Mr Vijay Wagh
Mr Vijay Wagh is a Consultant Ophthalmologist in Surrey, who specialises in Cataract, Oculoplastics and External Eye diseases.
Based At
NHS base
Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London
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Clinical interests
Mr Wagh has particular expertise in modern phako-emulsification cataract surgery including implantation of toric and multifocal lens implants to improve astigmatism and near vision. His special interests include oculoplastic surgery of the eyelids and surrounding structures including surgery of the tear drainage system. He also has experience in managing blepharitis and dry eyes with the most up to date treatments available. Mr Wagh welcomes referrals for: • Cataract Surgery: Micro incision cataract surgery in complex cases, phacoemulsification, laser cataract surgery; complex cataract surgery, toric and multifocal lens implants to correct astigmatism and near vision. YAG LASER Capsulotomy for after cataract. • Oculoplastic and aesthetic surgery, eyelid surgery, sacrimal (tear duct) surgery for watery eyes, minor plastic surgery procedures such as the removal of moles & skin tags and eyelid lesions, eye socket surgery. • External eye disease: dry eye and sjogren's syndrome, skin-related ocular surface problems: ocular rosacea, allergic eye disease, pterygium.
Professional Memberships
1. Royal College of Ophthalmologist, London, UK (No. 5794)2. European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery3. American Academy of Ophthalmology4. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK5. Moorfields Alumni Association, London, UK
Academic Background
M.D. in OphthalmologyMRCOphth LondonFRCS GlasgowFRCOphth LondonCertLASER London Mr Wagh is a UK trained eye surgeon (ophthalmologist) working within London/Surrey/Croydon. During his medical education, he was selected for many prestigious awards and a 3 year MD program. Mr Wagh trained in Ophthalmology in London, including Moorfields Eye Hospital before undertaking a fellowship in St Thomas' Hospital. During this period, he was actively involved in teaching medical students. His work involved pioneering research into long term outcome in laser eye surgery and corneal crosslinking. Mr Wagh has several publications in international journals and has delivered several lectures both nationally and internationally in his chosen field. He is passionate about both teaching and modern technology, incorporating his videos of operations and special imagery into his tutorials. A family man, Mr Wagh has 2 young boys that take up most of his free time. He does however find time to enjoy swimming and play badminton and cricket.
Based at
NHS base
Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London
GMC Number
Clinic Timetable
Clinical interests
Mr Wagh has particular expertise in modern phako-emulsification cataract surgery including implantation of toric and multifocal lens implants to improve astigmatism and near vision. His special interests include oculoplastic surgery of the eyelids and surrounding structures including surgery of the tear drainage system. He also has experience in managing blepharitis and dry eyes with the most up to date treatments available. Mr Wagh welcomes referrals for: • Cataract Surgery: Micro incision cataract surgery in complex cases, phacoemulsification, laser cataract surgery; complex cataract surgery, toric and multifocal lens implants to correct astigmatism and near vision. YAG LASER Capsulotomy for after cataract. • Oculoplastic and aesthetic surgery, eyelid surgery, sacrimal (tear duct) surgery for watery eyes, minor plastic surgery procedures such as the removal of moles & skin tags and eyelid lesions, eye socket surgery. • External eye disease: dry eye and sjogren's syndrome, skin-related ocular surface problems: ocular rosacea, allergic eye disease, pterygium.
Professional Memberships
1. Royal College of Ophthalmologist, London, UK (No. 5794)2. European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery3. American Academy of Ophthalmology4. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK5. Moorfields Alumni Association, London, UK
Academic Background
M.D. in OphthalmologyMRCOphth LondonFRCS GlasgowFRCOphth LondonCertLASER London Mr Wagh is a UK trained eye surgeon (ophthalmologist) working within London/Surrey/Croydon. During his medical education, he was selected for many prestigious awards and a 3 year MD program. Mr Wagh trained in Ophthalmology in London, including Moorfields Eye Hospital before undertaking a fellowship in St Thomas' Hospital. During this period, he was actively involved in teaching medical students. His work involved pioneering research into long term outcome in laser eye surgery and corneal crosslinking. Mr Wagh has several publications in international journals and has delivered several lectures both nationally and internationally in his chosen field. He is passionate about both teaching and modern technology, incorporating his videos of operations and special imagery into his tutorials. A family man, Mr Wagh has 2 young boys that take up most of his free time. He does however find time to enjoy swimming and play badminton and cricket.