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Professor Kin Sheng Lim

Ophthalmology London

Professor Kin Sheng Lim

13 years of experience

5,778+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Kin Sheng Lim at a glance

Professor Kin Sheng Lim is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 35+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2009). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Professor K. Sheng Lim is an internationally renowned ophthalmologist specialising in glaucoma and cataract surgeries. He is head of the Glaucoma Service at St Thomas' Hospital, and was appointed the first ever Professor in Glaucoma Studies (Ophthalmology), Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine at King's College London in 2020. He read medicine at University of Leicester before training as an ophthalmologist in London, then specialising in Glaucoma after further training in Moorfields Eye Hospital and The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He obtained his Doctorate in Medicine (MD) from University College London.
He is currently involved in more than 10 glaucoma clinical trials as a chief or principal investigator and has delivered over 200 invited lectures nationally and internationally in the last twelve years. He is on the editorial and executive boards of scientific journals as well as editor of ophthalmology textbook.
Professor Lim's submitted his Doctorate thesis to University of London in 2001, after spending more than two years at the Institute of Ophthalmology, Moorfields Eye Hospital and University of Brighton researching a new type of implant for glaucoma treatments. He is now the research director for the ophthalmology department at St Thomas' Hospital. His research is focused on pathophysiology and treatment of glaucoma.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
His clinical expertise includes innovative glaucoma surgeries, such as: SLT laser, laser iridotomy,laser iridoplasty, Trabeculectomy, Baerveldt tube, Ahmed Valve, MicroShunt (PreserFlo) implant, EyeWatch implant, iStent & Hydrus implant, as well as endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) and Micropulse laser. Mr Lim also performs high volume cataract surgeries in the NHS as well as the private sector and offers premium intraocular lens options such as toric or multifocal lenses.

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

— Professor Kin Sheng Lim

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-910121 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-7F97BC2C · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,101
Annual physical exam 99395 2,387
Vaccination administration 90471 67
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,940

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

Kin Sheng Lim
HEADSHOT
Kin Sheng Lim in consultation
IN OFFICE
Kin Sheng Lim with the team
WITH TEAM
Kin Sheng Lim at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 125s
Meet Kin Sheng Lim

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 13

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Kin Sheng Lim, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6201/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33240719 · cited by 149
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Kin Sheng Lim, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6788/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34698668 · cited by 175
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Kin Sheng Lim, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2201/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32575464 · cited by 17
  4. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Kin Sheng Lim, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2018/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 30815286 · cited by 115

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.k.sheng.lim@euroclinics.example

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Professor Kin Sheng Lim's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor Kin Sheng Lim 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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    Kin Sheng Lim specialises in Ophthalmology in London, GB. 35 years of clinical experience.

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    Kin Sheng Lim treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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    Kin Sheng Lim practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Kin Sheng Lim speaks English.

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