Not accepting new patients
Professor Sobha Sivaprasad, FRCOphth
- Speaks
- English
Overview
Professor Sobha Sivaprasad is a consultant ophthalmologist in medical retina at Moorfields Eye Hospital and a professor of retinal clinical research at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, and she leads clinical research at the NIHR Moorfields Clinical Research Facility.
She is one of the most active clinical trialists in diabetic eye disease. She led the CLARITY trial, which showed that anti-VEGF injections can match or beat traditional laser for proliferative diabetic retinopathy, and her research also covers diabetic macular oedema, macular degeneration and how people from different ethnic backgrounds are affected by retinal disease.
Patients see Professor Sivaprasad for diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular oedema, macular degeneration and retinal vein occlusion, and many join clinical trials.
- Languages
- English
- Gender
- Female
- Video visits
- In person only
- Phone
- 020 7253 3411
Expertise
Specialties
Focus Areas
Conditions Treated
- Wet and dry age-related macular degeneration
- Diabetic macular edema
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Retinal vein occlusion
- Viral retinitis
- Retinal detachment
Procedures Performed
- Intravitreal anti-VEGF injections
- Intravitreal steroid implants
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
- Retinal imaging and angiography
- Vitreoretinal surgery
- Clinical trial therapies
Insurance & Fees
Self-pay patients are welcome.
If you have private medical insurance (for example Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva or Vitality), check your cover with your insurer and the practice before booking. Self-pay appointments are usually available. NHS appointments normally need a referral from your GP or optometrist.
Insurance networks change. Confirm coverage with your insurance company before your visit.
Location
Hospital Affiliations
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Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Medical staff, London, England
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UCL Institute of Ophthalmology
Teaching faculty, London, England
Questions Patients Ask
How do I book an appointment with Professor Sobha Sivaprasad?
Call Moorfields Eye Hospital on 020 7253 3411 to book a private appointment. For an NHS appointment, ask your GP or optometrist for a referral.
What should I bring to my first appointment with Professor Sobha Sivaprasad?
Bring photo ID, your insurance details or authorisation code if you are insured, a list of your medicines and eye drops, your glasses or contact lenses, and any referral letter or previous eye test results. Your pupils may be dilated, so do not plan to drive straight afterwards.
What does Professor Sobha Sivaprasad specialize in?
Professor Sobha Sivaprasad practices Medical Retina & Macular Degeneration and Ophthalmology. Focus areas include Age-related macular degeneration, Diabetic macular edema, Uveitis and Retina clinical trials.
Where does Professor Sobha Sivaprasad practice?
Professor Sobha Sivaprasad sees patients at Moorfields Eye Hospital, 162 City Road, London, England EC1V 2PD, United Kingdom.
Is Professor Sobha Sivaprasad accepting new patients?
Professor Sobha Sivaprasad is seeing existing patients only right now.
What languages does Professor Sobha Sivaprasad speak?
Professor Sobha Sivaprasad speaks English.
Which hospitals is Professor Sobha Sivaprasad affiliated with?
Professor Sobha Sivaprasad is affiliated with Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.
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