Ms Neeru Vallabh

Neeru Vallabh is a glaucoma consultant (ophthalmologist) who specialises in glaucoma management (including glaucoma surgery and laser) and cataract surgery at St Paul’s Eye Unit at the Royal Liverpool Hospital and Aintree University Hospital (Liverpool University Foundation Trust). She is an experienced ophthalmologist and surgeon, seeing patients in Liverpool, Manchester, and nearby areas at leading eye clinics including the, Sefton Suite, Circle Clinic, and iSIGHT Clinic. She offers advanced treatments for cataract, glaucoma, and other eye conditions, with a focus on high-quality, personalised care. She went to medical school in the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne. At the 2018 meeting for the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) she became an ARVO member in training Science Communication Fellow and received an ARVO Member in Training Outstanding Poster Award. She raises awareness of glaucoma through patient education and has previously hosted glaucoma education events. Neeru completed her ophthalmology training in the Mersey region in 2020 and achieved a PhD in the Department of Eye and Vision Science at the University of Liverpool in 2021 titled "Mitochondrial dysfunction in glaucoma". This research was funded by the International Glaucoma Association, Fight for Sight and the St. Paul’s Eye Research Foundation. She subsequently completed an 18 month clinical/surgical glaucoma fellowship at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. Neeru commenced her role as clinical senior lecturer in the Department of Eye and Vision Science at the University of Liverpool in 2021. Her roles include committee member for the UK Eye Genetics group, a section editor for the Eye Journal and is a next generation partner in the European Glaucoma Society. Neeru's research focuses on mitochondrial dysfunction, metabolomics and anterior segment imaging in glaucoma and she is working closely with other research groups interested in disc assessment in glaucoma, surgical outcomes in glaucoma and genetics in glaucoma.

Neeru Vallabh offers comprehensive glaucoma management services, including advanced laser treatments such as SLT (Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty), YAG PI (Peripheral Iridotomy) and cylclodiode. Tailored treatment plans ensure effective pressure control and personalised care to protect vision and manage the condition. She offers advanced glaucoma surgery options, including trabeculectomy, deep sclerectomy, Preserflo, and MIGS techniques (such as Hydrus, iStent, ELIOS, iTrack Advance, and OMNI). These procedures can be combined with cataract surgery if needed. Tube shunt surgeries are also available (Paul tube, Ahmed, Eye Watch), ensuring comprehensive, tailored care for effective glaucoma management She provides professional cataract surgery services, focusing on effective treatment and outcomes. These include monofocal and multifocal lenses, using advanced techniques and technology. This can be performed in combination with minimally invasive glaucoma surgery if required.