Professor Parwez Hossain

Professor Parwez Hossain is one of the UK's leading ophthalmologists in Southampton and Winchester. He is an expert in treating ocular surface diseases (Dry Eyes, Blepharitis, Pterygium), corneal transplantation(including DSEK and DMEK surgery), corneal infections, and cataracts. He is especially interested in finding new approaches to managing corneal diseases, which is the current area of his research activity. He has widely published in peer-reviewed journals, authored several books and is a Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Southampton. Professor Hossain qualified in medicine from the University of Aberdeen and trained in ophthalmology in Aberdeen, Nottingham, Leicester and Miami, USA. In 2001, Professor Hossain gained his PhD in ocular immunology and biomedical physics. His thesis focused on a new method for in vivo tracking of immune cells in the eye. This interest continued into his time as a clinical lecturer at Nottingham University, where he continued his research and applied to improve ways of diagnosing and treating corneal inflammation and infection. Professor Hossain has been at the University of Southampton and Southampton General Hospital for 19 years. Here, he has established one of the UK's leading corneal transplant and research centres and pioneered work on imaging of cornea infections, surgical techniques to reduce corneal vascularisation, and improving surgical procedures for corneal endothelial diseases. In 2011, he wrote an influential article on the Royal College of Ophthalmologists' surgical technique article on Pterygium surgery. His surgical practice includes a low scar tissue glue-based system for pterygium surgery. Professor Hossain is an expert in managing cataracts, particularly in treating corneal conditions such as astigmatism, pterygium, and Fuchs Dystrophy. In his cataract surgical practice, he has extensive experience using extended depth-of-field intraocular lenses and toric intraocular lenses to achieve optimal visual outcomes. He has also introduced the new technology of continuous focus lens implants to the UK (Ophtec Presbyopic NVA Lens Implant) with high patient outcome scores. These outcomes were presented at the European Society for Cataract & Refractive Surgeons Meeting in Milan 2022. Professor Hossain has received numerous awards and grants, including funding from the Medical Research Council, the British Council for the Prevention of Blindness, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and the Wellcome Trust. In 2018, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh honoured Professor Hossain with the King James IV Professorship in recognition of his work on corneal diseases and surgery. He also holds an N1 national award for his NHS services. He is currently the Chair of the Ocular Tissue Advisory Group for NHS Blood & Transplant, overseeing corneal transplant practice in the UK.

Cataracts, Cornea & External Eye Disease (corneal transplantation, pterygium, dry eye disease, corneal infections, keratoconus, corneal dystrophy, Fuchs Dystrophy) Professor Hossain has wide experience and expertise in all aspects of anterior segment surgery, specifically in Corneal and Cataract Surgery (including Corneal Transplantation). His special interests include ocular inflammation, including Allergic Eye Disease, Blepharitis, Conjunctivitis, Dry Eyes and Corneal Inflammatory Diseases. Ophthalmology with a sub-specialist interest in cornea and cataract surgery.