Mr. Alex George

FRCOphth FRCS MS, DOMS, DNB

Mr. George is an experienced Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in laser eye surgery and has performed more than 13,000 procedures including LASIK and LASEK. He is registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and is a fully trained Ophthalmologist who has undergone additional specialist training in refractive surgery.

He is an Ophthalmic Surgeon for Optical Express who has gained vast experience in a wide range of specialities and is an active member of various affiliated bodies and societies such as the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the British Medical Association. Twice every year, Mr. George attends International Medical Advisory Board (IMAB) Conferences and is annually assessed by this board. The panel consists of several of the world's most eminent Refractive Surgeons including Mr. Steve Schallhorn, former Head of Ophthalmology for the US Navy, Professor Jan Venter, a world leading Ophthalmic Surgeon, and Mr. Jeffery Machat, co-founder of TLC Vision, one of the largest laser vision correction providers in the world.

Mr. George began his distinguished career when he obtained his medical degree in 1975 from Aligarh University in India and was certified in Ophthalmology in 1984 from Bombay University in India after obtaining his Masters and Diploma qualifications. In 1985, he obtained further qualifications from the National Board of Examinations in Ophthalmology from New Delhi, India and went on to acquire the FRCS (Ed) qualification and the FRCOphth in 1989 and 1990, respectively. He completed his refractive surgery training from 1994 to 1995 as a Fellow at the Centre for Sight at Georgetown University in Washington DC and was also involved in the investigational Phase 3 FDA trials of PTK and PRK. Mr. George is certified on the VISX S3 and S4IR laser platforms as well as the Moria M2 Microkeratomes.

In addition to his vast experience carrying out laser vision correction procedures, Mr. George is also highly experienced in intraocular surgery and corneal procedures to treat refractive errors such as limbal relaxing incisions, compression suturing, arcuate keratotomy, clear lens and cataract extraction surgery and Phakic IOL surgery.

Mr. George has many years of experience at the level of a Consultant Ophthalmologist in several countries including the UK and many of his patients have been colleagues, fellow Doctors, Solicitors and fellow professionals. He has been a supervisor of Ophthalmic Trainees for the National Board of Examinations in India and has also been involved in training Optometrists delivering CET lectures all over the UK. Throughout his career, he has furthered his primary interest in the anterior segment diseases of the eye and refractive surgery and has been involved in corneal transplantation work and trauma repair.

Mr. George has delivered lectures, written papers and conducts regular audits of the results of his activities, surgeries and patient satisfaction surveys, highlighting his commitment to his field and his dedication to outstanding clinical outcomes.

Professional Memberships

General Medical Council (GMC) - Member
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCO) - Member
The British Medical Association (BMA) - Member
Indian Medical Association (IMA) - Member
British Society of Refractive Surgeons (BSRS) - Member
European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS) - Member
United Kingdom and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (UKISCRS) - Member
The All India Ophthalmic Society - Member