An initial consultation with Mr John Sharp is from £250.
Mr John Sharp
Consultant Corneal and Cataract Surgeon
BMBCh (Oxon) MA (Cantab) FRCOphth
"I enjoy the professional and kind support from staff, who give their best in caring for patients."
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I am a Consultant Ophthalmologist with particular expertise in cataract and corneal surgery, including toric and extended depth of focus intraocular lens use. I am the lead consultant for the Addenbrooke’s cataract service. I am also a surgical trainer for the East of England region and train corneal surgical fellows at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
A key feature of my practice is the time I aim to dedicate to each patient. I choose to offer longer ‘chair time’ for patients, with the intention of allowing careful listening, detailed assessment, and unhurried discussion of options. I believe this approach supports considered surgical planning, particularly for complex eyes, and helps patients take part in decisions with clarity and understanding.
I graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2004 and the University of Oxford in 2007 in medicine. I completed comprehensive ophthalmology training in Nottingham, followed by advanced subspecialist fellowship training in corneal disease in Leicester, King’s College London, and the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital. I also undertook advanced cataract surgical training at the LV Prasad Eye Institute in India, learning techniques not routinely practised in the UK, alongside in-depth study of severe corneal infections and ocular surface disease.
I am a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the Bowman Cornea Club. I am fully registered and revalidated by the General Medical Council.
I have published on safety in cataract surgery, advanced cataract techniques, and ocular surface reconstruction, as well as novel findings in corneal disease. I have been nominated for the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Annual Awards and received a You Made a Difference award for patient care.
Please note, due to offering longer appointments than average, I have chosen not to be fee-assured with insurance companies. This means that your insurer may not fully cover my fees. I encourage patients to check directly with their insurer regarding the terms of their policy.
General Medical Council Number: 6160389
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr John Sharp at Spire include:
Ophthalmology
- Cataract removal surgery
- Corneal cross-linking for keratoconus
- Dry eye syndrome
- Laser eye treatment (yag laser capsulotomy)
Other treatments
- Corneal transplant surgery
- Keratitis
- Pterygium removal surgery
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Cataract surgery
Corneal and external eye disease
Qualification and professional memberships
BMBCh (Oxon) / Oxford University / 2007
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
MA (Cantab) / University of Cambridge / 2008
Master of Arts
FRCOphth / Royal College of Ophthalmologists / 2015
Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Professional memberships
British Corneal Society (The Bowman club)
European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
General Medical Council
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Current NHS posts
Consultant ophthalmologist and lead consultant for the cataract surgery service at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Personal profile
In my spare time, I enjoy gardening and woodwork, as well as spending time with friends. I also support a charity hospital providing eye care in rural Madagascar.
Contact information
| Telephone | 01223 266 990 |
| Private secretary | Sarah Hesketh |
| Private secretary telephone | 01223 344 935 |
| Private secretary email | officemrjohnsharp@gmail.com |