
Professor Kin Sheng LimOphthalmology in Central London
Professional statement
Professor K. Sheng Lim is an internationally renowned consultant ophthalmologist based in London specialising in glaucoma and cataract surgeries.
After qualifying from University of Leicester, he obtained his doctorate in medicine from University College London, receiving most of his general ophthalmology training at Moorfields Eye Hospital, the Western Eye Hospital, and the Royal Free Hospital. He underwent further glaucoma training at Moorfields Eye Hospital and The Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, USA. Professor Lim is a consultant, the head of ophthalmology research and the director of the KCL Frost Eye Research Department at St Thomas' Hospital.
He is also the professor of glaucoma studies (Ophthalmology) in the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine at King's College London, and has been involved in many landmarked studies in the treatment of glaucoma and is currently the principal and chief investigators of many on-going studies. He is at the forefront of his field, with clinical expertise in cutting-edge glaucoma surgeries such as iStent, Hydrus, PreserFlo (MicroSHunt), ECP laser, laser iridotomy, SLT laser, trabeculectomy, Baerveldt tube and more. He also specialises in cataract surgery, and carries out high volumes of cataract surgery each year.
After qualifying from University of Leicester, he obtained his doctorate in medicine from University College London, receiving most of his general ophthalmology training at Moorfields Eye Hospital, the Western Eye Hospital, and the Royal Free Hospital. He underwent further glaucoma training at Moorfields Eye Hospital and The Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, USA. Professor Lim is a consultant, the head of ophthalmology research and the director of the KCL Frost Eye Research Department at St Thomas' Hospital.
He is also the professor of glaucoma studies (Ophthalmology) in the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine at King's College London, and has been involved in many landmarked studies in the treatment of glaucoma and is currently the principal and chief investigators of many on-going studies. He is at the forefront of his field, with clinical expertise in cutting-edge glaucoma surgeries such as iStent, Hydrus, PreserFlo (MicroSHunt), ECP laser, laser iridotomy, SLT laser, trabeculectomy, Baerveldt tube and more. He also specialises in cataract surgery, and carries out high volumes of cataract surgery each year.
Clinics

Kersley Eye Clinic
Central London, 42 Harley St, Marylebone, W1G 9PRMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 35 years of experience
- Professor of Ophthamology (Glaucoma Studies), King's College London
Subspecialties
- Laser treatments
- Laser iridotomy
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- Medical Defense Union
Education
- MD; Doctorate in Medicine, University College London (2001)
- FRCOphth, Fellow of Royal College of Ophthalmologists (1996)
Teaching posts
- He delivers lectures on both a national and international level
- Examiner, European Board of Ophthalmology, Paris (May 2017)
Positions in organisations
- Director of Research, Ophthalmology Department, St Thomas' Hospital
- Professor in Glaucoma Studies, School of Life Course Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London (2018 - present)
Publications and conferences
- Mr Sheng Lim speaks about caring for vulnerable patients during the COVID-19 pandemic .
- Delivered over 150 invited lectures worldwide in the last 10 years. Over 70 publications.
Prizes and awards
- Research grants from charities
Languages spoken
- Chinese (mandarin)
- English
Registration number: 3489945
Reviews
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- First meeting and assessment was all done in most professional way and follow up by admin team was excellent. Feeling in very safe hands
- I’ve received truly excellent treatment and ongoing care from Professor Lim and his entire team over a number of years.
- Very efficient and professional
- Very happy with all aspects . Thank you .
- Prof. Lim knows his stuff and that was so reassuring to me. He is pragmatic & practical. I'm at ease knowing I have him managing my eyes now. Thanks Prof.
- Very knowledgable and pays attention to all qquestions patient may have
- Very knowledgable and pays attention to all qquestions patient may have