A trusted leader in lens and cataract surgery in London & Surrey

With expertise in advanced lens and cataract surgery and as Immediate Past President of UKISCRS, Paul Ursell is dedicated to providing exceptional eye care and vision improvement

A trusted leader in lens and cataract surgery in London & Surrey

With expertise in advanced lens and cataract surgery and as President of UKISCRS, Paul Ursell is dedicated to providing exceptional eye care and vision improvement

Transform your vision with the care of Professor Paul Ursell and his expert surgical team

With years of experience and dedication to exceptional outcomes, you can feel confident and secure every step of the way

Who is Professor Paul Ursell

I became an ophthalmologist because I was inspired by how restoring sight can transform lives. My approach combines skill and compassion—I listen carefully, explain clearly, and ensure patients feel confident and cared for. I stay dedicated to delivering excellent care by constantly refining my techniques and knowledge. As a Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery, I have performed thousands of successful procedures, helping patients regain clear vision and improve their quality of life.

  • Over 25 years of experience in cataract surgery, performing more than 10,000 cataract operations.
  • Developed the innovative ‘no needle, no patch’ technique, now widely adopted across the NHS to enhance patient comfort and safety.
  • Former Lead Clinician at Epsom & St Helier Hospitals NHS Trust, supervising a team that performs over 2,500 cataract surgeries annually.
  • Honorary Consultant at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, providing specialised eye care.

  • Studied medicine at St Mary’s Hospital, London
  • Trained in cataract surgery at St Thomas’s Hospital, London, and as a clinical lecturer at Oxford University
  • Completed a fellowship at the Lions Eye Institute in Australia
  • Honorary professor at the department of life sciences, University of Bradford.

  • MBBS MD FRCOphth
  • MD degree specialising in modern cataract surgery
  • Recognized as a key opinion leader in cataract and refractive surgery, frequently lecturing at national and international conferences.

      • Royal College of Ophthalmologists:
        • Representative for dementia & Sight Loss
        • National Delegate to the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes (UEMS).
      • Trustee of SeeAbility, a charity supporting individuals with visual impairments
      • Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers
      • UK Representative to the European Board of Ophthalmology.

  • Introduced advancements in cataract surgery, making procedures safer and more patient-friendly
  • Improved quality of life for thousands of patients by restoring clear vision and independence
  • As a leader and innovator, influenced cataract surgery practices across the NHS and internationally.

Start your journey to rediscover life with clear vision

Book an assessment today and see how cataract surgery can bring back the freedom of clear sight

Start your journey to rediscover life with clear vision

Book an assessment today and see how cataract surgery can bring back the freedom of clear sight