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Ophthalmic Surgeon Profile

Richard Lee

MBBS BSc MSc PGDipCatRef CertLRS PhD FRCOphth
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    GMC Membership Number: 6149226

❝I strive to treat patients with empathy, empower patients for their visual needs and tailor care for the best outcomes.❞

Mr Richard Lee is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in glaucoma, cataract, and general ophthalmology. He leads the Glaucoma service at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, managing all forms of adult glaucoma. Mr Lee trained at UCL and completed specialist training in the London Deanery, holding representative roles at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. He has published over 50 papers and delivered more than 25 presentations. His academic work includes an MSc with distinction from Imperial College and a PhD from UCL. He completed a glaucoma fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital and previously served as Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology at Chelsea and Westminster.

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Surgeon Experience

    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Lens Surgery
      • Cataract Surgery
      • Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)
      • Implantable Contact Lenses (ICL)
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Refractive Surgery
  • Glaucoma
  • English

† Figures inclusive of NHS and private facility treatments. Figures accurate as of 19/05/2025.

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