Mr Luke Nicholson
Locations I work from
Insurers I work with
- Allianz
- Aviva
- AXA PPP
- Bupa
- Healix Health Services
- Vitality
- Western Provident Association (WPA)
Age ranges treated
- Adults (age 18 and above)
About Mr Luke Nicholson
| Mr Luke Nicholson is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital, specialising in medical retina conditions including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal vein occlusion. As director of the medical retina service, he leads clinical innovation and research into retinal vascular diseases, with numerous publications on imaging and treatment strategies. His training spans prestigious fellowships and academic roles at UCL and Moorfields. Known for his analytical precision and research-driven care, Mr Nicholson offers patients advanced diagnostics and tailored therapies for complex retinal disorders at Moorfields Eye Hospital. |
Qualifications / Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth)
- MD (Res)
- MBBS (Distinction)
- General Medical Council (GMC)
- European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)
- Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
Current NHS / University Post
- Director, Medical Retina Service, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Consultant Ophthalmologist in Medical Retina, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Medical training
- University College London - MD
- University of Newcastle upon Tyne - MBBS with Distinction
- UK Ophthalmology Specialist Training - CCT
Research interest / experience
- Completed MD (Res) in Retinal Vascular Diseases with University College London
- Awarded an Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology ARVO Travel Grant
- Medical Retina Clinical and Research Fellow at the Moorfields NIHR BRC (2014-2016) – Clinical Research Facility
- Medical Retina and Uveitis Clinical Fellowship, Moorfields Eye Hospital, UK (2017-2018)
- Research interest in Retinal Vein Occlusion and Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Published numerous papers on treatment for retinal vein occlusion and diabetic retinopathy and the use of retinal imaging in managing risks for future complications in retinal vascular diseases.
Languages spoken
- English
Contact Mr Luke Nicholson
Practice manager: Caroline Zihler
Last updated
3rd December 2025