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Dr Kieren Darcy

Verified Ophthalmology Bristol

Dr Kieren Darcy

16 years of experience 5.0 (98 verified reviews)

8,698+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Kieren Darcy at a glance

Dr Kieren Darcy is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Bristol, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 22+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Bristol, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Kieren Darcy is an ophthalmologist in Bristol specialising in vision correction surgeries, including laser eye surgery (LASIK, LASEK, PRK), implantable contact lens (ICL) implants, corneal transplants and specialist keratoconus treatments.
Mr Darcy fully understands that having vision correction surgery is a big decision to make. Within his Bristol clinic, he talks patients through their vision correction treatment options, fully explains what to expect from surgery and answers any questions that they have. He always provides constant and clear communication before, during and after procedures, ensuring that everyone he works with feels confident and comfortable.
Mr Darcy provides his private practice within the prestigious Vision Care Clinic located within the Nuffield Hospital in Bristol. He is also the Head of Corneal and Refractive Surgery at the internationally renowned Bristol Eye Hospital. Highly experienced in complex anterior segment and corneal surgical techniques, he is one of only a handful of surgeons worldwide who can undertake the highly skilled mushroom and tuck-in keratoplasty for very advanced corneal disease. In 2017, he introduced this latest innovation in corneal transplantation to Bristol, which has led to significant improvements in visual outcomes for patients.
Clinical research forms an integral part of Mr Darcy's practice. He is the principal investigator in a number of clinical trials. Performing clinical research allows Mr Darcy to drive continuous improvements to the quality of care he offers. Equally, it means he can gain early access, for his patients, to the latest innovative medical and surgical treatments, often well before they are available globally or through the NHS.
Mr Darcy has an exuberant passion for continually improving patient outcomes and the safety of eye surgery. He sits on the National Refractive Surgery Working Group at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Together with other like-minded professionals, he works to raise the standards expected to practice refractive surgery within the UK.
Mr Darcy has gained many awards throughout his career including the highly respected Harcourt Medal for achieving the highest marks in the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Consultant examinations. He also regularly publishes in many of the leading journals and speaks at lectures around the world.

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

— Dr Kieren Darcy

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Bristol (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Ophthalmology
    UAB Barcelona, Bristol (GB)
  3. 2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-419613 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-51BAD882 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,531
Annual physical exam 99395 749
Vaccination administration 90471 341
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,354

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

Kieren Darcy
HEADSHOT
Kieren Darcy in consultation
IN OFFICE
Kieren Darcy with the team
WITH TEAM
Kieren Darcy at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 123s
Meet Kieren Darcy

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Kieren Darcy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1982/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36737617 · cited by 99
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Kieren Darcy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4222/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37761804 · cited by 185
  3. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Kieren Darcy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7299/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39262249 · cited by 167

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Bristol · 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 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.kieren.darcy@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

98 verified reviews
4.99
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98 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
4.9
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

Dr Kieren Darcy's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Kieren Darcy 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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    Kieren Darcy speaks English.

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