An initial consultation with Miss Nardine Menassa is from £200.
Miss Nardine Menassa
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
MD, FRCOphth
Specialises in
- Cataract removal surgery including: Premium, Toric and Trifocal lens implants.
- Corneal surgery including: Lamellar and endothelial corneal transplants.
- Ocular surface disease, including: Dry eye disease and blepharitis.
- YAG laser capsulotomy.
Languages spoken
Arabic, English, German
I am a consultant ophthalmic surgeon with a special interest in cataract, corneal, and ocular surface surgery. My NHS practice is based at St. Paul’s Eye Unit, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, where I serve as the clinical lead for cataract services.
I have a particular interest in cataract surgery and premium intraocular lens (IOL) implants. I am committed to providing a personalised approach, carefully selecting the IOL that best suits each patient’s visual requirements and ocular health. I introduced the toric IOL pathway at St. Paul’s Eye Unit to help ensure patients achieve the best possible visual outcomes after cataract surgery.
I am also passionate about corneal surgery and routinely perform both lamellar and full-thickness corneal transplants, including DMEK and DSAEK endothelial grafts, in one of the busiest corneal units in the UK. I have a strong interest in managing keratoconus with treatments such as corneal collagen crosslinking, as well as caring for patients with inflammatory and autoimmune conditions affecting the ocular surface. These include dry eye disease, blepharitis, allergic eye conditions, and mucous membrane pemphigoid.
In my clinical practice, I always take time to understand my patients and prioritise their individual needs. My patients often comment on my excellent communication skills and appreciate that I listen carefully and ensure treatment plans are tailored to what is best for them.
In addition to my clinical role, I am an honorary senior clinical lecturer at the University of Liverpool. I train and supervise medical students and act as an academic advisor at the School of Medicine.
I take great pride in training resident doctors and post-training subspecialty fellows from both the UK and overseas, including Italy and Australia, to become specialised cataract, corneal, and ocular surface surgeons.
I also have a personal interest in research and was awarded a Medical Doctorate (MD) with great honours from the University of Heidelberg, Germany. I am currently involved as an investigator in collaborative research with the University of Liverpool. Our team has been awarded a £2.1 million MRC grant to develop a corneal cell bandage for patients with persistent corneal epithelial defects.
I am a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth) and currently sit on the Council of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. I also serve as the Regional Representative at the RCO and as the North-West representative on the Ocular Tissue Advisory Group (OTAG).
In addition, I am a member of the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society (TFOS), the Bowman Corneal Society, and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
General Medical Council Number: 7117469
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Miss Nardine Menassa at Spire include:
Other treatments
- Allergic eye disease
- Blepharitis and meibomian gland dysfunction
- Cataract surgery
- Corneal dystrophies
- Corneal infection and inflammation
- Corneal transplant surgery including full thickness transplant (PKF), deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK), DMEK and DSAEK endothelial keratoplasty
- Dry eye disease
- Keratoconus
- Mucous membrane pemphigoid
- Ocular surface disease (OSD)
- Premium intraocular lens implants (IOLs) including trifocal, extended depth of focus (EDOF), spiral galaxy, toric
- YAG laser capsulotomy
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Corneal and external eye disease
Eyes
Qualification and professional memberships
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) / General Medical Council (GMC) / 2019
Accomplishment of Ophthalmology Specialist Training and Entry onto Specialist Register
FRCOphth / Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London / 2017
Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
MD, magna cum laude / Faculty of Medicine, Ruprecht Karls University, Heidelberg, Germany / 2010
Doctor of medicine
State Examination Medicine / Faculty of Medicine, Ruprecht Karls University, Heidelberg, Germany / 2009
Medical Qualification
Professional memberships
Council Member of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Ocular Tissue Advisory Group
Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society
The Bowman Club
Current NHS posts
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, St Paul’s Eye Unit, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, University of Liverpool
North West Representative for the Ocular Tissue Advisory Group
Royal College of Ophthalmologists’ Regional Advisor for Merseyside
Personal profile
When not at work, I like travelling, cooking and spending quality time with my family.
Contact information
| Telephone | 0151 522 1881 |
| Private secretary email | pauline.lybert@spirehealthcare.com |