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Mrs
Mrs Salwa Abugreen
Ophthalmology
English
3,274+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mrs Abugreen graduated from Tripoli University, Libya, having started her career as an Ophthalmologist in Tripoli Eye Hospital. Following that, she went to Ireland for further training at the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin. On her return to Tripoli she was awarded a scholarship to gain fellowship in UK.
Mrs Abugreen arrived to the UK in 1991 and trained at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. In order to fully establish her career in the UK, she completed eighteen months of clinical and research fellowship in Medical Retina. During this period of research, she spent part of her fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital to gain advanced training in uveitis.
Having been appointed at ELHT in 2003 with a special interest in medical retina, she set up a highly successful service for ‘Treatment of Macular Degeneration' to cover East Lancashire and part of Central Lancashire. During this time she also ran in parallel the DRS. She held the role of clinical lead for seven years until 2010. The work that was accomplished by the ELDRS team was credited by winning the PCT award in 2009. Mrs Abugreen has a special interest in research mainly in the field of ‘Age Related Macular Degeneration.' She is the principle investigator. Mrs Abugreen offers a wide range of services but not exclusively, which includes high volume of cataract surgery, glaucoma management, lid surgery, the management of diabetic and other retinal vascular disease with laser and anti-VEGF and steroid implant (ozurdex).
Academically, she has been invited for local, national, and international speaker for AMD and retinal vascular diseases. She also maintains a strong link with Diabetic UK and AMD Group. She is an external examiner and visiting lecturer to Tripoli University, Libya.
Mrs Abugreen arrived to the UK in 1991 and trained at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. In order to fully establish her career in the UK, she completed eighteen months of clinical and research fellowship in Medical Retina. During this period of research, she spent part of her fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital to gain advanced training in uveitis.
Having been appointed at ELHT in 2003 with a special interest in medical retina, she set up a highly successful service for ‘Treatment of Macular Degeneration' to cover East Lancashire and part of Central Lancashire. During this time she also ran in parallel the DRS. She held the role of clinical lead for seven years until 2010. The work that was accomplished by the ELDRS team was credited by winning the PCT award in 2009. Mrs Abugreen has a special interest in research mainly in the field of ‘Age Related Macular Degeneration.' She is the principle investigator. Mrs Abugreen offers a wide range of services but not exclusively, which includes high volume of cataract surgery, glaucoma management, lid surgery, the management of diabetic and other retinal vascular disease with laser and anti-VEGF and steroid implant (ozurdex).
Academically, she has been invited for local, national, and international speaker for AMD and retinal vascular diseases. She also maintains a strong link with Diabetic UK and AMD Group. She is an external examiner and visiting lecturer to Tripoli University, Libya.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mrs Salwa Abugreen
Education & training
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2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2020–2024 Residency · Ophthalmology
Career & appointments
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2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ophthalmology
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,454 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 296 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,160 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,087 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 120 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 12 · i10: 5
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across
DOI: 10.4121/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38948200 · cited by 38
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
DOI: 10.6383/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38990152 · cited by 52
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across
DOI: 10.1879/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39512573 · cited by 26
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2025
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2025
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2025
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
- Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · salwa.abugreen@euroclinics.example
