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Mr Romesh Angunawela
👤 12 years of experience
5,223+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Modern cataract surgery allows correction of shortsight, longsight, and astigmatism, and can provide distance and reading vision without the need for glasses. Your conversation with your surgeon should ask how these issues will be addressed, how familiar they are with advanced technology lenses, and what will be done if a perfect outcome isn't achieved. You should also be aware that all UK health insurers only cover the most basic type of monofocal lens implant which matches what is available in the NHS and not more advanced lens types.
Delivering exceptional outcomes requires surgeons that are familiar with advanced technology lens implants in clinics that are backed up by state of the art technology that allows exacting precision. An ability to enhance visual outcomes by laser is also essential to be able to deliver exceptional results. Mr Angunawela uses the latest lens technologies including Rayner Galaxy, Alcon Panoptix, Hanita Intensity and BVI Serenity lenses in 90% of his patients. The OCL Vision clinic was awarded Best in Healthcare Outcomes in the prestigious Laing Buisson Awards 2024.
Mr Romesh Angunawela is a Director and Co-Founder of OCL Vision and Consultant Eye Surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Romesh specialises in vision correction through laser eye surgery, cataract surgery, lens replacement and corneal transplantation.
OCL Vision has established itself as the premier private eye clinic in London and has invested in the most advanced technologies including AI based lens biometry, Zeiss Callisto intraoperative astigmatism guidance, laser cataract surgery and advanced vision correction laser.
Mr Angunawela was peer voted as one of the top 10 cataract surgeons in the UK in 2018. He has been recommended in Spear's 500 as one of the top 10 eye surgeons in the UK for the last 4 years, and is an internationally acknowledged expert in vision correction. He has won 28 international and national awards, including the National Patient Safety Award.
He was awarded a doctorate from the University of London for his thesis on corneal healing after laser surgery, and has published over 55 research papers. In 2023, he completed the Physician CEO program at Kellogg School of Management, Chicago, USA. Romesh was nominated as an inaugural board-certified fellow of the World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Science (FWCRS).
Amongst other roles, Mr Angunawela is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital, where he is a specialist in transplant surgery for Fuchs dystrophy and keratoconus. He was the first surgeon in London to perform the EndoArt artificial corneal transplant and CAIRS surgery for Keratoconus. He was Director for corneal training and Clinical Lead for the Moorfields Lions Eye Bank for 10 years.
Romesh aims for bespoke vision correction with the latest technologies in lenses and laser. He is a key opinion leader for a number of leading ophthalmic healthcare companies.
Delivering exceptional outcomes requires surgeons that are familiar with advanced technology lens implants in clinics that are backed up by state of the art technology that allows exacting precision. An ability to enhance visual outcomes by laser is also essential to be able to deliver exceptional results. Mr Angunawela uses the latest lens technologies including Rayner Galaxy, Alcon Panoptix, Hanita Intensity and BVI Serenity lenses in 90% of his patients. The OCL Vision clinic was awarded Best in Healthcare Outcomes in the prestigious Laing Buisson Awards 2024.
Mr Romesh Angunawela is a Director and Co-Founder of OCL Vision and Consultant Eye Surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Romesh specialises in vision correction through laser eye surgery, cataract surgery, lens replacement and corneal transplantation.
OCL Vision has established itself as the premier private eye clinic in London and has invested in the most advanced technologies including AI based lens biometry, Zeiss Callisto intraoperative astigmatism guidance, laser cataract surgery and advanced vision correction laser.
Mr Angunawela was peer voted as one of the top 10 cataract surgeons in the UK in 2018. He has been recommended in Spear's 500 as one of the top 10 eye surgeons in the UK for the last 4 years, and is an internationally acknowledged expert in vision correction. He has won 28 international and national awards, including the National Patient Safety Award.
He was awarded a doctorate from the University of London for his thesis on corneal healing after laser surgery, and has published over 55 research papers. In 2023, he completed the Physician CEO program at Kellogg School of Management, Chicago, USA. Romesh was nominated as an inaugural board-certified fellow of the World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Science (FWCRS).
Amongst other roles, Mr Angunawela is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital, where he is a specialist in transplant surgery for Fuchs dystrophy and keratoconus. He was the first surgeon in London to perform the EndoArt artificial corneal transplant and CAIRS surgery for Keratoconus. He was Director for corneal training and Clinical Lead for the Moorfields Lions Eye Bank for 10 years.
Romesh aims for bespoke vision correction with the latest technologies in lenses and laser. He is a key opinion leader for a number of leading ophthalmic healthcare companies.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Romesh Angunawela
Education & training
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2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2010–2014 Residency · Ophthalmology
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2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ophthalmology
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,406 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 360 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,856 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,519 |
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 | 30 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 20 · i10: 12
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Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.2654/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35835583 · cited by 150
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European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
DOI: 10.3529/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30117964 · cited by 52
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Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3734/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39206715 · cited by 58
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European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
DOI: 10.4941/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 34359954 · cited by 32
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — London · 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 2015
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
- Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · dr.romesh.angunawela@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
26 verified reviews5.00
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26 reviews
- 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
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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