Mr Stephen LashConsultant Ophthalmic Surgeon in Eastleigh
Mr Stephen Lash
BM BSc (Hons) MCOptom FRCOphth MBA
GMC: 4666945Professional statement
Mr Stephen Lash is a distinguished and highly respected consultant ophthalmic surgeon who specialises in cataract surgery, vitreous floaters, epiretinal membrane, macular hole, vitreomacular traction as well as super specialisation in the area of lens exchange. Mr Lash also specialises in YAG laser capsulotomy, dislocated lenses, scleral haptic fixation, retinal detachment, and advanced diabetic retinopathy surgery. He is currently practising at the Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital, the Optegra Eye Hospital Hampshire, Spire Southampton Hospital, and the Optegra Eye Hospital Surrey.
Mr Lash completed a BSc in ophthalmic optics at Aston University in 1993, completing his training at Essex County Hospital. Here, he was awarded a national prize (The George Wheatcroft Prize) for performance in his professional qualifying examinations. He went on to study medicine at University of Southampton medical school, and was awarded the Edith Hewitt prize for his performance in medical finals, and was twice runner up in the national Duke Elder Ophthalmology examination. Subsequently, he successfully completed further ophthalmic training at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Queen Alexandra Hospital Portsmouth as well as at The University of Southampton Eye unit.
During the last years of his surgical training, he completed an MBA at the University of Southampton and was awarded the CMI Prize for the top mark in his year. He finished his training with a Vitreoretinal Fellowship at the prestigious Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital Melbourne, Australia, before taking up his consultant post at the University of Southampton in 2010.
Mr Lash is the senior vitreoretinal surgeon at the University Hospital Southampton and former lead of this service, where he has been a consultant for over 12 years. He is also the national VR lead for Optegra where he was previously the medical director. He is a frequent speaker at national and international meetings and is passionate about teaching and training. He trains VR Fellows in his NHS post and also leads a course on lens dislocation for other consultants for the Royal College Of Ophthalmologists. He is a director of Lash Eye Care.
His book, 'Improving Surgical Skills and Outcomes: A Multi-Perspective Approach' is available to order from Amazon, here.
Mr Lash completed a BSc in ophthalmic optics at Aston University in 1993, completing his training at Essex County Hospital. Here, he was awarded a national prize (The George Wheatcroft Prize) for performance in his professional qualifying examinations. He went on to study medicine at University of Southampton medical school, and was awarded the Edith Hewitt prize for his performance in medical finals, and was twice runner up in the national Duke Elder Ophthalmology examination. Subsequently, he successfully completed further ophthalmic training at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Queen Alexandra Hospital Portsmouth as well as at The University of Southampton Eye unit.
During the last years of his surgical training, he completed an MBA at the University of Southampton and was awarded the CMI Prize for the top mark in his year. He finished his training with a Vitreoretinal Fellowship at the prestigious Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital Melbourne, Australia, before taking up his consultant post at the University of Southampton in 2010.
Mr Lash is the senior vitreoretinal surgeon at the University Hospital Southampton and former lead of this service, where he has been a consultant for over 12 years. He is also the national VR lead for Optegra where he was previously the medical director. He is a frequent speaker at national and international meetings and is passionate about teaching and training. He trains VR Fellows in his NHS post and also leads a course on lens dislocation for other consultants for the Royal College Of Ophthalmologists. He is a director of Lash Eye Care.
His book, 'Improving Surgical Skills and Outcomes: A Multi-Perspective Approach' is available to order from Amazon, here.
Clinics
Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital
Eastleigh, Winchester Rd, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2DW,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 33 years of experience
- Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Vitrectomy for floaters
- Epiretinal membrane
Professional memberships
- Fellow of Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- Member of College of Optometrists
Education
- BSc, Ophthalmic Optics, Aston University (1993)
- BM, Medicine, Southampton Medical School (1999)
Positions in organisations
- Medical Director, Optegra Eye Health Care (2019 - 2020)
- Director, Lash Eye Care (2013 - present)
Publications and conferences
- His book, 'Improving Surgical Skills and Outcomes: A Multi-Perspective Approach' is available to order from Amazon, here.
Prizes and awards
- Awarded George Wheatcroft prize for top mark in further investigative techniques national examinations, Aston University (2003)
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4666945
Reviews
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- From my first consultation to my operation to finally being discharged my experience has been wonderful. Time taken to explain every step of my operation and the friendly professionalism of all staff from Reception to nurse to anaesthetist to Mr Lash himself. The outcome was more than I could have wished for. So thankyou to all at optegra.
- I should not be surprised that my surgery was so very successful. I had been told by two NHS surgeons to only allow Mr Lash to do it as I had already had lens replacement surgery and subsequent laser treatment. I am delighted with the result.
- I was really worried about having this procedure done as I had been told that as I had already undergone lens replacement and subsequent laser treatment, this second replacement would be very difficult. I had also been told by two NHS surgeons that the only person I should trust to do it was Mr Lash. Mr Lash is very friendly and instilled such confidence. My surgery took place three months ago and I am extremely pleased with the outcome.
- First had contact many years ago when my late husband had cataract surgery with Stephen. He was very approachable and also an excellent surgeon. Just had cataracts on both eyes done at same time and treatment I received was excellent. Everything discussed prior to the surgery and Stephen called me the morning after surgery to see how I was. Although it is Stephen's profession you can tell he loves his job and makes the whole experience for his patients the best it can be. Thank you Stephen
- Stephen Lash is highly experienced and has a naturally comforting nature which makes appointments a pleasure. Both my wife and I have had very successful operations for macular hole correction and double cataracts - we highly recommend him.
- The visit to Mr Lash was all great, but the Top Doctors website appointment booking didn’t work properly and I booked directly with Tanya who is Mr Lash’s secretary.
- I was referred to Stephen to perform a Vitrectomy due to my eye floaters seriously affecting my quality of life. I had never heard of this procedure and was therefore apprehensive however, after meeting with Stephen all my concerns were allayed. He took the time to explain in detail how he would perform the procedure including some video content for clarity. His professional team took great care of me.Stephen also took the time to phone me the days after procedure.My vision is now clear.