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The London Ophthalmology Centre (LondonOC)
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The London Ophthalmology Centre (LondonOC)

The London Ophthalmology Centre (LondonOC) is run by leading Consultant Ophthalmologists from major London teaching hospitals and regional centers of excellence. All of center surgeons are fully accredited specialists registered with the UK General Medical Council, and hold substantive NHS consultant posts, bringing expertise and dedication to the maintenance of vision and ophthalmology.


The London Ophthalmology Centre provides consultations with specialized and experienced surgeons who have the expertise and knowledge you would expect.

 

They only work with fully qualified substantive NHS lead consultants, so you know you are in safe hands. All of the center surgeons hold Fellowships FRCOphth with the Royal college of Ophthalmologists and are fully accredited specialists with the UK General Medical Council, with registration on the specialist register (not just the GMC general register). All consultants are sub-specialty, fellowship trained.


Offering the latest techniques in eye care diagnostics and treatments, the center houses an operating theater and diagnostic clinic, which is fully registered with the Health Care Commission. Working as a team, the center ensures a high quality comprehensive service for eye related disease.



 

 

The London Ophthalmology Center medical staff is aware of the stresses involved in having an operative procedure as important as your eye. With this in mind they strive to make the experience as comfortable as possible for all of their patients.

 

The center surgeons utilize many new and innovative techniques, many of which are not always available within the NHS, and some of which are exclusively available in the UK only at LondonOC.


All our surgeons are fully accredited Consultants, registered as specialists with the UK General Medical Council.


The field of Ophthalmology is undergoing rapid change through evidence-based research. We recognize the importance of being involved in this research as part of our commitment to providing excellence in eye care.

 

Our Ophthalmologists receive an annual funding to attend training courses and seminars throughout the world.


As part of their services, the center provides free patient seminars and CPD verifiable courses for GMPs and Opticians who are always encouraged to view our facilities and meet our team.


With their passion for eye care, investment in their team, and commitment to quality it is no wonder that The London Ophthalmology Center is fast becoming the Central hub for eye surgery in London.

 


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The London Ophthalmology Centre (LondonOC) Staff

Chief Surgeon and Director: V. Sharma MBBS BSc FRCophth

Education & Qualifications

Professional Registrations

GMC Full Specialist Registration No: 4307574 CCT in Ophthalmology

Professional Qualifications

Fellowship FRCOphth, Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London Mar 2006
Part III MRCOphth; Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London Sep 2000
Part II MRCOphth; Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London May 1999
Part I MRCOphth; Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London Sept 1998
MB BS; St.Barts.& Royal London Hospital Medical College, London June 1996
BSc. in Immunology(2.1); University College of London June 1993

Prizes & Awards

Awarded Sponsorship from Clothworker's Association and Zeneca Pharma to carry out research whilst on elective (1995) Awarded The Clothworker's Association Scholarship Prize for Intercalated BSc. Study (1992)

Career Experience

Royal Free NHS Trust, Hampstead, London Aug 2007 – Present

Royal Free and Edgware and Barnet Hopsitals
Substantive Consultant Ophthalmologist [Part-time] (9 PAs)
Lead Glaucoma Clinician and Senior Lecturer in Ophthalmology, University of London

London Ophthalmology Centre, QASMC 18-22, London, W1G 8HU Dec 2006 - Present
Consultant Ophthalmologist [Part-time] Clinical Director
• Undertake Private Glaucoma treatments, macula treatments and Cataract Surgery.

King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS Dec 2006 – July 2007
Honarary Glaucoma Clinical Fellow
• Glaucoma clinic and undertake research trial of MPLT.

Premier Facial Plastic Centre, Sarasota, Florida, USA April -Oct 2006 Visiting Oculoplastics Clinical Attachment (Dr Sumeet Bhanot MD.)

South Thames Jan 2001–Feb 2006
Specialist Registrar, Ophthalmology

Kings College Hospital, London (Mar 2005- Feb 2006)
Mr R Coakes, Mr W Aclimandos, Ms G Larkin, Mr P Hunter
o 2nd On Call 1:5, Glaucoma, Paediatrics & Strabismus, Cataract.

King’s College and St. Thomas’ Hospitals (May 2004 - Mar 2005)
Mr R Coakes (King’s) and Mr D.O’Brart (St Thomas’)
o Glaucoma ASTO (Acute Sub-speciality Training in Glaucoma); 2nd On Call 1:5.

