Mr Venkata Avadhanam

Mr Venkata Avadhanam is a consultant ophthalmologist in Bristol and Cardiff, who specialises in laser eye surgery, cataract surgery and lens replacement with intraocular lenses, alongside corneal transplant, YAG laser capsulotomy, and ICL implants. He privately practises at Optical Express Bristol and Optical Express Cardiff, while he has significant NHS experience, including clinical lead in eye emergencies.

Patients seeking care benefit from his specialist knowledge in corneal surgery, refractive surgery and complex cataract procedures, supported by extensive hands-on training including LASIK and SMILE courses delivered across the UK and Cairo, Egypt.

With twenty-nine years of clinical experience and an MB BS qualification, Mr Avadhanam has undertaken further specialist training at leading centres including Sussex Eye Hospital, Nottingham University Hospital and the University Hospital of Cardiff and Wales. He holds the Certificate in Laser and Refractive Surgery (CertLRS), demonstrating formal accreditation in vision correction technology.

Beyond clinical practice, Mr Avadhanam remains actively engaged in postgraduate education, organising and hosting cornea courses, wet lab sessions and regional teaching programmes throughout his career. His educational leadership encompasses both theoretical instruction and practical surgical training for fellow ophthalmologists.

Mr Avadhanam also has 50+ scientific papers published in prestigious journals and several textbook chapters. He is also co-editor for the world's first comprehensive textbook on the keratoprosthesis procedure, and regularly presents at international conferences.