Mr Jack GormleyConsultant Ophthalmic Surgeon in Wetherby
Mr Jack Gormley
MBChB(Hons) FRCOphth CertLRS PGCertMedED PGDip
GMC: 7039547Professional statement
Mr Jack Gormley is a distinguished consultant ophthalmic surgeon based in West Yorkshire. He is renowned for his expertise in cataract, refractive, and laser eye surgery and additionally specialises in corneal surface disease, dry eye and corneal transplantation.
Mr Gormley qualified in medicine in 2009 at the University of Leeds, graduating with honours and receiving the West Riding Prize for his exceptional academic performance. Following this, he dedicated eight years to specialised ophthalmology training, including a clinical research fellowship in diabetic retinopathy and cerebral malaria at the Department of Eye and Vision, Blantyre, Malawi. He was appointed as a fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 2017 and has additionally gained certification in laser refractive surgery and a diploma in cataract and refractive surgery. Mr Gormley also completed a prestigious year-long fellowship in corneal and refractive surgery at St Thomas’ Hospital in London, the historic birthplace of modern cataract surgery. He has served as a consultant ophthalmologist at York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust since 2020, where he additionally leads the corneal and refractive surgery service. Mr Gormley sees private patients at the esteemed Custom Vision Clinic near Wetherby, West Yorkshire, a revered centre for excellence in ophthalmic care.
At his NHS base, Mr Gormley has introduced groundbreaking techniques such as DMEK for corneal transplantation, providing rapid visual recovery to patients with corneal diseases. He has also established a world class refractive laser service, partnering with St James’s Laser Vision in Leeds to enhance patient care across the region. To date, Mr Gormley has successfully performed many thousands of cataract, laser eye, and refractive procedures.
Additional to his clinical responsibilities, Mr Gormley is a dedicated educator who is actively involved in teaching and training fellow surgeons and doctors and has undertaken post-graduate certification in medical education. He is an appointed tutor for the University of Ulster's postgraduate diploma course in cataract and refractive surgery and is also a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists' esteemed Microsurgical Skills Teaching Faculty. Mr Gormley has produced numerous academic publications which appear in peer-reviewed journals and has presented his research internationally, gaining recognition within the global ophthalmology community. He is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Mr Gormley qualified in medicine in 2009 at the University of Leeds, graduating with honours and receiving the West Riding Prize for his exceptional academic performance. Following this, he dedicated eight years to specialised ophthalmology training, including a clinical research fellowship in diabetic retinopathy and cerebral malaria at the Department of Eye and Vision, Blantyre, Malawi. He was appointed as a fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 2017 and has additionally gained certification in laser refractive surgery and a diploma in cataract and refractive surgery. Mr Gormley also completed a prestigious year-long fellowship in corneal and refractive surgery at St Thomas’ Hospital in London, the historic birthplace of modern cataract surgery. He has served as a consultant ophthalmologist at York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust since 2020, where he additionally leads the corneal and refractive surgery service. Mr Gormley sees private patients at the esteemed Custom Vision Clinic near Wetherby, West Yorkshire, a revered centre for excellence in ophthalmic care.
At his NHS base, Mr Gormley has introduced groundbreaking techniques such as DMEK for corneal transplantation, providing rapid visual recovery to patients with corneal diseases. He has also established a world class refractive laser service, partnering with St James’s Laser Vision in Leeds to enhance patient care across the region. To date, Mr Gormley has successfully performed many thousands of cataract, laser eye, and refractive procedures.
Additional to his clinical responsibilities, Mr Gormley is a dedicated educator who is actively involved in teaching and training fellow surgeons and doctors and has undertaken post-graduate certification in medical education. He is an appointed tutor for the University of Ulster's postgraduate diploma course in cataract and refractive surgery and is also a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists' esteemed Microsurgical Skills Teaching Faculty. Mr Gormley has produced numerous academic publications which appear in peer-reviewed journals and has presented his research internationally, gaining recognition within the global ophthalmology community. He is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Clinics
Custom Vision Clinic
Wetherby, Bowcliffe Hall, Bramham, Wetherby, LS23 6LPMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 17 years of experience
- Consultant ophthalmologist, Custom Vision Clinic (2020 - present)
Subspecialties
- Cataract surgery
- Cornea
Professional memberships
- Member, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Member, European society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Education
- MBChB (Hons), Bachelor of medicine, Bachelor of surgery, Honours, University of Leeds (2009)
- Clinical research fellowship, Diabetic retinopathy and cerebral malaria, University of Liverpool, Malawi-Wellcome Trust, Blantyre, Malawi (2015 - 2016)
Teaching posts
- Tutor, Postgraduate diploma in cataract and refractive surgery, University of Ulster (2022 - present)
- Faculty member, Microsurgical Skills Teaching Faculty, Royal College of Ophthalmologists (present)
Positions in organisations
- Lead of corneal and refractive surgery, York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (present)
- Trainee group representative for Yorkshire, Royal College of Ophthalmologists (2017 - 2019)
Publications and conferences
- You can see some of Mr Gormley's academic work on ResearchGate.
Prizes and awards
- West Riding Prize, University of Leeds (2009)
- Ethicon Foundation Fund Award, Royal College of Ophthalmologists (2016)
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 7039547
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- Everything was perfect, description of treatment, check ups, even the surgery was a breeze. They talk you through every step and make you feel so at ease. Highly recommend Jack and his team at Customvision
- Professional in every way, nothing is too much trouble an asset to your practice
- Jack was exemplary - first rate in every way and at every stage. I really appreciated the clear way everything, including during surgery, was explained and I felt absolutely comfortable and confident throughout. Follow-up care was also fantastic. An outstanding surgeon.
- Mr Gormley is one of those consultants you can only dream of. Everything about him gives you confidence. He is a master in every aspect of his work. I cannot praise him to highly. Keith Pringle
- Yes an awesome professional Cannot recommend highly enough