Sussex Eye Hospital, Brighton, Sussex (Jul 2003 - Apr 2004)
Mr A Casswell, Mr P Brittan, Mr B McLeod, Ms S Vickers, Mr C Liu, Mr M Eckstein
o 2nd On Call 1:5, Vitreo-Retinal, Paediatrics & Strabismus, Anterior Segment
Queen Mary’s Sidcup, Kent (July 2002-Jan 2003)
Princess Royal Hospital, Farnborough, Kent (Feb 2003- Jun 2003)
Ms H Jackson, Mr C Hammond, Ms L Lanigan, Mr L Whitefield, Mr J Shilling, Ms H Laganowski, Mr O Kamel
o 2nd On Call 1:4, Cornea, Cataract, Oculoplastics, Medical Retina.

King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London (Jul 2001- Jun 2002)
Mr W Aclimandos, Mr P Hunter, Mr R Coakes, Ms G Larkin, Mr D McHugh
o On Call 1:5, Cornea, Medical Retina, Vitreo-retinal and Strabismus.

Kingstson Hospital, Kingston on Thames,Surrey (Jan 2001 - Jun 2001)
Mr S Horgan, Mr J Beare, Mr I Gillespie
o 2nd On Call 1:10 at St George’s Hospital, Medical Retina, Oculoplastics, Cataract.

South East Thames Mar 1999-Jan 2001
Senior House Officer, Ophthalmology Rotation
Incorporating St Thomas’ and King’s College Hospitals, Greenwich District General, and Queen Mary’s (Sidcup) Hospitals.

King’s College Hospital, London (Mar 2000 - Jan 2001)
Mr P Hunter, Mr P Riordan- Eva, Mr W Aclimandos,Miss F Robinson, Mr R Coakes, Miss G Larkin, Mr D McHugh

Greenwich District Hospital (Mar 1999 - Feb 2000)
Mr J Shilling, Miss H Laganowski, Mr T Matthews

East Surrey Hospital, Redhill, Surrey Feb 1998-Feb 1999
Senior House Officer, Ophthalmology,
Mr A Chopdar, Miss F O’Sullivan, Mr R Wilson, Mr M Spolton.

St.George’s Healthcare NHS Trust, Tooting, London Aug1997 - Jan 1998
Senior House Officer, Otolaryngology
Mrs. V. Moore-Gillon, Mr. Hinton, Mr. Knight, Consultant Otolaryngologists

Oldchurch Hospital, Romford, Essex Feb1997 - Jul 1997
Surgical House Officer
Mr. S.K. Shami, Mr. M.T. Vandal, Consultant Surgeons

Whipps Cross Hospital, Leytonstone, London Aug 1996 - Jan1997
Medical House Officer
Prof. M.R.Partridge, Dr. I.K.Barton, Dr. D.M.Levy, Consultant Physcians

Medical Profile

Surgical Experience

Clinical lead for glaucoma surgery at Royal Free NHS Trust.
Excellent general experience, and held a Glaucoma ASTO at King’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, providing vital exposure to complex cases and challenging procedures, including difficult cataract and glaucoma cases. My experience has allowed me to tailor my treatments to the needs of the local population, and I continue to provide an excellent and modern Glaucoma service for our community in North London.
Good experience in high volume cataract surgery with topical anaesthesia and micro incision phacoemulsification. I have also had experience with non penetrating glaucoma surgery and have developed an interest in new glaucoma implant devices.

Membership of Professional Organisations

Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Royal Society of Medicine
Association of Ophthalmologists
ARVO
BMA
ESCRS
MDU
Professional Development

Worlsd Glaucoma Congress , Boston , July 2009
SOE Amsterdam June 2009
Ocular blood flow, Munich, Germany, March 09
Alcon Advisory Board, London, February 2009
EGS, Munich Germany, March 2008
AAO, New Orleans, USA, Nov 2007
ESCRS, Stockholm, Sept 2007
Glaucoma and ocular bood flow, Vienna, Mar 2007
MSD Glaucoma advisory board, London, Nov 2006
ESCRS, London, Sept 2006
ARVO, Florida, May 2006
Management for Consultants, King’s College, Oct 2005
ESCRS, Lisbon, Sept 2005
ARVO, Florida, May 2005
Royal College Congress, Birmingham, May 2005
Glaucoma Consultant study day, Surrey, October 2005
MCLOSA, London, November 2003
Pathfinder, MSD, London, November 2003
Cornea and Oculoplastics course, East Grinstead, July 2003
UKSCRS satellite meeting, Birmingham, May 2003
Royal College Congress, Birmingham, May 2003
Cornea 2002, East Grinstead, Nov 2002
Role of Ischaemia in eye disease, Reykjavik, Iceland, Sept 2002
Royal College Congress, Manchester, May 2002
Uveitis course, Moorfield’s Eye Hospital, May 2002
Refractive surgery update, Manchester, May 2002
College Congress, Birmingham, May 2001
Vitreoretinal update, St Thomas’ Hospital, London, 2001
Management and Clinical Governance for doctors, King’s College Hospital, 2000


