Miss Sundas Maqsood

Age ranges treated

• Adult (18+)

Miss Sundas Maqsood is a Consultant Eye Surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital, specialising in corneal and anterior segment conditions. She treats a wide range of problems including ocular surface disease, keratoconus, and complex cataracts, and has extensive experience in corneal transplantation. Miss Maqsood has a special interest in eye banking and is involved in national advisory work to improve the safety and quality of donated eye tissue. Her research focuses on improving care for patients with corneal infections, nerve-related corneal disease, and complex inflammatory eye conditions, including the use of amniotic membrane grafts. Alongside her clinical work, she is involved in service development and innovation, with an interest in improving patient experience and delivering high-quality, sustainable eye care. She combines the latest clinical evidence with a thoughtful, personalised approach, helping patients feel listened to, informed, and confident in their care

Qualifications / Professional memberships

• Batchelor of Medicine and Surgery (BMBS), King Edward Medical University, Lahore.
• Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth)
• Certificate in Laser and Refractive Surgery (CertLRS), Royal College of Ophthalmologists
• General Medical Council – specialist register
• European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (ESCRS)

Current NHS / University Posts:

• Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in Cornea, External Eye Diseases and Cataract – Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust

Medical training

• King Edward Medical University, Lahore
• Ophthalmic specialist training (RCOphth) – Kent, Sussex and Surrey Deanery
• Ocular surface disease fellowship – Queen Victoria hospital, East Grinstead
• Cornea and External disease fellowship – Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.

Research interest / experience

• Corneal transplantation, including outcomes, complications, and service development
• Ocular surface disease, particularly complex dry eye pathology, inflammatory and neurotrophic corneal conditions
• Management of corneal infections and microbial keratitis
• Use of amniotic membrane grafting in ocular surface inflammatory disease
• Keratoconus and corneal ectatic disorders
• Human factors, patient safety, and simulation-based training in ophthalmic surgery
• Eye banking, ocular tissue utilisation, and optimisation of corneal graft services

Languages spoken

• English
• Hindi
• Urdu
• Punjabi