Professor Harpreet Ahluwalia

I joined the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust as a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Oculoplastics, Orbital and Adnexal surgery in 2003. I have spent over 34 years in full time Ophthalmology gaining comprehensive training in all aspects of the field. I received my higher surgical training in Ophthalmology at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. I then spent over two years sub-specialising in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, first at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London and then at the Royal Perth Hospital, Perth Western Australia.. I have authored over 60 peer reviewed publications in international journals and undertaken 120 presentations at national and international meetings along with numerous invited lectures. I enjoy teaching and was appointed as a Professor of Ophthalmology at Aston Medical School in 2019. I deal with most aspects of Ophthalmology (excluding cataracts) with a subspecialist interest in cosmetic eyelid surgery (upper and lower lid Blepharoplasty) Oculoplastic, Lacrimal and Reconstructive surgery. My subspecialist interest is in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery including tightening of the eyelids, ptosis correction, eye removal, excision of moles & lumps and tear duct surgery. I have specific expertise in dealing with periocular (around the eye) malignancy and am the Lead Clinician of Ophthalmic Cancer Services at University Hospitals of Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust since 2003. I also have expertise in Aesthetic (cosmetic) surgery and offer cosmetic Blepharoplasties (upper & lower eyelids), Brow lifts, Botox for facial lines and fillers (Restylane), scar free excision of moles, lumps & cysts. I have given numerous guest lectures & keynote addresses at prestigious International meetings. I regularly organises & hosts the Midland Oculoplastics Surgery Society meeting at Coventry which is CME accredited. I am currently Clinical Service Lead for Ophthalmology at University Hospital Coventry. I was Head of Postgraduate school of Ophthalmology in West midlands for 7 years preceded by training programme director and royal college tutor. My training programme in Oculoplastics is approved by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists London for senior registrars choosing to sub-specialise in ophthalmic plastic surgery.