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Mr Luke Nicholson

Verified Ophthalmology London

Mr Luke Nicholson

10 years of experience 5.0 (43 verified reviews)

13,348+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Luke Nicholson at a glance

Mr Luke Nicholson is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 19+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2012). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Mr Luke Nicholson is a highly skilled Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with expertise in various areas of ophthalmology. He is particularly experienced in the treatment of diabetic macular oedema, cataract surgery, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), retinal vein occlusion, diabetic retinopathy and central serous chorioretinopathy.

Mr Nicholson holds several professional qualifications and memberships, including being a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth), MD (Res), and MBBS with Distinction. He is registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and is affiliated with esteemed organisations such as the European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA) and the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO).

In his current role, Mr Nicholson serves as the Director of the Medical Retina Service and a Consultant Ophthalmologist in Medical Retina at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. He is highly regarded for his expertise in medical retina and has made significant contributions to the field through his research and clinical practice.

Mr Nicholson's medical training includes an MD from University College London and an MBBS with Distinction from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. He has also completed the UK Ophthalmology Specialist Training, obtaining a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).

Throughout his career, Mr Nicholson has demonstrated a keen interest in research, particularly in retinal vascular diseases. He completed his MD (Res) in Retinal Vascular Diseases with University College London. He has held positions as a Medical Retina Clinical and Research Fellow at the Moorfields NIHR BRC Clinical Research Facility and as a Medical Retina and Uveitis Clinical Fellow at Moorfields Eye Hospital.

Mr Nicholson's research has focused on retinal vein occlusion and diabetic retinopathy, and he has published numerous papers on these topics. His contributions include exploring treatment options for retinal vein occlusion and diabetic retinopathy, as well as investigating the use of retinal imaging to manage risks for future complications in retinal vascular diseases. He currently leads several national and international clinical studies in diabetic retinopathy.

With his extensive experience, expertise, and dedication to advancing the field of ophthalmology, Mr Luke Nicholson is highly regarded as a skilled and respected Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon.

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

— Mr Luke Nicholson

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-89471 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-B49A9F5E · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 382
Annual physical exam 99395 2,584
Vaccination administration 90471 200
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,975

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 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Luke Nicholson
HEADSHOT
Luke Nicholson in consultation
IN OFFICE
Luke Nicholson with the team
WITH TEAM
Luke Nicholson at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 79s
Meet Luke Nicholson

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 9

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Luke Nicholson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3885/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30317686 · cited by 126
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Luke Nicholson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5827/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39507160 · cited by 188

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology 2026-03-10 · 5 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology? 2026-01-05 · 9 min read

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

43 verified reviews
5.00
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43 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
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 Luke Nicholson's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Luke Nicholson 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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    Luke Nicholson speaks English.

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