Miss Vesela Valchova

Miss Vesela Valchova is a distinguished consultant ophthalmic surgeon in Cambridge who specialises in glaucoma surgery, cataract surgery and micro-invasive glaucoma surgery, alongside laser surgery for glaucoma, dry eye, ocular surgery disease, YAG laser capsulotomy and neuroopthalmology. She privately practises at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, while her NHS base is North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. Additionally, she holds an honorary consultant research role at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where she is a principal investigator for two major glaucoma trials in the UK.

Her surgical practice is defined by breadth and precision. Miss Valchova has extensive experience in a wide range of procedures, having successfully performed over 650 cataract surgery cases and a variety of glaucoma interventions such as trabeculectomy, the implantation of tube drainage devices, and micro-invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS). She is also highly proficient in laser therapies, including selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), YAG laser peripheral iridotomy, and YAG laser capsulotomy. Her work in the field of neuro-ophthalmology further complements her glaucoma expertise, allowing her to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex ocular and neurological visual conditions.

Miss Valchova’s academic credentials include a medical degree (2001) and a PhD (2013) from the Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria. She achieved her board certification in ophthalmology in 2009 and holds a sub-specialty qualification in neuro-ophthalmology. Her career prior to joining the NHS included five years of consultant-level experience in Bulgaria, followed by over a decade of senior clinical and surgical roles across six acute NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. This international background has fostered a deeply patient-centred approach, with a focus on clear communication and collaborative treatment planning. She is multilingual, offering consultations in English, Bulgarian, Italian, and Russian, as well as Serbian.

A committed advocate for evidence-based practice, Miss Valchova maintains an active research profile. Her work has been published in scientific journals, and she continues to contribute to the advancement of ophthalmology through her research leadership in major clinical trials. She is a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the European Glaucoma Society, and the World Glaucoma Association. Her clinical reputation is marked by meticulous attention to detail and a compassionate manner, ensuring that patients receive high-quality, evidence-led care for the preservation and restoration of their vision.