Consultant Ophthalmologist • Glaucoma Specialist • Complex Cataract & Laser Surgeon

Consultant Ophthalmologist in Colchester

Mr Mahmoud Radwan — Glaucoma specialist • Complex cataract & laser surgeon

Colchester, Essex 25+ years experience Excellent patient reviews

About

Mr Mahmoud Radwan MB ChB (Hons), FRCOphth, FEBO Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon Mr Mahmoud Radwan is a UK-trained Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with over 25 years of experience in ophthalmology.

He specialises in cataract surgery, vision correction, and glaucoma management, with particular expertise in advanced cataract surgery and premium intraocular lenses. Mr Radwan is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth) and the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO). He works as a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon within the NHS at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust and also provides private cataract and vision correction surgery, offering modern lens options including toric, enhanced monofocal, extended depth of focus (EDOF), and multifocal intraocular lenses.

Cataract surgery Premium intraocular lens replacement MIGS Refractive lens exchange Glaucoma management Laser procedures

Mr Mahmoud Radwan

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Glaucoma and Laser specialist • Cataract and lens replacement surgeon

Areas of expertise

A focused practice with modern techniques and patient-centred care.

All services

Cataract surgery

Cataract removal with implantation of modern intraocular lenses, including premium lens options designed to correct vision and reduce dependence on glasses. In selected cases, femtosecond laser–assisted cataract surgery may be used to enhance precision during the procedure.

Vision Correction & Lens Replacement Surgery

Vision correction procedures such as refractive lens exchange (lens replacement surgery) can reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. The natural lens of the eye is replaced with an advanced intraocular lens to correct refractive errors including long-sightedness, short-sightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia.

A range of modern lens options — including toric, extended depth of focus (EDOF), and multifocal lenses — allows treatment to be tailored to each patient’s lifestyle and visual needs.

Glaucoma management

Diagnosis and modern surgical options including a wide range of minimally invasive devices (MIGS).

Laser procedures

A range of advanced laser treatments is available for the management of several eye conditions, using state-of-the-art technology to provide precise and minimally invasive care. These include laser treatments for glaucoma such as Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation, and laser peripheral iridotomy. In addition, YAG laser capsulotomy can be performed to treat posterior capsule opacification following cataract surgery.

For selected patients undergoing cataract surgery, femtosecond laser–assisted cataract surgery may also be offered to enhance precision during key steps of the procedure. Each treatment is recommended following a detailed assessment and is tailored to the patient’s individual condition and stage of disease.

Consultation

During your consultation, we take time to listen carefully to your concerns, visual needs, and lifestyle expectations. Using advanced diagnostic technologies, we perform a detailed assessment and explain the available management and treatment options in a clear and transparent way.

Our approach is patient-centred and personalised, giving patients the opportunity to actively participate in decisions about their treatment plan.

Care is carefully tailored to each individual and the stage of their condition, ensuring the most appropriate and effective treatment pathway.

Academic & publications

Mr Radwan has been actively involved in clinical research and academic presentations in the fields of cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery and oculoplastic oncology. His work has been published in international peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals and presented at major European and international ophthalmology meetings.

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Small margin (≤2 mm) excision of periocular basal cell carcinoma in a one-stop clinic: long-term outcomes with a minimum 11-year follow-up. Eye (London), 2020.

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Multicentre interventional case series of 259 ab-interno XEN gel implants for glaucoma, with and without combined cataract surgery. Eye (London), 2018.

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Hyperviscosity syndrome: Waldenström’s macroglobulinaemia presenting as bilateral central retinal vein occlusion. Retina, 2018.

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Short- to medium-term risks of intracameral phenylephrine during cataract surgery. Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology, 2012.

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An ethical dilemma in ophthalmology: understanding the patient’s agenda. Foundation Years Journal.

Selected Scientific Presentations

Mr Radwan has presented research at several national and international ophthalmology congresses including the European Society of Ophthalmology (ESO), European Glaucoma Society (EGS), and World Glaucoma Congress.

Awards & honours

Scottish ophthalmological club Prize Sterling 2016

Professional memberships

Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth)
Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
Member of the European Glaucoma Society
Member of the European Society of Ophthalmology
Member of the Egyptian Ophthalmological Society
Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) – Specialist Register for Ophthalmology