Mr Huw Jenkins

Mr Huw Jenkins FRCOphth is a Consultant Ophthalmic and Vitreoretinal Surgeon working in NHS and private practice in West Wales. His NHS practice is based at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, within Hywel Dda University Health Board. He offers private cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, YAG laser treatment and specialist retinal consultations at Werndale Hospital. He graduated from Nottingham University Medical School in 2001 and completed his ophthalmology training in Wales. He undertook vitreoretinal fellowship training at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, and King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor, between 2013 and 2015. He was appointed as a consultant in Hywel Dda in 2015, when he established the local vitreoretinal service. Mr Jenkins has performed over 5,500 cataract operations since his consultant appointment. His practice includes routine and complex cataract surgery, tailored lens selection, secondary lens implantation and the management of cataract surgery complications. His vitreoretinal expertise helps him assess how retinal conditions may influence cataract treatment and visual outcomes. He is the vitreoretinal service lead and ophthalmology digital lead for Hywel Dda, and co-lead of the West Wales Regional Eye Service. An NHS cataract trainer, he has also served as College Tutor and clinical lead for Hywel Dda Ophthalmology. He remains actively involved in NHS clinical care, surgical training and service development. Mr Jenkins regularly audits his surgical outcomes to monitor quality and inform his practice. He is a member of BEAVRS, EURETINA, UKISCRS and ESCRS, and a named collaborator in the BEAVRS dataset collaborative group. His approach is friendly and patient-centred. He takes time to listen, explain findings and discuss the benefits, limitations and risks of treatment in clear language. Decisions are made together, taking account of each patient's eye health, daily activities and priorities.

Cataract surgery, including routine and complex cases, with lens choices tailored to the patient's eye health and visual needs. Options include enhanced monofocal, toric lenses to correct astigmatism, and extended depth of focus (EDOF) or multifocal lenses for suitable patients. Refractive lens exchange for suitable patients who wish to reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses, with individual assessment and discussion of lens options, expected benefits and risks. Management of cataract surgery complications and problems with lens implants, including lens exchange, secondary lens implantation and specialist techniques to secure an implant when normal capsular support is insufficient. Vitreoretinal surgery and the assessment and management of retinal conditions, including retinal detachment, epiretinal membrane, macular hole, vitreous haemorrhage and diabetic retinal disease. His practice includes combined cataract and vitreoretinal surgery where appropriate. YAG laser capsulotomy for posterior capsule opacification, the clouding of the capsule behind a lens implant after cataract surgery. At Werndale Hospital, Mr Jenkins currently offers private cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, YAG laser treatment and retinal assessment. Vitreoretinal surgery is provided through his NHS practice and is not currently available privately at Werndale.