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Mr Tariq Ayoub, FRCOphth, FRCS(Glasg), FEBO, Cert LRS

Cataract & Refractive Surgery Cornea & External Disease Ophthalmology
Speaks
English

London, England W1G 8GQ, United Kingdom

Verified profile October 2, 2026 Last updated
Mr Tariq Ayoub, FRCOphth, FRCS(Glasg), FEBO, Cert LRS, Cataract & Refractive Surgery, London, England
Cataract & Refractive Surgery
LicensedGMC 6161937

Overview

Mr Tariq Ayoub is a consultant ophthalmologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, where he leads eye A&E at the Western Eye Hospital and performs high-volume cataract surgery in the Imperial cataract hub at Charing Cross Hospital. He is the founder and director of Oculase, The Eye Clinic.

He trained in medicine at St George’s, University of London and in ophthalmology through the London School of Ophthalmology at Moorfields Eye Hospital and the Royal Free Hospital, and was a locum consultant at Moorfields before his Imperial appointment. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow and the European Board of Ophthalmology, and holds the Royal College certificate in laser refractive surgery.

Mr Ayoub treats cataracts and offers vision correction including LASIK, PRK, implantable collamer lenses (ICL) and refractive lens exchange, along with keratoconus cross-linking and eyelid surgery.

Languages
English
Gender
Male
Video visits
In person only

Expertise

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Refractive cataract surgery
  • Premium and toric lens implants
  • Laser vision correction
  • Astigmatism correction

Conditions Treated

  • Cataracts
  • Astigmatism
  • Nearsightedness and farsightedness
  • Presbyopia
  • Posterior capsule opacification
  • Dislocated intraocular lens

Procedures Performed

  • Cataract surgery (phacoemulsification)
  • Toric, multifocal and extended depth of focus lens implants
  • Laser-assisted cataract surgery
  • LASIK
  • PRK
  • Refractive lens exchange
  • YAG laser capsulotomy
  • Intraocular lens exchange

Credentials

  • Medical license

    GMC 6161937

    Issued by General Medical Council (GMC), United Kingdom

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Education & Training

  1. Other Degree

    University College London

    BSc

  2. Medical School2007

    St George's, University of London

    MBBS

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

Oculase, The Eye Clinic

London, England W1G 8GQ
United Kingdom
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Western Eye Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

    Medical staff, London, England

  • Charing Cross Hospital

    Medical staff, London, England

Questions Patients Ask

How do I book an appointment with Mr Tariq Ayoub?

Contact Oculase, The Eye 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 Tariq Ayoub?

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 Tariq Ayoub specialize in?

Mr Tariq Ayoub practices Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Cornea & External Disease and Ophthalmology. Focus areas include Refractive cataract surgery, Premium and toric lens implants, Laser vision correction and Astigmatism correction.

Where does Mr Tariq Ayoub practice?

Mr Tariq Ayoub sees patients at Oculase, The Eye Clinic, London, England W1G 8GQ, United Kingdom.

Is Mr Tariq Ayoub accepting new patients?

Mr Tariq Ayoub is seeing existing patients only right now.

What languages does Mr Tariq Ayoub speak?

Mr Tariq Ayoub speaks English.

Which hospitals is Mr Tariq Ayoub affiliated with?

Mr Tariq Ayoub is affiliated with Western Eye Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Charing Cross Hospital.

Where did Mr Tariq Ayoub train?

Mr Tariq Ayoub studied medicine at St George's, University of London.

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. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
  2. Bupa Finder
  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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