Dr Mukhtar Bizrah: Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon in London

Education & Experience

Dr Mukhtar Bizrah serves as Clinical Director at Harley Vision and holds a consultant position at the Western Eye Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. With a career dedicated to ophthalmology, they have also led training as the former Unit Training Lead for Ophthalmology, contributing significantly to surgical education and mentorship within the field.

They are among the rare group of ophthalmic surgeons to hold multi-board certification and fellowship recognition across the UK, USA, Canada and Europe. Their qualifications include:

• Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth), UK
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), USA
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC), Canada
• Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO), Europe
• Fellow of the World College of Refractive Surgery (FWCRS)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK
• Certificate in Laser & Refractive Surgery (CertLRS), Royal College of Ophthalmologists, UK

Their advanced fellowship training was completed at two world-renowned eye centres — Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (Western Eye Hospital, London) and the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada) — where they honed their expertise in refractive, corneal and cataract procedures. Prior to that, their core ophthalmology training took place at the London Deanery, including extensive rotations at both Moorfields Eye Hospital and the Western Eye Hospital.

Dr Bizrah undertook undergraduate medical training at University College London (UCL) and St George’s, University of London. During this time, they were recognised with multiple academic honours, such as the London Student of the Year Award, the Royal Society of Medicine Brigadier Haywood Prize, and the Wellcome Trust Research Prize. These achievements set the foundation for their ongoing commitment to excellence in clinical practice, education and research.

Treatments

• Laser eye surgery (LASIK, LASEK) with wavefront technology
• Custom lens replacement surgery – multifocal, EDOF, trifocal and Galaxy lenses
• Cataract surgery with advanced premium lens options
• Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery
• Implantable collamer lens (ICL) surgery
• ReLEx® SMILE laser eye surgery
• Corneal transplants (partial and full thickness)
• Modern keratoconus treatments – CAIRS, corneal collagen cross-linking, transepithelial PTK laser
• Pterygium surgery using modern “No Stitch” technique
• Ocular coherence tomography (OCT) diagnostics

Initial consultation fee: £250
Follow-up consultation fee: £200

Research Interests

Dr Bizrah is internationally recognised for their research in refractive, cataract and corneal surgery. They have authored over fifty research papers and presented at leading ophthalmic conferences around the world. Their ongoing studies focus on surgical innovation, outcomes in advanced corneal and refractive procedures, and the development of safer, evidence-based techniques in vision correction surgery. As a regular speaker at international meetings such as the ESCRS, they continue to contribute to the advancement of ophthalmic science globally.

Clinical Interests

Their clinical work spans the full spectrum of modern eye surgery, with particular focus on complex corneal and cataract cases. Dr Bizrah frequently performs advanced procedures such as CAIRS surgery for keratoconus, corneal transplantation (DMEK, DSAEK, DALK, PK), and PTK laser treatments for corneal dystrophies and scarring. They are also sought for second opinions and detailed diagnostic evaluations for challenging vision correction cases.

Accolades & Awards

Over the course of their career, Dr Bizrah has received twenty-six academic, clinical and humanitarian awards on international, national and regional levels. Notable distinctions include:

1. ESO Conference best research Poster Award (2023)
2. University of British Columbia – Ophthalmology Teaching Award (2020)
3. Royal Society of Medicine Ophthalmology Travelling Fellowship Award (2020)
4. Ethicon Foundation Award (2020)
5. Sir William Lister and Dorey Bequest Travel Awards (2019)
6. HCA International Foundation Scholarship Award (2019)
7. WCSM Education Trust Award (2019)
8. TFC Frost Charitable Trust Scholarship Award (2018)
9. UCLP Higher Trainee of the Year Runner Up Award (2017)
10. Royal College of Psychiatrists – Runner up medical education project award (2013)
11. ARVO Member-In-Training (MIT) Award (2012)
12. ARVO International Travel Grant (2012)
13. Foundation Year 2 Regional Audit Competition Merit (2011)
14. South Thames Foundation School (STFS) Teaching Merit (2011)
15. Wellcome Trust Student Elective Prize (2010)
16. Royal Society of Medicine – Brigadier Haywood Prize (2010)
17. University Student Selected Components (SSC) Prize (2010)
18. University Clinical Sciences Merit (2010)
19. University Medical Sciences Merit (2010)
20. Medical Student Conference Fund Award (2009)

Extra-curricular & Community service Awards:
1. Imperial College Trust Make A Difference Award (2019)
2. Shortlisted for Chairman Award for outstanding contribution to Moorfields (2016)
3. London Student of the Year Award (2010)
4. University Gold Card Award (2010)
5. University Students Union Colours Award (2010)
6. Gold Klevis Kola Foundation Award (2009)
7. Gold SGUL Community Education Award (2009)

Dr Bizrah’s professional contributions have been recognised beyond academia, with their work featured internationally across media platforms such as CNN, ITV and CBS News.

Memberships & Associations

• Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth), UK
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), USA
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC), Canada
• Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO), Europe
• Fellow of the World College of Refractive Surgery (FWCRS)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK
• Certificate in Laser & Refractive Surgery (CertLRS), Royal College of Ophthalmologists, UK

Beyond their clinical and research commitments, Dr Bizrah is deeply involved in medical education, having co-founded the London Eye Course – the largest ophthalmology revision course in Europe and North America – as well as the London Laser and Refractive Surgery Course. Their humanitarian work includes raising over £100,000 for UK-based charities, reflecting a strong dedication to community service alongside surgical excellence.