Background

Samir is an optometrist with over 15 years experience, specialising in the fitting of medical contact lenses and myopia control. He has experience in fitting all types of contact lenses (soft, gas permeable, scleral, lathe-cut soft, hybrid), with a special interest in complex contact lens fitting, for example, for patients with keratoconus, diseased corneas and post graft. In addition to contact lens work, Samir is also able to conduct thorough eye examinations, performing an extensive health check of your eyes, as well as ensuring that your prescription is accurate.

Samir is currently the Lead Optometrist at Western Eye Hospital, with a special interest in Glaucoma, Uveitis and Specialist Contact Lenses.

A graduate of the University of Manchester, he has also successfully obtained a certification in Advanced Medical Contact Lenses from Moorfields/UCL, and recently gained the Diploma in Independent Prescribing for Ocular Therapeutics.

In 2022 Samir became a Fellow of the British Contact Lens Association (BCLA).

 

Expertise

Keratoconus, Corneal Disease, Glaucoma, Uveitis, Cataract

Private practice

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