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Consultant interview - Miss Branka Marjanovic

Marjanovic, Branka

Miss Branka Marjanovic is a leading consultant ophthalmic and oculoplastic surgeon based at the Moorfields Eye Hospital in London where she also has a divisional directorship role. Her private practice is based at the Moorfields Private Eye Hospital at the City Road/Bath Street and Harrow Northwick Park.

What are your areas of expertise?

As an oculoplastic surgeon my speciality interests cover all aspects of oculoplastic surgery.

This includes a range of procedures for correction of ptosis, upper lid blepharoplasty, treatment and precision removal of benign and malignant peri ocular lesions, lacrimal procedures for watery eyes ranging from punctoplasty to endonasal DCR, surgery for augmentation of entropion and ectropion as well as trauma management and reconstruction.

In collaboration with my wonderful private team I have developed a specialist Advanced Dry Eye Clinics which as a subsection of private practice delivering bespoke approach to patients with blepharitis, as well as other causes of dry and watery eyes.

I provide botulinum toxin treatments in pathological conditions such as facial dystonias (blepharospasms, hemifacial spasms) and in cosmetic practice for fine lines and wrinkles.

Before we end this topic I also wanted to highlight my specialist interest in early diagnosis and treatment of thyroid eye disease and advanced techniques for facial palsy rejuvenation.

Why do patients come to see you?

My subspecialty in Oculoplastic Surgery means I can address patients’ clinical symptoms as well as their aesthetic concerns. With all of my patients I make sure they get as much information as they need and they have full confidence in the medical treatment they receive.

Are you involved in ophthalmic research projects?

I have contributed research to a range of medical journals on topics including treatment of fibrosclerosing orbital inflammatory disease, concerns regarding hypersensitivity to gold weight upper-eyelid implants, protocols on intravenous methylprednisolone in Thyroid Eye Disease, and others. I and my team have recently completed updating guidelines on the treatment of complication following hyaluronic filler use in facial area.

I am a member of various prestigious ophthalmic organisations, including the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the British Oculoplastic Surgery Society, Society of Thyroid Eye Disease, the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Worshipful Societies of Apothecaries and Spectacle Makers.

Are you a teaching consultant?

I have been teaching throughout my career, spanning over 20 years. I am a clinical tutor and have held the post of Education Supervisor for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists; I lecture at the University College London (UCL) MSc Ophthalmology Programme.