6 years of experience·★★★★★5.0(10 verified reviews)
8,431+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
6
Publications
3
Languages spoken
PROFILE SUMMARY
About Professor Parwez Hossain at a glance
Professor Parwez Hossain is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Eastleigh, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 36+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Eastleigh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.
VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026
About
Professor Parwez Hossain is one of the UK's leading ophthalmologists in Southampton and Winchester. He is an expert in treating ocular surface diseases (Dry Eyes, Blepharitis, Pterygium), corneal transplantation(including DSEK & DMEK surgery), corneal infections & cataracts. He has over 20 years of experience in these procedures and conditions. He is Chair of the Ocular Advisory Group at NHS Blood & Transplant, leading the advice on corneal transplantation for the UK. He is widely published in peer-reviewed journals, has authored several books and is King James IV Professor (Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh) & Associate Professor at the University of Southampton.
Professor Hossain is especially interested in finding new approaches to managing corneal diseases, which is the current area of his research activity and has pioneered new approaches to diagnosis and management.
Professor Hossain qualified in medicine from the University of Aberdeen and trained in ophthalmology in Aberdeen, Nottingham, Leicester and Miami, USA. In 2001, Professor Hossain gained his PhD in ocular immunology and biomedical physics. His thesis focused on a new method for in vivo tracking of immune cells in the eye. This interest continued into his time as a clinical lecturer at Nottingham University, where he continued his research and applied to improve ways of diagnosing and treating corneal inflammation and infection.
Professor Hossain has been at the University of Southampton and Southampton General Hospital for 17 years. Here he has established one of the UK's leading corneal transplant & research centres and pioneered work on imaging of cornea infections, surgical techniques to reduce corneal vascularisation and improving surgical procedures for corneal endothelial diseases. In 2011 he wrote an influential article on the Royal College of Ophthalmologists' surgical technique article on Pterygium surgery. His surgical practice includes a low scar tissue glue-based system for pterygium surgery.
As well as running a successful research programme in corneal infection, Prof Hossain has vast experience in keratitis management. Infections of the cornea from bacteria, acanthamoeba, fungi and viruses such as herpes. He uses the latest techniques/therapies to improve the diagnosis and treatment.
Professor Hossain also has expertise in managing cataracts, especially in corneal conditions such as astigmatism, pterygium, and Fuchs Dystrophy. In his cataract surgical practice, he has vast experience using extended depth of field intraocular lenses & toric intraocular lenses to achieve a premium visual outcome. He has introduced the new technology of continuous focus lens implants to the UK (Ophtec Presbyopic NVA Lens Implant) with high patient outcome scores, the outcomes presented at the European Society for Cataract & Refractive Surgeons Meeting, Milan 2022.
Link to Ophtec Presbyopic Continuous Transitional Lens Implant: https://www.ophtec.com/product-overview/precizon-presbyopic
Professor Hossain has received several awards and grants, including funding from the Medical Research Council, the British Council for the Prevention of Blindness, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Wellcome Trust. Last year, in 2018, Professor Hossain was awarded the King James IV Professorship by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in recognition of his work on corneal diseases and surgery. He holds an N1 national award for his NHS services. He is also the associate editor of 'Eye', a scientific journal for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
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Recent reviews
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Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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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.
SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES
Professor Parwez Hossain's Areas of Specialty
Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor Parwez Hossain 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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What does Parwez Hossain specialise in?
Parwez Hossain specialises in Ophthalmology in Eastleigh, GB. 36 years of clinical experience.
What conditions does Parwez Hossain treat?
Parwez Hossain treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.
Where does Parwez Hossain practise?
Parwez Hossain practises in Eastleigh, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.
What languages does Parwez Hossain speak?
Parwez Hossain speaks English, Hindi, Urdu.
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What do patients say about Parwez Hossain?
Parwez Hossain has a verified rating of 5/5 from 10 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.
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