An initial consultation with Ms Rubina Rahman is from £220.
Ms Rubina Rahman
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreo-retinal Surgeon
MBBS, FRCOphth, FRCS (Edin), PGDip
Specialises in
- Cataract removal surgery
- Refractive lens exchange surgery undergoing cataract surgery
- Glaucoma treatment
- Vitreo-retinal disorders
Languages spoken
English, Urdu
I have over 30 years' experience working as an Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Cataract and Vitreo-retinal surgery. I completed specialty training in Ophthalmology at Oxford Eye Hospital followed by a fellowship in Vitreo-retinal surgery.
I offer monofocal and premium lens (multifocal lenses) to patients undergoing cataract surgery.
Cataract is an inevitable consequence of vitrectomy surgery, I offer patients combined cataract and vitrectomy surgery for various retinal conditions especially macular hole, epiretinal membrane and persistent floaters, thus saving patients from a second operation following vitrectomy.
Currently I am one of a few retinal surgeons, offering the smallest gauge vitrectomy available (27 Gauge,0.4 mm port size) which is completely suture less and allows quicker visual rehabilitation.
I have pioneered various techniques in Vitreo-retinal surgery including combined Phacovitrectomy, non-posturing macular hole surgery and use of Chandelier illumination for retinal detachment surgery. I rigorously perform outcome audits on my surgery to maintain an above average success rate.
I regularly present my research in national and international conferences. I have published 37 papers on various topics in general ophthalmology as well as Vitreo-retinal surgery.
I specialise in diabetic eye disease, flashes and floaters, laser to retinal tear retinal detachment, vitrectomy surgery and vitrectomy for floaters.
General Medical Council Number: 4146685
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Ms Rubina Rahman at Spire include:
Ophthalmology
- Age-related macular degeneration treatment
- Cataract removal surgery
- Eyelid cyst surgery
- Eyelid ptosis
- Glaucoma treatment
- Yag laser capsulotomy
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Additional information
Qualification and professional memberships
FRCS (Edin) / Edinburgh / 1992
Royal College of surgeons in Edinburgh
FRCOphth / London / 1995
Royal College of Ophthalmologists
PGDip in Cataract and Refractive surgery / University of Ulster / 2016
Post Graduate Diploma
Professional memberships
Fellow of Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
Member of British and Eire Society of Vitreoretinal Surgeons
Member of UK and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons UKISCRS
Member of European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons ESCRS
Professional leadership
Clinical excellence awards: I have seven CE points awarded by CHFT.
I am currently a member of the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) at Spire Elland Hospital. Previously I have been clinic lead for the Ophthalmology department at Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust. Presently I am working with Local Optical Society and CCG to improve eye care services in the region.
I have represented Ophthalmology on the Medical advisory committee at Spire Elland Hospital since 2002.
I have served as clinical lead for Vitreo-retinal surgery, audit lead, CCG lead and educational supervisor in Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS trust.
Current NHS posts
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Personal profile
I enjoy travelling and spending time with my family.
I can also speak three languages; English, Pushto and Urdu.
Financial interests
Contact information
| Telephone | Spire Elland 01422 324 069 for self-pay or 01422 324 020 for insured enquiries. |
| rubina.rahman@nhs.net | |
| Website | http://www.bettervision.me.uk/ |
| Private secretary | Julie Duffy |