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Trust score 8/100
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Mr
Mr B Sumith Perera
Ophthalmology
English
Sinhala
6,923+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
11
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Mr Sumith Perera is one of the most experienced cataract and refractive surgeons in the country having performed more than 25,000 cataract and refractive procedures. He is highly skilled in using refractive lasers and is an UK pioneer in femtosecond lasers for cataract and refractive surgery.
After qualifying from the University of Colombo he won a prestigious World Health Organisation scholarship to study Ophthalmology at the Institute of Ophthalmology London. Following completion of his ophthalmology training in the South Thames region and Moorfields Eye Hospital he Joined the NHS is 1996. He trained in Laser refractive surgery in Chicago USA in 2001. Currently he is a substantive consultant ophthalmic surgeon at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Hospital at Reading and Prince Charles Eye Unit Windsor where he is the Clinical Lead.
He has special interest in cataract and refractive surgery and specialises in, small incision cataract surgery using strong anaesthetic drops without needle injections, using multifocal lenses to correct presbyopia, and toric lenses to correct astigmatism.
Mr. Perera is passionate about teaching and has trained many surgeons in cataract and refractive surgery. He has regularly presented his work at many conferences and has been an invited speaker at many national and international meetings.
Patient safety and satisfaction are paramount and Mr. Perera uses his extensive clinical experience and expertise to give his patients the best possible advice and uses his surgical skills to achieve excellent visual outcomes.
He is keen on sharing his knowledge and skills and does regular voluntary work in Cambodia and Sri Lanka.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• Laser refractive surgery – LASIK/LASEK/LASIK Xtra
• Freedom from glasses – Refractive lens exchange
• YAG capsulotomy
• Cataract Surgery
• Complex Cataract Surgery
• Laser Eye Surgery
• Multifocal Intraocular Lens
• Routine Eye Exam
• Video Consultation
• Keratoconus
• Glaucoma
• Cataracts
• Corneal Ectasia
• Dry Eyes
• Eye Problem
• Eye Infection
• MGD (Meibomian Gland Dysfunction)
After qualifying from the University of Colombo he won a prestigious World Health Organisation scholarship to study Ophthalmology at the Institute of Ophthalmology London. Following completion of his ophthalmology training in the South Thames region and Moorfields Eye Hospital he Joined the NHS is 1996. He trained in Laser refractive surgery in Chicago USA in 2001. Currently he is a substantive consultant ophthalmic surgeon at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Hospital at Reading and Prince Charles Eye Unit Windsor where he is the Clinical Lead.
He has special interest in cataract and refractive surgery and specialises in, small incision cataract surgery using strong anaesthetic drops without needle injections, using multifocal lenses to correct presbyopia, and toric lenses to correct astigmatism.
Mr. Perera is passionate about teaching and has trained many surgeons in cataract and refractive surgery. He has regularly presented his work at many conferences and has been an invited speaker at many national and international meetings.
Patient safety and satisfaction are paramount and Mr. Perera uses his extensive clinical experience and expertise to give his patients the best possible advice and uses his surgical skills to achieve excellent visual outcomes.
He is keen on sharing his knowledge and skills and does regular voluntary work in Cambodia and Sri Lanka.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• Laser refractive surgery – LASIK/LASEK/LASIK Xtra
• Freedom from glasses – Refractive lens exchange
• YAG capsulotomy
• Cataract Surgery
• Complex Cataract Surgery
• Laser Eye Surgery
• Multifocal Intraocular Lens
• Routine Eye Exam
• Video Consultation
• Keratoconus
• Glaucoma
• Cataracts
• Corneal Ectasia
• Dry Eyes
• Eye Problem
• Eye Infection
• MGD (Meibomian Gland Dysfunction)
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr B Sumith Perera
Education & training
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2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2008–2012 Residency · Ophthalmology
Career & appointments
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2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ophthalmology
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,479 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,169 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,145 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,014 |
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 | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 20 · i10: 13
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
DOI: 10.6010/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33976639 · cited by 143
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across
DOI: 10.9400/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32468537 · cited by 77
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
DOI: 10.9544/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30501081 · cited by 35
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across
DOI: 10.6608/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31461122 · cited by 129
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 2013
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2013
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2013
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
- Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · mr.sumith.perera@euroclinics.example
