Puntuación de confianza 8/100
Professor Paul Foster
👤 4 años de experiencia
5,069+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken
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Professor Paul Foster is an internationally-renowned consultant ophthalmic surgeon and a key opinion leader in glaucoma. With extensive expertise in his field, his areas of clinical focus is glaucoma diagnosis and management, and cataract surgery in patients with glaucoma. He shaped the current treatment protocols for angle-closure glaucoma worldwide, and led the introduction of clear lens extraction surgery for people with this condition. He was named as one the hundred most influential people in ophthalmology worldwide by The Ophthalmologist magazine in 2014, 2016, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Prof. Foster's contributions to the field of ophthalmology have been internationally recognized through awards in the UK, the USA, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Germany and China. He has held prestigious editorial positions in leading ophthalmology journals, including the British Journal of Ophthalmology and the Journal of Glaucoma.
As an esteemed academic, Prof. Foster holds various positions at renowned institutions. He is Theme Leader for Population and Data Sciences at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, where he also serves as a Professor of Glaucoma Studies. Moreover, he is an Honorary Consultant at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and research theme leader for Translational Data Science at the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre for Ophthalmology (Moorfields & UCL). UCL's Institute of Ophthalmology is the world ranked No. 1 centre for eye and vision research globally. Prof Foster is ranked No. 1 for eye and vision research citations in UCL.
Prof. Foster's research interests lie in the impact of lifestyle, environment, and diet on glaucoma, cataract and other chronic eye diseases. He has made significant contributions to the field through his research on the prevention of angle-closure glaucoma by laser surgery, the use of lens extraction for control of angle-closure glaucoma, and advancements in the diagnosis and management of open angle glaucoma. His work has been published in prestigious journals such as The Lancet, The BMJ, and "Nature" titled journals.
His achievements and influence in the field have garnered recognition internationally. He is a member of the prestigious Glaucoma Research Society, limited to 100 members globally, and has also been ranked among the Top 25 Eye & Vision Researchers in Europe by Lab Times Online. His contributions have been honoured with prestigious awards, including the Alcon Research Institute Prize, an Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and The Pei-Fei Lee memorial lectureship at Harvard University Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. 1n 2015, Prof Foster was made an honorary Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons of England for services to surgical science.
Prof. Foster obtained his medical training at Nottingham University Medical School and further specialised at the Oxford Eye Hospital and the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in London. He also holds a Ph.D. in ophthalmology from University College London.
Prof. Foster's contributions to the field of ophthalmology have been internationally recognized through awards in the UK, the USA, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Germany and China. He has held prestigious editorial positions in leading ophthalmology journals, including the British Journal of Ophthalmology and the Journal of Glaucoma.
As an esteemed academic, Prof. Foster holds various positions at renowned institutions. He is Theme Leader for Population and Data Sciences at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, where he also serves as a Professor of Glaucoma Studies. Moreover, he is an Honorary Consultant at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and research theme leader for Translational Data Science at the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre for Ophthalmology (Moorfields & UCL). UCL's Institute of Ophthalmology is the world ranked No. 1 centre for eye and vision research globally. Prof Foster is ranked No. 1 for eye and vision research citations in UCL.
Prof. Foster's research interests lie in the impact of lifestyle, environment, and diet on glaucoma, cataract and other chronic eye diseases. He has made significant contributions to the field through his research on the prevention of angle-closure glaucoma by laser surgery, the use of lens extraction for control of angle-closure glaucoma, and advancements in the diagnosis and management of open angle glaucoma. His work has been published in prestigious journals such as The Lancet, The BMJ, and "Nature" titled journals.
His achievements and influence in the field have garnered recognition internationally. He is a member of the prestigious Glaucoma Research Society, limited to 100 members globally, and has also been ranked among the Top 25 Eye & Vision Researchers in Europe by Lab Times Online. His contributions have been honoured with prestigious awards, including the Alcon Research Institute Prize, an Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and The Pei-Fei Lee memorial lectureship at Harvard University Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. 1n 2015, Prof Foster was made an honorary Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons of England for services to surgical science.
Prof. Foster obtained his medical training at Nottingham University Medical School and further specialised at the Oxford Eye Hospital and the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in London. He also holds a Ph.D. in ophthalmology from University College London.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Professor Paul Foster
Educación y formación
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2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2018–2022 Residency · Oftalmología
Carrera y nombramientos
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2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
Licencias y seguros
Licencias médicas
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Certificaciones del consejo
European Board of Oftalmología
Seguro de responsabilidad profesional:
Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR cobertura · No claims on file
Procedimientos realizados
| Procedimiento | Código | Total acumulado |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,214 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 608 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,848 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,311 |
Servicios y precios
| Servicio | Duración | Modalidad | Precio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Consulta, equipo y en práctica
Vídeos
Investigación y publicaciones
índice h: 12 · i10: 15
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Long-term follow-up of Oftalmología across GB
DOI: 10.4624/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34539334 · citado por 174
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Validation of clinical scoring in Oftalmología
DOI: 10.9939/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34827415 · citado por 180
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Long-term follow-up of Oftalmología across GB
DOI: 10.9365/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36163508 · citado por 114
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Validation of clinical scoring in Oftalmología
DOI: 10.5345/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 35589062 · citado por 144
Conferencias invitadas
- Practical updates in Oftalmología European Annual Congress (Oftalmología) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Oftalmología National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract
Premios y afiliaciones
Premios
- 🏆 Top-rated Oftalmología — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Membresías en sociedades
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Desde 2023
- national college of family doctors — Member · Desde 2023
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Desde 2023
Artículos de este doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Oftalmología
- Awareness When should you see a oftalmología?
Para pacientes internacionales
- Coordinador
- Patient liaison · professor.paul.foster@euroclinics.example
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★★★★★ ✓ Verificado Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verificado Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verificado Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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