Managing Director: Samantha Reid

PA and Liason Officer: Nicola McNally

Theatre Manager: John Barber

Scrub Nurse: Elli Assenova, Shaun Roberts

Receptionist : Nicola McNally, Alex Saxena


 

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About London, United Kingdom

Cataract Eye Surgery in London, Combine treatment and travel.Vibrant and truly multicultural, London is a megalopolis of people, ideas and energy. The capital and largest city of both the United Kingdom and of England, it is also the largest city in Western Europe and the European Union. Situated on the River Thames in South-East England, Greater London has an official population of roughly 7.5 million people — although the figure of over 14 million for the city's total metropolitan area more accurately reflects London's size and importance. London is one of the great "world cities," and remains a global capital of culture, fashion, finance, politics and trade.

Districts
The name London originally referred only to the once-walled "Square Mile" of the original Roman (and later medieval) city (confusingly called the "City of London" or just "The City"). Today, London has taken on a much larger meaning to include all of the vast central parts of the modern metropolis, with the city having absorbed numerous surrounding towns and villages over the centuries. The term Greater London embraces central London together with all the outlying suburbs that lie in one continuous urban sprawl within the lower Thames valley. Though densely populated by New World standards, London retains large swathes of green parkland and open space, even within the city centre.
Greater-London consists of 32 London boroughs and the City of London that, together with the Mayor of London, form the basis for London's local government. The Mayor of London is elected by London residents and should not be confused with the Lord Mayor of the City of London. The names of several boroughs, such as Westminster or Camden, are well-known and self-explanatory, others less so, such as Hackney or Tower Hamlets.

The City and Westminster
If you ask a Londoner where the centre of London is, you are likely to get a wry smile. This is because historically London was two cities, a commercial city, and a separate government capital, Like New York and Washington, or Sydney and Canberra.
The commercial capital was the City of London. This had the dense population, and all the other pre-requisites of a medieval city: walls, a castle (the Tower of London), a cathedral (St. Pauls), a semi-independent City government, a port and a bridge across which all trade was routed so the Londoners could make money (London Bridge).
About an hour upstream (on foot or by boat) round a bend in the river was the government capital (Westminster). This had a church for crowning the monarch (Westminster Abbey) and palaces. As each palace was replaced by a better one, the previous one was used for government, first the Palace of Westminster (better known as the Houses of Parliament), then Whitehall, then Buckingham Palace. The two were linked by a road called the "Strand", old English for riverbank.
London grew, west and east. The land to the west of the City (part of the parish of Westminster) was prime farming land (Covent Garden etc.), and made good building land. The land to the east was flat, marshy and cheap, good for cheap housing and industry, and later for docks. Also the wind blows 3 days out of 4 from west to east, and the Thames (into which the sewage went) flows from west to east. So the West End was up-wind and up-market, the East End where people worked for a living. You now have a two-centre city, with the area in between known confusingly as the "West End". Except now the docks have closed, and been replaced by developments like Canary Wharf, making parts of the East End as expensive and full of offices as the City.

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Procedure: Lens Exchange with MFlex lens implants, March 09.
Result: 6/6 N5 unaided : 20/20 sight in both eyes!

"What made the London OC my choice for lens exchange surgery is that they provide a totally unique, highly professional and exceptional standard of service. From the minute I arrived for my first consultative appointment to my final post-op visit, my consultant, Mr Sharma and his team, made me feel as though my eyes and the welfare of my sight was just as incredibly important to him as it is to me. When you think about the possibility of not having sight – you can understand why this is the vital ingredient any patient must have, before they can confidently say they want to go ahead and have the surgery they really need.

The knowledge that Mr Sharma is a consultant surgeon who holds a consultant position in a London teaching Hospital and performs world class ophthalmic operations also gave me the confidence that the London OC look after the welfare of its patients with the latest technologies, bespoke lenses and techniques.

The staff at the London OC is second to none. They helped me feel relaxed and did not ask any awkward questions. Mr Sharma’s highly professional attitude paired with his down to earth method of relaying his knowledge and sense of humour, made me feel at ease about my decision to consider surgery and gave me the confidence when deciding to go ahead.

What raises the bar of excellence here is that Mr Sharma made me feel totally at ease at surgery and following the operation. He provided one to one telephone support on the days following the surgery, and examined the status of the completed procedure on a regular basis. He was always available to answer any question, however trivial, and most importantly never made me feel as though they were trivial. That means a lot.

