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Professor Pearse Keane, FRCOphth

Speaks
English

162 City Road, London, England EC1V 2PD, United Kingdom

020 7253 3411 Verified profile Last updated
Professor Pearse Keane, FRCOphth, Medical Retina & Macular Degeneration, London, England
Medical Retina & Macular Degeneration

Overview

Professor Pearse Keane is a consultant ophthalmologist in medical retina at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Professor of Artificial Medical Intelligence at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.

He initiated the collaboration between Moorfields and DeepMind that produced an artificial intelligence system able to read retinal OCT scans and recommend referral for more than 50 eye diseases, published in Nature Medicine in 2018. His group later developed RETFound, a foundation model trained on large numbers of retinal images, published in Nature in 2023, and his work explores how eye scans can reveal wider health conditions.

In clinic Professor Keane treats macular degeneration and other retinal diseases.

Languages
English
Gender
Male
Video visits
In person only

Expertise

Focus Areas

  • Artificial intelligence in ophthalmology
  • Retinal imaging (OCT)
  • Age-related macular degeneration
  • Diabetic macular edema
  • Uveitis
  • Retina clinical trials

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

Moorfields Eye Hospital

162 City Road
London, England EC1V 2PD
United Kingdom
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Medical staff, London, England

  • UCL Institute of Ophthalmology

    Teaching faculty, London, England

Questions Patients Ask

How do I book an appointment with Professor Pearse Keane?

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 Pearse Keane?

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 Pearse Keane specialize in?

Professor Pearse Keane practices Medical Retina & Macular Degeneration and Ophthalmology. Focus areas include Artificial intelligence in ophthalmology, Retinal imaging (OCT), Age-related macular degeneration, Diabetic macular edema, Uveitis and 1 more.

Where does Professor Pearse Keane practice?

Professor Pearse Keane sees patients at Moorfields Eye Hospital, 162 City Road, London, England EC1V 2PD, United Kingdom.

Is Professor Pearse Keane accepting new patients?

Professor Pearse Keane is seeing existing patients only right now.

What languages does Professor Pearse Keane speak?

Professor Pearse Keane speaks English.

Which hospitals is Professor Pearse Keane affiliated with?

Professor Pearse Keane is affiliated with Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.

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