Trust score 8/100
Ms Shenika Tailor
Ophthalmology · United Kingdom
👤 13 years of experience
1,977+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
7
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Shenika qualified from the University of Liverpool in 2011. She then started her career as an Orthoptist for the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS trust where she gained specialist skills in the diagnosis and management of complex cases, including eye movement disorders, stroke and mears-irlen syndrome.
In 2014 she decided to relocate to London and worked for Barts NHS Trust as a Deputy Head Orthoptist where she undertook investigation, diagnosis and management of complex ocular motility problems and became a lead Orthoptist for the stroke and paediatric educational needs service. In addition to an extended role in goldman applanation tonometry to assess intraocular pressure for glaucoma patients and assess the effectiveness of glaucoma treatment.
In 2018 Shenika started her role at Leicester Royal Infirmary, where she developed a special interest in the paediatric cataract service and gained the skills to manage complex paediatric cataract patients. In July 2021 she became Deputy Head Orthoptist at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and continues to develop her skills and experience.
Her expertise includes:
· biometry
· visual fields (including goldman visual fields)
· goldman applanation tomonetry and investigation
· diagnosis and management of complex ocular motility problems in children and adults; this includes amblyopia, strabismus and double vision.
Special interests
· Paediatric cataract patients
· Biometry (for cataract patients)
· Paediatric and adult patients with eye movement disorders including double vision caused by nerve palsies
· Goldman applanation tonometry for monitoring of glaucoma patients.
In 2014 she decided to relocate to London and worked for Barts NHS Trust as a Deputy Head Orthoptist where she undertook investigation, diagnosis and management of complex ocular motility problems and became a lead Orthoptist for the stroke and paediatric educational needs service. In addition to an extended role in goldman applanation tonometry to assess intraocular pressure for glaucoma patients and assess the effectiveness of glaucoma treatment.
In 2018 Shenika started her role at Leicester Royal Infirmary, where she developed a special interest in the paediatric cataract service and gained the skills to manage complex paediatric cataract patients. In July 2021 she became Deputy Head Orthoptist at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and continues to develop her skills and experience.
Her expertise includes:
· biometry
· visual fields (including goldman visual fields)
· goldman applanation tomonetry and investigation
· diagnosis and management of complex ocular motility problems in children and adults; this includes amblyopia, strabismus and double vision.
Special interests
· Paediatric cataract patients
· Biometry (for cataract patients)
· Paediatric and adult patients with eye movement disorders including double vision caused by nerve palsies
· Goldman applanation tonometry for monitoring of glaucoma patients.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Ms Shenika Tailor
Education & training
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2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2009–2013 Residency · Ophthalmology
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2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ophthalmology
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 650 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 372 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 436 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,131 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 90 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 14 · i10: 5
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Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1501/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38807291 · cited by 178
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European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
DOI: 10.3631/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30206390 · cited by 40
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — · 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 · shenika.tailor@euroclinics.example
Patient reviews
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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