About
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About Esmaeil Arbabi
Dr. Esmaeil Arbabi is a Consultant Ophthalmologist who has dedicated his life in helping people of all ages to see better and enjoy the natural vision. He specialises in cataract, corneal transplant and all type of vision correction surgery including LASIK and SMILE.
Before joining Moorfields Eye Hospital, he was working as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at The Royal Liverpool University Hospital in the UK where he was appointed as Lead for Laser and Refractive Services. He was an integral part of setting up a new private clinic (St Pauls Laser Vision) within the NHS hospital so non NHS procedures and non NHS patients can have access to high quality care.
Dr Arbabi is a fully accredited and certified refractive surgeon (vision correction specialist) with multiple qualification/certifications from prestigious universities and regulatory bodies in this field. His expertise in refractive surgery covers all areas, including laser vision correction, ICL implants, and refractive lens exchange as well as premium cataract surgery.
He is a highly experienced consultant and one of the very few surgeons in the UK to perform high volume cataract surgery of 25 cases or more on a routine daily list. His expertise in corneal surgeries span from all types of corneal transplants including DMEK, DSAEK, PDEK, DALK, PKP to complex ocular surface reconstruction and Keratoprosthesis.
Passionate about research, Dr Arbabi has helped with various studies and clinical trials. He has published many papers in highly reputable peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Refractive Surgery and the British Medical Journal. He frequently presents his work in national and international conferences. He is an examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmologist (FEBO exam) and also an examiner at the University of Leeds and the University of Liverpool. Esmaeil delights in helping patients achieve fantastic vision and, through highly individualised care, takes pride in making the entire experience as enjoyable as possible for the patient.
Why Dr Arbabi?
Dr. Arbabi has performed over 5,000 ophthalmic surgical procedures.
Be 100% confident you are in expert and trusted hands: Why should I choose Dr Arbabi?
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Wealth of experience
Dr. Arbabi has worked in World class private and National Health Service hospitals while in the United kingdom.He has a wealth of experience and expertise in many different types of eye surgeries including complex operations such as corneal transplants. His skill and hard work have made him one of most efficient surgeons. While in the UK he performed 25 cataract surgeries in a routine day for the NHS.
Fully accredited
He is a fully accredited and certified refractive surgeon (vision correction specialist) with multiple qualifications and certifications from prestigious universities and regulatory bodies in this field.
Range of treatments
He offers a full range of vison correction treatments including LASIK, SMILE, premium laser cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, and ICL implants ensuring full impartiality so he can truly offer a personalised and tailored treatment that best suits your eyes and your lifestyle.
Advance technologies
Understanding no two eyes are the same and the need for perfect precision in every eye, Dr. Arbabi has ensured access to advance technologies. He uses advanced Femtosecond and excimer lasers as well as very advanced diagnostic machines including the Pentacam and Sirius tomography and topography.
Research and Innovation
Dr Arbabi has designed and lead various studies and research projects. His hard work with his colleagues lead to development of a unique surgical instrument (DMEK Tzamalis punch) to make corneal transplantation easier for surgeon.
Experts that you can trust
You are always at the heart of everything Dr. Arbabi does. He will listen to you and address all your questions and concerns honestly and fully. He will take the time to explain the risks and benefits of different treatments including glasses and contact lenses so that you have a full picture and are in a good position to make an informed decision. He is committed to giving you a compassionate and caring treatment that helps you to lead a happier and more fulfilled life through a carefully crafted tailored package of care that best suits your eyes and your lifestyle.
Expertise
- Laser eye surgery including latest generation SMILE
- Premium cataract surgery (manual and femtosecond laser assisted cataract suregry)
- Refractive lens replacement
- Corneal transplant
- Management of keratoconus
Qualifications
- MBChB (University of Leeds)
- CERt LRS -- Certificate in Laser Refractive Surgery, from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- MSc in Cataract and Refractive Surgery from Ulster University
- FEBO-CR - Diploma in cataract and refractive surgery from European Board of Ophthalmology and European Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Post graduate Diploma from Ulster university in association with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- FRCOphth - Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- CCT – Certificate of completion of training in Ophthalmology from General Medical council
Affiliation and membership
- The Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- European Board of ophthalmology
- UK Cross-linking Consortium
- The GMC Specialist Register in Ophthalmology
- Expert, Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)
- Eye-Law Chambers, Expert Medicolegal Services
How do I compare to other providers?
Offered by Me
Description
Offered by Other Providers
Qualifications and training in field of vision correction surgery
Subspecialty training in Cornea and vision correction surgery
Sometimes
Qualification from Royal college of ophthalmologist (Cert-LRS)
Sometimes
Qualification from European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons) (ESCRS)
By 2019 there were only 2 other surgeons in the UK with this
Master’s degree in field of cataract and refractive surgery
Very rare (less than 1%)
Held consultant post in a major university hospital in the UK
Dr Arbabi was Consult Ophthalmologist and the Lead for Refractive Services at The Royal Liverpool University Hospital which is one of the UK’s largest tertiary referral centre.
Rare
Laser technology
Femto-LASIK
This is the most popular vision correction surgery World-wide with very fast visual recovery. We use the advanced Femtosecond laser to create the flap unlike some other centres that use traditional microkeratome blade.
‘no touch’ TransPRK
This is an advanced modification of the traditional PRK/LASEK. Here the eye is not touched with any instrument. The laser removes the epithelium without suction, flap, blade or alcohol.
Sometimes
LASEK/PRK
Still a very effective and safe treatment but due to pain and slow recovery Dr Arbabi only uses this if you are not good candidate for other lasers.
Full range of vision correction surgeries
Refractive lens exchange
Sometimes
Premium cataract surgery
Sometimes
ICL implants
Rarely
Sight-Saving surgeries
Corneal Transplant and complex ocular surface reconstruction
Dr Arbabi offers all types of corneal surgeries including complex corneal transplant as well as synthetic corneal transplant (Boston keratoprosthesis)
Rarely offered
Topography guided Sequential Customized Therapeutic Keratectomy
Sophisticated laser treatment for patients with poor vision due to irregular corneal surfaces. This is an alternative to corneal transplant in suitable patients.
Rarely offered
Corneal cross-linking
Sometimes
Corneal rings implants: Kerarings, INTACS and Ferrara rings
Rarely offered
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