Miss Lucy Barker

Miss Lucy Barker has been a consultant ophthalmic surgeon since 2013, specialising in paediatric ophthalmology, adult and paediatric cataract surgery, and strabismus. She holds esteemed positions at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, where she serves as both Clinical Director and Service Director for paediatric ophthalmology. Lucy's training was completed at Moorfields Eye Hospital, where she undertook a fellowship in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus from 2012 to 2013. Her expertise was further honed during her four-year tenure at the Rwandan International Institute for Ophthalmology in Kigali, Rwanda. Here, she specialised in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, gaining extensive experience. Upon returning to the UK, she completed her training in paediatric cataract surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital before assuming her current role. In her clinic, Lucy treats children with a variety of eye conditions. These include routine vision screening, assessments for poor vision, and testing for glasses to correct long-sight, short-sight, and astigmatism. She also addresses amblyopia (lazy eye) and prescribes patching treatments. Her expertise extends to managing cataracts in babies and children, treating squints (strabismus) and double vision with botox or surgery, and handling issues related to convergence and visual interpretation. Lucy is proficient in treating conditions affecting the front of the eye, allergic eye diseases, lid inflammation (blepharitis), eyelid cysts (styes/chalazion), conjunctivitis, and watery or sticky eyes. Beyond her clinical practice, Lucy is deeply involved in teaching and lecturing. She regularly contributes to a variety of courses, including the UCL MSc Ophthalmology course and the Moorfields Cornea and Cataract Symposium. She remains committed to training medical personnel in sub-Saharan Africa through associations with the World Sight Foundation and the West African College of Surgeons. Additionally, she has co-authored the OST curriculum-based textbook "Training in Ophthalmology," furthering her impact on the field.

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

1. 2016–2022
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid

2. 2022–2026
   Residency · Ophthalmology

   UAB Barcelona

3. 2026–2027
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Charité Berlin, DE

1. 2026-09–2027-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

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Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 12 · i10: 6

Selected publications

1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Miss Lucy Barker, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.4152/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 116

2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes

   Miss Lucy Barker, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.9493/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 198

3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Miss Lucy Barker, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.1173/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 72

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