Mr Ali Abbas

Mr Ali Abbas is a leading Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital, specialising in cataract, glaucoma management, and the treatment of dry eye and chalazion. He offers personalised care using advanced techniques including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, trabeculectomy, and drainage implants. Fluent in Arabic, Mr Abbas also provides accessible care for Arabic-speaking patients. He is also a senior educator, serving as Glaucoma Module Lead at UCL and a laser course tutor at Moorfields. Known for his collaborative approach, Mr Abbas ensures patients feel informed, respected, and confident in their treatment journey.

Qualifications / Professional memberships

• Clinical Glaucoma Fellowship, Moorfields Eye Hospital
• Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOph)
• Member - General Medical Council
• Member - British Medical Association
• Member - Medical Protection Society

Current NHS / University Posts:

• Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon - Adult Cataract and Glaucoma Specialist, commenced 2017
• Glaucoma MSc Module Lead - University College London (UCL)

Medical training

• General Ophthalmic Training - University Hospitals of Leicester and Nottingham Queens Eye and ENT Centre
• Glaucoma fellowship - Moorfields Eye Hospital 2016-2017

Research interest / experience

• Management of Adult Cataracts
• Management of Primary and Secondary Adult Glaucomas
• Management of Intraocular Pressure During Head-Down Robotic Abdominal and Pelvic Surgery

Languages spoken

• English
• Arabic