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Mr Edward Lee
Consultant Ophthalmologist
PhD, BM, BCh, MA (Oxon) FRCOphth
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I am a consultant ophthalmic surgeon. I am based at the Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and I have sub-specialty expertise in the medical and surgical management of retinal diseases, and acute ophthalmology.
I studied medicine at Oxford University, where I won an Open Academic Scholarship from Brasenose College and a number of additional prizes. Since qualifying I have worked in the U.K. and New Zealand before sub-specialising with specialist fellowships at St. Thomas’ and Moorfields Eye Hospitals in London.
I am a frequent presenter at national and international ophthalmology meetings. My principal areas of research relate to improving patient outcomes following retinal surgeries.
I also have expertise in retinal gene therapies and stem cell technologies which were the subject of my PhD at the world-leading Institute of Ophthalmology.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Edward Lee at Spire include:
Ophthalmology
- Age-related macular degeneration treatment
- Cataract removal surgery
- Eyelid cyst surgery
Other treatments
- Vitreoretinal and cataract surgeries and other retinal conditions including diabetic retinopathy
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Corneal and external eye disease
Diabetic eye disease
Glaucoma treatment
Lacrimal disorders
Macular degeneration
Ophthalmology
Qualification and professional memberships
Research and publications
His research interests primarily relate to improving outcomes following retinal detachment surgeries.
Current NHS posts
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Surgeon, Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust