Biography
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Mr Harry Roberts
MBChB MSc PGCertMEd MD FRCOphthCertLRS
Mr Roberts’ Specialisms
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Cataract surgery including toric intraocular lens implants for astigmatism and multifocal lens implants, complex cataract surgery
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Laser refractive surgery (LASIK, LASEK)
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Refractive lens exchange
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Corneal transplantation (DMEK, DSAEK, DALK, PK)
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Keratoconus
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Corneal Collagen Cross-linking
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Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy
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Pterygium
Qualifications, Training and Experience:
Harry Roberts PGCertMEd MSc MD FRCOphth CertLRS is a consultant eye surgeon at The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. He specialises in complex cataract & premium lens replacement surgery, corneal transplantation and laser eye surgery.
Mr Roberts is actively engaged in research and was awarded a doctorate (MD) from King’s College London for conducting the first major randomised controlled trial on femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery at St Thomas’ Hospital, London. He has published more than 40 papers in high impact peer reviewed scientific journals including the American and British Journals of Ophthalmology and has authored an ophthalmology textbook. He has spoken at many international meetings, where his research has been recognised with more than 10 national or international prizes including from the European and UK & Ireland Societies for Cataract and Refractive Surgery. In particular, he was awarded the 2019 NIHR/RCOphth Researcher of the year.
Following completion of his ophthalmic specialist training on the Cambridge rotation, he undertook two further prestigious specialist fellowships at Southend University Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital. During this time, he performed corneal transplant surgery on some of the most complicated patients in the UK.
Positions held:
Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital
Specialty Lead for Ophthalmology, University of Exeter Medical School
Royal College of Ophthalmologists Skills Faculty
A few words from Mr Roberts…
My comprehensive training and experience underpins the bespoke service I offer. As a specialist in cataract, refractive and corneal surgery, the techniques I have developed complement each other to give my patients the very best outcomes with the most suitable approach for their requirements.
I know just how individual decisions relating to our eyesight are and I am regularly praised by my patients for supporting them every step of the way through their tailored treatment. Nothing gives me the same satisfaction as a patient delighted with their outcome.
