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Ms Poorna Abeysiri

Verified Ophthalmology Brentwood

Ms Poorna Abeysiri

13 years of experience 5.0 (176 verified reviews)

8,586+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Poorna Abeysiri at a glance

Ms Poorna Abeysiri is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Brentwood, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 30+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Brentwood, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Miss Poorna Abeysiri is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust where she provides a General Ophthalmology service and specialist services in cataract and glaucoma.

She has 14 years of service as an NHS consultant and 27 years experience in the NHS and extensive experience in cataract and glaucoma surgery. She trained in centres across the UK including Moorfields Eye Hospital and The Western Eye Hospital.

Ms Abeysiri is a Senior Clinical Lecturer for UCL. She has held post with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists as College Tutor, Regional Advisor and Fellowship Examiner and is the Clinical Lead for Glaucoma at her trust.

She undertakes all forms of cataract surgery including refractive cataract surgery for reduction of spectacle dependence, complex cataract surgery using extra-capsular and intra-capsular techniques and high volume cataract surgery. She also performs forms of glaucoma surgery including trabeculectomy filtration surgery and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) as well as YAG iridotomy. She also offers Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) as first-line treatment for glaucoma, to reduce dependence on eyedrops and peripheral iridotomy.

Ms Abeysiri is also experienced in YAG laser capsulotomy to clear the lens implant. 

She manages all common eye conditions such as floaters, dry eyes, ocular surface disease and blepharitis and undertakes minor operations of the eyelids such as surgery on lid cysts.

She has a strong focus on surgery and clinical care, regularly audits her work and her surgical results compare well with national averages, with excellent patient satisfaction.

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

— Ms Poorna Abeysiri

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Brentwood (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Brentwood (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-350378 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-BEC65548 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,051
Annual physical exam 99395 1,565
Vaccination administration 90471 677
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,946

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Poorna Abeysiri
HEADSHOT
Poorna Abeysiri in consultation
IN OFFICE
Poorna Abeysiri with the team
WITH TEAM
Poorna Abeysiri at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 111s
Meet Poorna Abeysiri

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Poorna Abeysiri, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5722/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36832743 · cited by 75
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Poorna Abeysiri, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1009/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34489654 · cited by 105
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Poorna Abeysiri, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5887/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30142686 · cited by 175
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Poorna Abeysiri, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1479/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 35662813 · cited by 133

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Brentwood · 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 · ms.poorna.abeysiri@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

176 verified reviews
4.97
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176 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
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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
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

Ms Poorna Abeysiri's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms Poorna Abeysiri 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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  • What does Poorna Abeysiri specialise in?

    Poorna Abeysiri specialises in Ophthalmology in Brentwood, GB. 30 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Poorna Abeysiri practise?

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    Poorna Abeysiri speaks English.

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