Ophthalmologists in London

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Ms Theresa Richardson is a highly experienced ophthalmologist with over 26 years of experience, based in London. From her private clinics at the Western Eye Hospital, BMI Shirley Oaks Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital, Ms Richardson specialises in cataracts, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. At present, she is the leading ophthalmologist for eye casualties in west London and has received numerous clinical excellence awards for her work with the NHS.   Ms Richardson qualified in 1991 from the University of London with honours in medicine and surgery. She was awarded the Esther Frances Williams prize for best overall performance in her year, with more prizes won than any other student. She completed her specialist ophthalmology training at Moorfields Eye Hospital and the Western Eye Hospital, where she received a fellowship in retina conditions and uveitis. Ms Richardson has held the position of medical retina and cataract trainer at both Imperial Health Care Trust The Western Eye and Charing Cross since 2014 and has been consultant ophthalmologist at BMI Shirley Oaks Hospital since 2003.  Ms Richardson is a highly esteemed teacher of cataract surgery, with more than 26 years of training experience, having performed over 25 thousand cataracts, with a complication rate of less than 0.04 per cent. Her background in psychology ensures that her patients are not only provided with quality treatment but with quality care that is supportive and understanding of their individual needs. 

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Mr Richard Scawn is a consultant ophthalmologist, specialising in oculoplastic surgery. From his private clinics in London and Buckinghamshire, Mr Scawn provides high-quality treatments for a wide range of conditions of the eyelids, eye and periocular region, including cosmetic eyelid surgery, reconstructive eyelid surgery and watery eyes. Mr Scawn completed extensive ophthalmic and oculoplastic training in London, including four years at the prestigious Moorfields Eye Hospital. He was awarded the Keeler scholarship from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, completely a fellowship in orbital and oculo-facial plastic reconstructive surgery in San Diego, California where he learned advanced techniques in reconstructive and cosmetic eyelid surgery. He completed two further oculoplastic fellowships at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital. Alongside his clinical work, Mr Scawn is also active in oculoplastic research and has written many articles in medical journals. He is also involved in training future generations of ophthalmic and oculoplastic surgeons.

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Mr Richard Bowman is an expert consultant ophthalmic surgeon based in London, who specialises in paediatric ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology, and strabismus. He studied medicine at Cambridge University and Guy's Hospital Medical School, and later trained in ophthalmology in Cambridge, Glasgow, Moorfields Eye Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital, where he has worked since 2010. He also did an observership at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Mr Bowman is actively involved in research. He has conducted studies into cerebral visual impairment (CVI) and paediatric cataracts, and his work has been widely published.

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Dr CT Pillai is one of the most experienced laser eye surgeons in the UK, having performed more than 30,000 LASIK, LASEK and PRK procedures over a 25-year career. Dr Pillai's surgical skills and record of very low complication rates have been widely applauded in specialist journals such as Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Eye, IOVS, Optician and Cosmetic Surgery. He is the medical director and founder of Advanced Vision Care, a leading independent eye surgery clinic with a global reputation for high success rates and extensive post-surgical care. Originally qualifying from the University of Madras in 1980, Dr Pillai moved to the UK and became a fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 1990. After extensive training with internationally recognised surgeons in Greece, the UK and the USA, he became of the few surgeons in the UK to be granted a Fellowship in both Corneal and Refractive Surgery. Dr Pillai is celebrated for being one of the first surgeons in the UK to perform bilateral LASIK surgery, treating both eyes on the same day. As the medical director of Advanced Vision Care, Dr Pillai is committed to providing an impartial service that is independent from any one lens manufacturer. Over the last 15 years he has built up a unique network of ophthalmologists to provide personalised aftercare to the patient, wherever they live in the UK. Under his leadership the clinic enjoys excellent patient reviews and outstanding results - with 99% of patients achieving 20/20 vision or better.

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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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Ms Ranjit Sandhu is a respected consultant ophthalmic surgeon practising across the Greater London area, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Luton and Bedfordshire. She is a dedicated specialist, who puts her patients' needs first and offers her great experience and cutting-edge treatments including small incision cataract refractive surgery with customised multifocal lens implants for spectacle independence. A particular area of her expertise is complex cataract surgery in diabetic eye disease (diabetic retinopathy), age related macular degeneration and inflammatory eye disease (uveitis). Ms Sandhu undertook the vast majority of her postgraduate ophthalmology training at King’s College Hospital (London) and Addenbrooke’s Hospital (Cambridge) acquiring general and specialist ophthalmology experience. She obtained her postgraduate doctorate (MD) at the University of London researching ocular blood flow in retinal diseases, in particular age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease (diabetic retinopathy). She complemented her postgraduate clinical training by completing a second Fellowship in Medical Retina and Uveitis at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. She is one of the leading handful of specialists with a wealth of experience in the use of systemic immunosuppression, allowing her to optimise the control of diabetic retinopathy and uveitis, both during and after cataract surgery, leading to the best possible results. She offers laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions and various other retinal conditions. Ms Sandhu has been a sub-investigator for the international GENEVA Study Group and various other research trials and is continually evaluating emerging, evidence based novel treatment therapies for retinal disease, aspiring to achieve the best for her patients. Ms Sandhu regularly presents at both national and international conferences and has published in peer-reviewed journals. She has co-authored a chapter on Ocular Disease in an Optometry textbook. She is fluent in English and three Asian languages (Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu).

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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 Roger Wong is a consultant ophthalmic & vitreoretinal surgeon based in London and Surrey. He is an authority on diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and retinal detachment, among others, and holds the posts of Honorary Lecturer and Lead Clinician for Kings College ophthalmology students at St Thomas' Hospital. Fluent in English, Japanese and Chinese, and holding multiple degrees (see education), Mr Wong is known for his care and attention to detail and also his patient-centred approach to managing each patient's eye condition. Mr Wong has pioneered new techniques and services to treat vitreoretinal conditions which have not previously been possible, including setting up the nurse-led intravitreal injection service at Ashford & St Peter's Hospital for age related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. He is currently investigating new instruments to improve the safety and efficacy of vitreoretinal procedures such as complicated cataract surgery. He is regularly invited to speak at international conferences, and is involved with the Lifeline Express Charity's work in China, providing his professional expertise to ophthalmological departments in rural China.

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Mr Jimmy Uddin is a senior consultant ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, specialising in adnexal (oculoplastics, orbital and lacrimal) conditions. He has a deep interest in thyroid eye disease, eyelid conditions (including cosmetic), orbital and watery eye (lacrimal) surgery. He also has a large practice in children's (paediatric) adnexal ophthalmology. A Cambridge University graduate, he works in a number of top London hospitals (Moorfields Eye Hospital and St George's Hospital Medical School) and attends in his private practice at Moorfields, Upper Wimpole St and Parkside, Wimbledon. He is a member of many prestigious boards and has worked and taught nationally and internationally always with the highest degree of patient care and attention.

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