Mr. Waseem Aziz

MB ChB FRCS

An experienced Ophthalmic Surgeon, Mr. Aziz has performed more than 30,000 laser 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 and has gained vast experience in a wide range of specialities. He is an active member of various affiliated bodies and societies. Twice every year, Mr. Aziz 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. Aziz began his medical career as a Senior House Officer in the Accident and Emergency department at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in 1993 after graduating from Aberdeen University and completing his postgraduate qualifications. He progressed to a position within the Blackburn Royal Infirmary as a Senior House Officer where he began to work in all aspects of eye care and general eye surgery. As well as extensive operative experience, he gained vast clinical experience and a keen understanding of each patient's requirements and expectations. He became an Honorary Research Fellow at Manchester Royal Infirmary and at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital in the Department of Ophthalmology.

Mr. Aziz has made presentations in different countries about laser surgery and regularly attends conferences relating to the field of refractive surgery allowing him to stay abreast of all developments in the advancing field of ophthalmology. He is actively involved in undertaking research projects relating to laser refractive surgery and is a regular lecturer on the teaching circuit.