Mr Harry Orlans
Mr Harry Orlans is a Consultant Ophthalmologist in Hertfordshire who specialises in Cataract Surgery and Vitreoretinal Surgery
Based At
NHS base
East & North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trusts
GMC Number
7073589
Clinic Timetable
Clinical interests
Cataract Surgery: small incision phacoemulsification cataract surgery; premium monofocal, toric (astigmatism-correcting) and multifocal (presbyopia-correcting) lens implants; YAG laser posterior capsulotomy; complex cataract surgery; surgical correction of aphakia (sulcus-fixated lens implants, iris-fixated Artisan lens implants; scleral-fixated lens implants); repair/correction of previously complicated cataract surgery.
Vitreoretinal Surgery: retinal detachment repair; macular hole repair; epiretinal membrane surgery; treatment of retinal tear (laser retinopexy); management of floaters; treatment of vitreous haemorrhage; surgical management of ocular complications of diabetes; management of dislocated lenses.
General Ophthalmology: emergency eye care; change in vision; red eye; change in appearance; eye pain.
Professional Memberships
Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Member of the British & Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Academic Background
Mr Harry Orlans is a highly accomplished consultant ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon with a strong academic foundation and a commitment to clinical excellence.
He graduated from the University of Cambridge with a First Class degree in Physiology & Neuroscience, before completing his clinical studies at the University of Oxford, qualifying in 2010 with Distinction. He subsequently underwent rigorous specialist training in Ophthalmology in London, before completing prestigious sub-specialty fellowships in vitreoretinal surgery at St Thomas' and Moorfields Eye Hospitals in London. He holds a DPhil (PhD) from the University of Oxford, where his research focused on pioneering treatments for inherited retinal disorders.
Mr Orlans has been recognised for his clinical and academic work by the award of numerous prestigious prizes and grants, including the Crombie Medal and the AMO Prize from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the Ruskell Medal from the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers, the Founder's Cup from the Oxford Ophthalmological Congress, and research funding with a total value of over 1.5 million pounds from the Medical Research Council, UK.
Mr Orlans is an active contributor to clinical research and training within the fields of vitreoretinal surgery, ophthalmology and retinal science. He has authored numerous peer reviewed publications and currently serves as tutor for Ophthalmology at the University of Cambridge. He co-chairs the "VR in a Day" national vitreoretinal conference, last held in London in March 2025.
Based at
NHS base
East & North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trusts
GMC Number
7073589
Clinic Timetable
Clinical interests
Cataract Surgery: small incision phacoemulsification cataract surgery; premium monofocal, toric (astigmatism-correcting) and multifocal (presbyopia-correcting) lens implants; YAG laser posterior capsulotomy; complex cataract surgery; surgical correction of aphakia (sulcus-fixated lens implants, iris-fixated Artisan lens implants; scleral-fixated lens implants); repair/correction of previously complicated cataract surgery.
Vitreoretinal Surgery: retinal detachment repair; macular hole repair; epiretinal membrane surgery; treatment of retinal tear (laser retinopexy); management of floaters; treatment of vitreous haemorrhage; surgical management of ocular complications of diabetes; management of dislocated lenses.
General Ophthalmology: emergency eye care; change in vision; red eye; change in appearance; eye pain.
Professional Memberships
Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Member of the British & Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Academic Background
Mr Harry Orlans is a highly accomplished consultant ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon with a strong academic foundation and a commitment to clinical excellence.
He graduated from the University of Cambridge with a First Class degree in Physiology & Neuroscience, before completing his clinical studies at the University of Oxford, qualifying in 2010 with Distinction. He subsequently underwent rigorous specialist training in Ophthalmology in London, before completing prestigious sub-specialty fellowships in vitreoretinal surgery at St Thomas' and Moorfields Eye Hospitals in London. He holds a DPhil (PhD) from the University of Oxford, where his research focused on pioneering treatments for inherited retinal disorders.
Mr Orlans has been recognised for his clinical and academic work by the award of numerous prestigious prizes and grants, including the Crombie Medal and the AMO Prize from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the Ruskell Medal from the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers, the Founder's Cup from the Oxford Ophthalmological Congress, and research funding with a total value of over 1.5 million pounds from the Medical Research Council, UK.
Mr Orlans is an active contributor to clinical research and training within the fields of vitreoretinal surgery, ophthalmology and retinal science. He has authored numerous peer reviewed publications and currently serves as tutor for Ophthalmology at the University of Cambridge. He co-chairs the "VR in a Day" national vitreoretinal conference, last held in London in March 2025.