
- I was put at ease by having everything that was going to happen during the procedure explained to me . I felt no discomfort at all and Professor Dan Lindfield is an excellent Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon .
- I was offered a standard lens but a friend informed me that in fact different types of lens are available. It would have been interesting to know this information although it is probable that I would not have made a different choice.
- I was very well looked after. All aspects of the surgery were clearly explained, as were the tests. On the day the friendly help from the surgical team and the supporting staff gave me great confidence in the operation. The post operation instructions were clear and unambiguous.
- LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE, If you want to be fixed, Mr Lindfield, who is a scholar and a true gentleman explained everything & put me at ease, I encourage everyone to go to Mr Lindfield, & Sir you have made life BETTER, thank you to you & your team.
- I had my eye surgery just before Christmas, it was a lovely experience ,the staff were all friendly and professional, Dan himself was charming very informative. I would highly recommend him
- My answers above give my satisfaction with Mr Lindfield’s care .
- I would highly recommend Dan to any one needing cataract surgery, it was a painless procedure and I felt in safe hands throughout.
- Faultless throughout
- Really pleased with my lens replacement treatment. First class from first consultation to final check up.