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Mr James Self

Verified Ophthalmology Southampton

Mr James Self

8 years of experience 5.0 (76 verified reviews)

7,470+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr James Self at a glance

Mr James Self is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Southampton, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 27+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Southampton, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Jay Self is a Consultant Ophthalmologist internationally recognised as an expert in General Paediatric Ophthalmology, Paediatric Cataract, Nystagmus and Ophthalmic Genetics. He is also the Associate Professor of Paediatric Ophthalmology at the University of Southampton. He is based at Southampton General Hospital and also sees private patients at South Eye Clinic in Spire Southampton Hospital.

He obtained his medical degree at the University of Southampton in 1999 followed by his PhD in Ophthalmic Genetics at the same university in 2009. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 2012. With so many years of experience in his field, Mr Self is an accomplished and experienced ophthalmologist.

Alongside his clinical work, Mr Self undertakes lots of teaching including optometrists, orthoptists and other ophthalmologists through various national and international teaching programs. He also holds a number of regional and national roles, including the following:


National lead for paediatric Ophthalmology (RCOphth)

National NIHR CSG Lead for Neuro-Ophthalmology and Paediatric Ophthalmology

Advisor to the secretary of state for health 

Section Editor for EYE Journal

Lead for Undergraduate Ophthalmology training at the University of Southampton


Mr Self also leads a paediatric research group with a particular focus on nystagmus and albinism. The group focuses on investigating novel diagnostic modalities and treatment discovery in addition to the translation of research findings into clinical services. He also produces media content for YouTube and others as part of his public engagement work.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr James Self

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Southampton (GB)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Ophthalmology
    UAB Barcelona, Southampton (GB)
  3. 2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-917360 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-29FC321D · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 201
Annual physical exam 99395 1,127
Vaccination administration 90471 2,751
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,968

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

James Self
HEADSHOT
James Self in consultation
IN OFFICE
James Self with the team
WITH TEAM
James Self at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 149s
Meet James Self

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    James Self, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5867/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39158232 · cited by 81
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    James Self, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1941/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31410034 · cited by 27
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    James Self, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1352/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30359742 · cited by 53
  4. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    James Self, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.5682/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 37821519 · cited by 71

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · Southampton · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Southampton · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.james.self@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

76 verified reviews
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4★ 1
3★ 0
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1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr James Self's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr James Self treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Ophthalmology

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does James Self specialise in?

    James Self specialises in Ophthalmology in Southampton, GB. 27 years of clinical experience.

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    James Self speaks English.

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