All in all coming to the London OC has been the best decision I ever made. I have been incredibly fortunate to find such a dedicated consultant surgeon and his team to my disposal. Thank you to all the staff who have looked after me!"
Fara, London
Procedure: Multifocal Toric Implants under topical anaesthesia, May 08.
Result: 6/6 N5 unaided - 20/20 full range vision!

"For the first time in a long time I no longer needing to wear contact lenses or glasses, and certainly have great sight!
I am very pleased with the surgery and impressed with the after-care I received on my post op visits".
Mr Russell also states that he can't thank Mr Sharma enough for being so well looked after and performing such fabulous surgery,he would definately recommend the London Ophthalmology Centre to anyone needing eye surgery.
John R., London
Procedure: Cataract surgery,Multifocal implants July 08
Result: 6/6 N8 - and not forgetting the new vibrant colours now seen!

Mrs Jones was so happy and pleased with the results of her treatment she was on holiday as soon as she returned home to Spain. Mrs Jones came over to England especially to have her surgery with Mr Sharma, she had one eye operated on and the following week the other eye before flyng back to Spain.

"I should like to thank you very much for your amazing skill in restoring my eyesight to a remarkable level. Every day an improvement, and I’m beginning to paint again which I haven’t been able to do for a while. Please also convey my thanks and best wishes to the support staff involved with my treatment, particularly Mary the nurse who was so caring, and to your secretary who treats everyone with such friendliness and courtesy." As a result of having a multifocal lens implants she states that her sight is fantastic without any specs! All her treatment and surgery went very very smooth and she felt she was well informed of every procedure. She would recommend The London Ophthalmology Centre and so happy she chose us for her surgery.
Angela J., Spain
Procedure : Anti VEGF Macular degeneration treatment, Dec 08

"We come over from Italy especially to The London Ophthalmology Centre. My son was researching a lot on the internet in the London area, and found the LondonOC website to be the most useful and the most informative with regards to information about the surgeons who practice there and also the services they offer. Also, after initially contacting The London Ophthalmology Centre, we were offered a consultation straight away for the following week, in which we were extremely grateful. I was made to feel very much at ease, felt very trusting towards Mr Sharma and felt very lucky to have found this Ophthalmology Centre. My sight has improved considerably and I still come over every 4-6 weeks for my treatment. We would recommend The London Ophthalmology Centre to anyone seeking Ophthalmic advise and treatment."
Antonio, Italy
Cataract surgery with multifocal toric implant! June 08

"I am very pleased with the surgery and would recommend The London Ophthalmology Centre in every way with regards to the great care during and post op, and also after experiencing such great results!"

Elizabeth has worn glasses since the age of 12 and now no longer needs them thanks to the surgery she has had from Mr Sharma.
She claims her sight is perfect due to surgery with the Toric lens implant. She would now like to have her other eye done.
Elizabeth, London
Multifocal lens implants with topical anaesthesia Sept 08

Results: 6/6 N5 unaided- perfect result!
After having cataract operation on both eyes Mr Costa is impressed with Mr Sharma and the London Ophthalmology Centre as he states he received the best care with his surgery and post op visits as well as great results.
His sight is now much improved, before surgery was very blurry but can see very well now. He states " I am very happy with the way that I fully understood the procedures of cataract surgery before going into theatre which put me at ease,and I also felt I was very well looked after.

All in all he was very impressed with Mr Sharma and would definatly recommend". "The results I am experiencing are great!"
J. Costa, London
Procedure: Microincision phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia

Result: 6/6 unaided

"My long sighted vision is now very good. I am very pleased with the way I was treated at Londonoc and would not have any complaints at all.
I would recommend them totally and are very very impressed not only with surgery (Mr Saeed is a professional master!) but also with the after care I received and being made to feel very comfortable and welcome!"
A.Creighton; Highcliffe, Sept 08
Procedure: Cataract with Multifocal Lens Surgery
Result: 6/5 N5 No Specs and Perfect Sight
Comments: I would definitely recommend LondonOC to friends & family- no hesitation at all! I have no suggestions for improvements to the clinic, just praise- as the service was so good!
Mr. J. Brady, Wiltshire
Procedure: Cataract Surgery
Comments: I was very impressed - it all went so smoothly and I will definitely recommend LondonOC to family and friends. There is one point I would like to mention- I was amazed that I had (no injections and) NO pain what so ever- during, after surgery or in recovery period. I could see better minutes after the operation, and my vision in this eye is still perfect one year on. I will require the same operation for the other eye in the future and will be definitely coming back to LondonOC.
Ms. P. Newton, Herts
Procedure: Cataract Surgery
Comments: Very impressed with the surgeon and service. LondonOC looked after my needs and I now have perfect vision in both eyes.
Dr. N Kamdar, London
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