Ophthalmologists

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Mr Daniel Ezra is an expert consultant ophthalmic and oculoplastic surgeon based at the prestigious Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, where he is also head of the oculoplastic, orbital and lacrimal research programme. As a leading expert in his field, Mr Ezra specialises in all aspects of lacrimal and eyelid surgery, with particular expertise in functional and aesthetic surgical procedures. His skills as an oculoplastic surgeon were developed through his advanced subspecialty training at both Moorfields Eye Hospital, and as an Interface Fellow in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery, where he trained in plastic surgery, ENT surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and dermatology. His position of Honorary Lecturer at the UCL Institute of Opthalmology reflects his strong interest in education - he frequently lectures both nationally and internationally, and is actively involved in the surgical training of medical students. Mr Ezra regularly speaks at international meetings, and is widely published, with numerous papers and book chapters to his name. 

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Mr Alexander Ionides is a leading consultant ophthalmologist with expertise in laser eye surgery, small incision cataract surgery, clear lens extraction, and phakic lens implantation. Mr Ionides qualified in 1989 after his training at University College London medical school, and went on to train in ophthalmology at Great Ormond Street Hospital before joining the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in 1992.  Mr Ionides has a strong interest in research, obtaining an MD in cataract genetics and lens research at the Institute of Ophthalmology. He has published numerous papers and has contributed to research and development in both cataract and lens surgery. With a background in both research and many years of practice, Mr Ionides is considered to be one of the best laser eye surgeons in the UK, providing an exceptional level of care and expertise.  Mr Ionides holds the position of honorary senior lecturer and honorary consultant at St George's hospital, and is frequently invited to speak at meetings on both a national and international level. 

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Mr Robert Henderson is a leading consultant paediatric ophthalmic surgeon based in London, who performs complex cataract surgery in both adults and children. His research area lies in paediatric vitreoretinal conditions such as genetic eye disease. Mr Henderson is one of only three specialist vitreoretinal surgeons in the country that performs surgery in infants and neonates for retinopathy of prematurity. He is one of the only surgeons worldwide who can perform endoscopic vitreoretinal surgery. He undertook his fellowship training at the world-renowned Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne, and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. Mr Henderson has also published book chapters and is an external reviewer for several international journals.   

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Professor Adnan Tufail is a leading ophthalmologist in London, who specialises in medical retina disorders and cataract surgery in the context of retinal diseases. He is the clinical and research lead at Moorfields Eye Hospital for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). His current areas of clinical and research include novel drug and cell therapies for AMD, diabetic retinopathy and myopic degeneration, as well as a number of rare and complex retina disorders. Professor Tufail has published extensively in clinical and scientific journals and is invited to lecture widely around the world. He has been engaged in clinical research trials which become a cornerstone for treatment protocols for a number of retinal disorders such as intravitreal injection therapy.

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Mr Ulrich Meyer-Bothling is a renowned consultant ophthalmic surgeon and founding member of the Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Service in Surrey, UK. He specialises in the treatment of complex cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and refractive lens surgery, though he provides wide-ranging treatments of many ophthalmic conditions.  Mr Ulrich Meyer-Bothling originally studied in Hamburg, Germany before continuing his studies at the University of Oxford, at Yale University and at the University of Melbourne. He completed a fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, before being appointed consultant ophthalmic surgeon at Ashford and St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He provides a number of private clinics in Surrey and West London. Mr Meyer-Bothling has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in medical journals, and has been involved in a number of research projects in his field. 

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Mr Alex Shortt is a specialist in cataract surgery, corneal transplant, laser eye surgery and LASIK. He worked at Moorfields Eye Hospital for 14 years and has become an expert in these fields. Mr Shortt specialises in using stem cell transplants with patients requiring reconstruction of the eye and has performed hundreds of corneal transplants and thousands of cataract surgeries, vastly improving the quality of life for his patients. He lectures at the University College London and NIHR Biomedical Research Centre for Ophthalmology. He also actively lectures throughout Europe and has published numerous research articles. Mr Shortt has won several awards for his research work.

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Mr Niaz Islam is a leading consultant ophthalmologist surgeon in London with a particular interest in medical retina and cataract surgery.   He graduated from Guy’s and St Thomas’ Medical School, London in 1996 and trained at Moorfields Eye Hospital for eight years, including undertaking two medical retinal fellowships and as a locum consultant in 2007. He was appointed a consultant in medical retina and cataract, and education supervisor and diabetic retinal clinical lead, 2007-13. In 2012 Mr Islam was nominated for a National Macular Disease Society Award by patients for excellent service delivery and clinical care. He has published over 25 articles in peer-reviewed journals and co-authored "Crash Course in Ophthalmology". In 2016 Mr Islam was appointed as clinical lead for quality and safety at Moorfields Eye Hospital.

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With over 20 years of experience, Professor Chris Hammond is a leading surgeon treating ophthalmological diseases like myopia, squint and cataracts in adults and children. He has won several fellowships and awards including the prestigious NIHR Senior Research Fellowship in 2008 for his innovative and ground-breaking research. He currently serves as Frost Chair of Ophthalmology, King’s College London, and can be found at his private clinic or at St. Thomas' Hospital, London.

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Mr Mostafa Elgohary is an esteemed consultant ophthalmologist with significant experience in the treatment of retinal disorders and vitreoretinal surgery. His specialist interests include complex and complicated cataract surgery, macular hole repair, diabetic eye disease, vitreous haemorrhage, and retinal detatchment surgery. Mr Elgohary graduated with distinction and honours from Tanta University, Egypt, going on to train as a specialist registrar in ophthalmology on the North Thames rotation, and as a fellow in vitreoretinal surgery at the celebrated Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. Mr Elgohary is also trained in paediatric ophthalmology, through his experience at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. He is actively involved in education and research, and has presented research both nationally and internationally, while also acting as senior instructor for several courses at international ophthalmology meetings. Mr Elgohary frequently lectures at University College London for the Ophthalmology MSc course, and his research on retinal detachment and macular hole surgery has been published in several peer-reviewed articles and journals. 

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