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Mr Kieren Darcy, BM, MRCS, FRCOphth, Cert LRS, MBA

Cataract & Refractive Surgery Cornea & External Disease Ophthalmology
Speaks
English

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Verified profile October 2, 2026 Last updated
Mr Kieren Darcy, BM, MRCS, FRCOphth, Cert LRS, MBA, Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Bristol, England
Cataract & Refractive Surgery
LicensedGMC 6100342

Overview

Mr Kieren Darcy is a consultant eye surgeon specialising in corneal, cataract and refractive surgery. He has served as Head of Corneal and Refractive Surgery at Bristol Eye Hospital and is the founder and medical director of Vision Care Clinic in Bristol.

He began his career in general surgery and is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He completed two subspecialty fellowships in cornea and refractive surgery, at Bristol Eye Hospital and at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne, and holds the Royal College certificate in laser refractive surgery. He has sat on the Royal College of Ophthalmologists refractive surgery working group that set standards for refractive surgeons in the UK, and has run a cornea and refractive fellowship programme in Bristol.

Mr Darcy offers laser eye surgery including LASIK and lenticule extraction, refractive lens exchange, implantable contact lenses, keratoconus treatment, corneal grafts and cataract surgery.

Languages
English
Gender
Male
Video visits
In person only

Expertise

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Corneal transplantation
  • Keratoconus care
  • Complex cataract surgery
  • Ocular surface disease

Conditions Treated

  • Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy
  • Keratoconus
  • Corneal scars and corneal edema
  • Infectious keratitis
  • Pterygium
  • Dry eye disease
  • Ocular surface disease

Procedures Performed

  • DMEK endothelial keratoplasty
  • DSAEK endothelial keratoplasty
  • Full thickness corneal transplant (penetrating keratoplasty)
  • Corneal cross-linking
  • Pterygium removal with tissue graft
  • Cataract surgery
  • Superficial keratectomy

Credentials

  • Medical license

    GMC 6100342

    Issued by General Medical Council (GMC), United Kingdom

Professional Memberships

  • Cornea Society
  • European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
  • International Society of Refractive Surgery
  • Refractive Surgery Alliance Society

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Education & Training

  1. Fellowship

    Bristol Eye Hospital

    Cornea, cataract and refractive surgery

  2. Fellowship

    Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne

    Cornea, cataract and refractive 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

Vision Care Clinic

Bristol, England
United Kingdom
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Bristol Eye Hospital

    Medical staff, Bristol, England

Questions Patients Ask

How do I book an appointment with Mr Kieren Darcy?

Contact Vision Care Clinic 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 Kieren Darcy?

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 Kieren Darcy specialize in?

Mr Kieren Darcy practices Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Cornea & External Disease and Ophthalmology. Focus areas include Corneal transplantation, Keratoconus care, Complex cataract surgery and Ocular surface disease.

Where does Mr Kieren Darcy practice?

Mr Kieren Darcy sees patients at Vision Care Clinic, Bristol, England, United Kingdom.

Is Mr Kieren Darcy accepting new patients?

Mr Kieren Darcy is seeing existing patients only right now.

What languages does Mr Kieren Darcy speak?

Mr Kieren Darcy speaks English.

Which hospitals is Mr Kieren Darcy affiliated with?

Mr Kieren Darcy is affiliated with Bristol Eye Hospital.

About This Profile

  • Verified profile

    Verified profile. Details checked against GMC number, NHS or hospital consultant profile, and private practice listings on October 2, 2026.

  • Last updated

Sources

  1. Nuffield Health consultant profile
  2. Vision Care Clinic
  3. GMC medical register

This profile is for general information. It is not medical advice. Confirm details such as insurance and office hours directly with the practice.

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