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Mr Aruna Dharmasena, MBBS, MRCSEd, FRCOphth

Oculoplastic, Orbital & Lacrimal Surgery Ophthalmology
Speaks
English

Oxford Road, Manchester, England M13 9WL, United Kingdom

Verified profile October 2, 2026 Last updated
Mr Aruna Dharmasena, MBBS, MRCSEd, FRCOphth, Oculoplastic, Orbital & Lacrimal Surgery, Manchester, England
Oculoplastic, Orbital & Lacrimal Surgery
Board certifiedMRCSEd
LicensedGMC 6061741

Overview

Mr Aruna Dharmasena has been a consultant adult and paediatric oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital surgeon at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital since 2015, and is an honorary consultant at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester.

He completed fellowships in orbital, lacrimal and oculoplastic surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, and has been on the GMC Specialist Register since 2013.

He treats adults and children with droopy eyelids, eyelid malposition, eyelid cancers, watery eyes and tear duct blockage, orbital infections and orbital tumours, and performs cosmetic and functional blepharoplasty.

Languages
English
Gender
Male
Video visits
In person only

Expertise

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Eyelid surgery
  • Tear duct (lacrimal) surgery
  • Orbital disease
  • Eyelid and orbital tumours

Conditions Treated

  • Droopy eyelids (ptosis)
  • Excess eyelid skin (dermatochalasis)
  • Watery eyes and blocked tear ducts
  • Eyelid turning in or out (entropion and ectropion)
  • Eyelid lumps and skin cancers
  • Thyroid eye disease
  • Orbital tumours and inflammation

Procedures Performed

  • Ptosis repair
  • Upper and lower blepharoplasty
  • Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
  • Entropion and ectropion repair
  • Eyelid lesion removal and reconstruction
  • Orbital surgery and biopsy
  • Orbital decompression

Credentials

  • Board certification2007

    MRCSEd

    Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

  • Board certification2013

    FRCOphth

    Royal College of Ophthalmologists

  • Medical license

    GMC 6061741

    Issued by General Medical Council (GMC), United Kingdom

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Education & Training

  1. Fellowship

    Moorfields Eye Hospital

    Orbital, lacrimal and oculoplastic (adnexal) surgery

  2. Fellowship

    Manchester Royal Eye Hospital

    Oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital surgery

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

Manchester Royal Eye Hospital

Oxford Road
Manchester, England M13 9WL
United Kingdom
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Manchester Royal Eye Hospital

    Medical staff, Manchester, England

  • The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

    Affiliated hospital, Manchester, England

Questions Patients Ask

How do I book an appointment with Mr Aruna Dharmasena?

Contact Manchester Royal Eye Hospital 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 Mr Aruna Dharmasena?

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 Mr Aruna Dharmasena specialize in?

Mr Aruna Dharmasena practices Oculoplastic, Orbital & Lacrimal Surgery and Ophthalmology. Focus areas include Eyelid surgery, Tear duct (lacrimal) surgery, Orbital disease and Eyelid and orbital tumours.

Where does Mr Aruna Dharmasena practice?

Mr Aruna Dharmasena sees patients at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, England M13 9WL, United Kingdom.

Is Mr Aruna Dharmasena accepting new patients?

Mr Aruna Dharmasena is seeing existing patients only right now.

What languages does Mr Aruna Dharmasena speak?

Mr Aruna Dharmasena speaks English.

Which hospitals is Mr Aruna Dharmasena affiliated with?

Mr Aruna Dharmasena is affiliated with Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

About This Profile

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  • Last updated

Sources

  1. Face and Eye Clinic profile
  2. Top Doctors profile
  3. GMC medical register

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