Professor Anthony Khawaja
Locations I work from
Insurers I work with
- Aviva
- AXA PPP
- Bupa
- Vitality
- Western Provident Association (WPA)
Age ranges treated
- Adults (age 16 and above)
About Professor Anthony Khawaja
| Professor Anthony Khawaja is a world-renowned consultant ophthalmic surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital and professor at UCL, specialising in glaucoma and cataract care. Internationally recognised for his research in genetics, lifestyle factors, laser treatments and modern surgical approaches, he provides highly personalised care for his patients. Professor Khawaja offers advanced treatment options including SLT, PreserFlo MicroShunt and Hydrus implants and helps guide patients towards which option is best for them. Voted among the top 10 glaucoma specialists globally, he combines cutting-edge science with compassionate care. |
Qualifications / Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (Foulds Trophy 2013, Chair of Informatics & Audit Sub-committee)
- Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Achievement Award 2011, Senior Achievement Award 2018, Secretariat Award 2010 & 2020)
- Member of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- President-elect of the European Eye Epidemiology Consortium
- Member of the European Glaucoma Society (Next Generation Partnership Co-chair)
- Director of the European Society of Ophthalmology Leadership Development Programme
- Member of the Glaucoma Research Society (limited to 100 members globally)
- Member of the UK and Eire Glaucoma Society
Current NHS / University Post
- Honorary Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Glaucoma Service Training Director (2017-2020)
- Professor, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology
- Honorary Senior Visiting Fellow, University of Cambridge
- Honorary Clinical Lecturer, King's College London
Medical training
- University of Cambridge - MA(Cantab)
- University College London - MB BS
- University of Cambridge - Masters in Epidemiology (Nick Day Prize)
- University of Cambridge - PhD in Epidemiology
- Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - SHO and Registrar training
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Glaucoma Fellowship
- Harvard Medical School - Berkeley Fellowship
Research interest / experience
- Genetic basis of glaucoma (lead author for landmark 2018 study published in Nature Genetics)
- Predicting glaucoma risk on the basis of genetics
- Lifestyle and other modifiable factors associated with glaucoma
- Real-world outcomes of glaucoma treatments and procedures
- UK Research & Innovation Future Leaders Fellow
- Voted in The Ophthalmologist's top 100 most influential thought leaders in ophthalmology globally
- Moorfields Research Medal, 2016
- UCL Institute of Ophthalmology Research Excellence Award, 2018
Languages spoken
- English
Professor Anthony Khawaja
Practice manager: Alison Palmer-Anscomb
Last updated
2nd December 2025