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Mr Ken Lai

Verified Ophthalmology Edinburgh

Mr Ken Lai

2 years of experience 4.9 (9 verified reviews)

10,792+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Ken Lai at a glance

Mr Ken Lai is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 20+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr. Ken Lai is a highly experienced and fully accredited Consultant Ophthalmologist, with a specialised focus on glaucoma. He graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2006 and completed his Ophthalmology Specialist Training in Greater Glasgow and Clyde, including subspecialty fellowship training in glaucoma.
Since 2016, Mr. Lai has been serving as a Glaucoma Specialist and general ophthalmologist at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. In his role, he leads the Glaucoma service and plays a pivotal part in both undergraduate and postgraduate ophthalmology training programs.
Mr. Lai’s expertise encompasses a broad range of glaucoma treatments, including various laser therapies, augmented filtering surgery, drainage device implantation, and micro-invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS). He is also skilled in cataract surgery.

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

— Mr Ken Lai

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Edinburgh (GB)
  3. 2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-352557 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-5B709287 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,033
Annual physical exam 99395 2,015
Vaccination administration 90471 2,495
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,536

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ken Lai
HEADSHOT
Ken Lai in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ken Lai with the team
WITH TEAM
Ken Lai at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 145s
Meet Ken Lai

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ken Lai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7693/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36701042 · cited by 105
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Ken Lai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4711/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38329946 · cited by 155
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ken Lai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2190/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33982926 · cited by 109
  4. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Ken Lai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.7261/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 35531068 · cited by 39

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Edinburgh · 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 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ken.lai@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

9 verified reviews
4.93
★★★★⯨
9 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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 Ken Lai's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Ken Lai 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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    Ken Lai specialises in Ophthalmology in Edinburgh, GB. 20 years of clinical experience.

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    Ken Lai speaks English.

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