Mr Neil Rowson
Ophthalmologist
MB ChB, DO, FRCS, FRCOphth
Specialises in
I qualified from Leeds Medical School in 1982. I trained in Ophthalmology at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, and Birmingham Eye Hospital. I held specialist Fellowship posts in Oculoplastic, Lacrimal and Orbital surgery at Moorfields and at the Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, before taking up my NHS post in 1997.
Since then I have developed a busy, well equiped private practice specialising in small incision cataract surgery, oculoplastic and lacrimal surgery, including cosmetic lid surgery.
I am a Fellow of the Royal College of ophthalmologists, a member of the British Oculoplastic Surgical Society and a member of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and; Reconstructive Surgeons. I am also the Vice President of the Ophthalmology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine.
Research Interest: Acquired lacrimal drainage obstruction in patients on chemotherapy.
I am available Mondays, Thursdays and Friday mornings.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Neil Rowson at Spire include:
Ophthalmology
- Cataract removal surgery
- Eyelid cyst surgery
- Eyelid surgery or eyebag removal (blepharoplasty)
- Laser eye treatment (yag laser capsulotomy)
- Age-related macular degeneration treatment
- Cancer tests
- Chalzion (inner eyelid cyst) removal
- Glaucoma treatment
- Treatment for malignant skin cancer
- Scar revision
Other treatments
Cosmetic Surgery: Eyeslids, Cataract surgery, Oculoplastic surgery, Lacrimal disorders. Trabeculectomy Punctoplasty Pteryguim Correction of ptosis Dacryocysto-rhinostomy.
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital is only able to provide Covid-19 tests to patients undergoing surgery at our hospital. Covid-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Lacrimal disorders
Oculoplastic surgery
Eyes
Paediatric ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Glaucoma treatment
Macular degeneration
Refractive surgery
Squint surgery
Vitreo-retinal surgery
Retinal disease
Special clinical interests: Cosmetic eyelid surgery.
Qualification and professional memberships
Professional memberships
Royal College of Ophthalmologists
European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine
British Oculoplastic Surgical Society
Research and publications
Acquired lacrimal drainage obstruction in patients on chemotherapy
Current NHS posts
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.
Personal profile
I live with my wife and four children in Tunbridge Wells. Aside from my professional interests I am an avid reader, have run several marathons and am a keen sailor and fencer.
Financial interests
Contact information
| Telephone | 01892 741 150 |
| Private secretary | Maura Smith |
| Private secretary telephone | 01892 740789 |
| Private secretary fax | 01892 740 791 |
| Private secretary email | secretary@seesltd.co.uk |