About
Mr. Posner (MBBS, BSc, FRCOphth) is a consultant ophthalmologist and ophthalmic surgeon. He focuses on the management of a wide variety of both adult and paediatric ocular conditions. He is especially adept at the examination and management of patients with learning difficulties, including dyslexia and autism. His paediatric practice encompasses the treatment of childhood squint, amblyopia (lazy eye), refractive error (the need for glasses), and a wide variety of developmental and congenital conditions. His adult practice includes the surgical management of cataract and lens replacement, as well as adult squint surgery. He commonly manages patients with neuro-visual disorders, such as those with optic neuritis, brain tumours, and stroke, as well as common conditions such as glaucoma, uveitis, and macular degeneration. Mr. Posner's experience as a consultant in one of Europe's busiest eye emergency units ensures that he is consistently up-to-date with the latest in ophthalmic practice. He is a surgical trainer and regional undergraduate education lead for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, taking an active role in both clinical and surgical education. His research interests include the management of myopia (short-sightedness) in children, childhood eye tumours, and the management of ocular conditions in sub-Saharan Africa.