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Mr Michael Wearne

Verified Ophthalmology Saint Leonards-On-Sea

Mr Michael Wearne

13 years of experience 5.0 (144 verified reviews)

9,150+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Michael Wearne at a glance

Mr Michael Wearne is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Saint Leonards-On-Sea, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla 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 Sevilla (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Saint Leonards-On-Sea, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Michael Wearne is a UK trained eye surgeon appointed as a Consultant Ophthalmologist in March 2000 by East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
He initially trained as an Optometrist, gaining a First Class Honours degree in Ophthalmic Optics (UWIST, Cardiff), prior to studying Medicine at Birmingham University. Having spent a year doing Neurosurgery at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, Mr Wearne went on to specialize in Ophthalmology. He worked in Cheltenham and the Western Eye Hospital, London before spending 5 years higher surgical training at the world-famous Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. In his final year of training at Moorfields Mr Wearne completed a 12-month Fellowship in Oculoplastic and Lacrimal surgery which allows him have an expertise in orbital, eyelid and tear duct surgery.
Mr Wearne has a Certificate in Medical Education and has a keen interest in teaching nurses, orthoptists and the next generation of eye surgeons. He has recently completed an online animated educational website which is being used by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCO), London and the Irish College of Ophthalmologists for all new doctors entering Ophthalmology training.
For many years Mr Wearne has had an active teaching role in the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London. He is a Senior Surgical Tutor for the RCO and twice a year runs courses lecturing and teaching eye surgery to junior Ophthalmologists.
Mr Wearne has also used his Optometry background to run a hugely successful international Optics Course for doctors specializing in Ophthalmology and is also an Examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London.
Finally Mr Wearne regularly attends and participates in National and International Ophthalmology Meetings. He has presented widely and has numerous publications in peer review eye journals.

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

— Mr Michael Wearne

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Saint Leonards-on-sea (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Saint Leonards-on-sea (GB)

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-468179 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-01C24F47 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,482
Annual physical exam 99395 2,036
Vaccination administration 90471 1,340
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,195

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 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Michael Wearne
HEADSHOT
Michael Wearne in consultation
IN OFFICE
Michael Wearne with the team
WITH TEAM
Michael Wearne at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 83s
Meet Michael Wearne

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 13

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Michael Wearne, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9347/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39737037 · cited by 66
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Michael Wearne, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8438/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31940627 · cited by 88
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Michael Wearne, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5863/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35877930 · cited by 22
  4. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Michael Wearne, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3581/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 30218319 · cited by 100

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Saint Leonards-on-sea · 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 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.michael.wearne.1@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

144 verified reviews
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4★ 1
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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 Michael Wearne's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Michael Wearne 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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