Mr Mfazo Hove

Mr Mfazo Hove – Consultant Ophthalmologist and Founder of Blue Fin Vision – is officially recognised in the Tatler Address Book 2026, an exclusive guide to the UK’s most respected medical specialists. His inclusion reflects Blue Fin Vision’s reputation for exceptional surgical outcomes, over 528 verified five-star Doctify reviews, and a consistently patient-centred, surgeon-led model of care.

Mr Hove’s work combines advanced Zeiss technology, published NOD data, and Harley Street standards delivered across Blue Fin Vision’s expanding network in London, Chelmsford, Hatfield and Chase Lodge Hospital. This recognition in Tatler follows his listing in the Spear’s 500 Health & Wellness Index 2025, further cementing his position among the UK’s leading eye surgeons and trusted authorities in lens replacement, cataract, and laser vision correction.

Mr Mfazo Hove is a highly skilled ophthalmic surgeon in London and Essex, specialising in intraocular and refractive surgical procedures including LASIK, LASEK, implantable ICL, and refractive lens exchange. He is the founder and director of his own eye clinic, Blue Fin Vision Clinic, which has four locations across London and one in Essex.

Mr Hove graduated with a first-class degree from the University of Liverpool in 2002, and his ophthalmology career began as a Senior House Officer in Eastbourne, before moving to St Thomas' Foundation University Hospital for further training. After receiving his MRCOphth, he spent two years at Moorfields Eye Hospital as a cataract research fellow, where his research on multifocal lenses earned him an MD. 

Mr Hove completed his registrar training on the prestigious North Thames Ophthalmology rotation, including Moorfields Eye Hospital, and later obtained his FRCOphth, CCT, and a position on the specialist register. His fellowship training at Moorfields Eye Hospital covered medical retina, cataracts, and eye casualty, and also held a locum consultant role at the hospital. In 2022, Mr Hove transitioned to full-time private practice after serving as a Consultant and Lead for Eye Casualty at Western Eye Hospital, part of Imperial College Hospital.

Mr Hove is also a Spamedica Clinical Supervisor, dedicating part of his time to training future ophthalmologists. With a certificate in laser and refractive surgery (CertLRS) obtained in 2017, Mr Hove is well-versed in LASIK, LASEK, implantable ICL, natural lens replacement (refractive lens exchange), and intraocular lens exchanges. 

Throughout his career, Mr Hove has performed over 50,000 cataract, lens replacement and laser eye surgeries, including over 25,000 in the last four years.

Mr Hove has been named a Top Recommended Advisor in the prestigious Spear's Health & Wellness Index 2025 for Opticians, Ophthalmologists & Laser Eye Surgeons. This recognition positions Mr Hove in the highest distinction tier awarded by Spears which compiles its annual index through rigorous peer review, patient testimonials and independent research into clinical excellence. The Top Recommended tier is reserved for a select few practitioners who demonstrate exceptional expertise, consistently outstanding patient outcomes and sustained leadership in their field.